11.1.24

Sapiens: A Brief Book Review

Just read a great book well worth buying. “Sapiens” provides a new, groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution that explores the ways in which biology, technology, and history have defined us, civilization, and our understanding of what it means to be “human.” See Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Excellent chapters on the evolution and importance of Money, Capitalism, Religion, and Imperialism - culminating in the end of Homo Sapiens and alternative futures. The key question he raises, “What do we want to become.” See related Summerton Blog on “Redefining Our Purpose as Civilization Keeps Evolving.”

 


 

21.10.23

Time to Keep a Closer Eye on Biocomputers and Quantum Computing

Over a decade ago, I wrote several blogs providing a management overview on emerging Biocomputer and Quantum Computing technologies. At that time, these new computers were just emerging from the theoretical stage and initial prototypes were finally under development and being tested.

Today, we have moved on into the production and distribution of the 1st generation of these new systems and their preliminary use in a growing number of industries, e.g. military, medicine, financial management, manufacturing, logistics, artificial intelligence (AI), research and more.

According to Wired Magazine, Quantum Computing is about chasing perhaps the biggest performance boost in the history of technology. The following is a very brief, high level management overview on the status of these new systems. Let’s start with a simple definition of Quantum Computers:

Quantum computers harness the unique behavior of quantum physics—such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum interference—and apply it to computing.

Whoa! What does that mean? To get started, you ought to check out the following links:

Quantum computing has passed through a hype cycle to emerge on the other end of the startup life cycle. While quantum computing remains on the cusp of commercialization, early adoption and exploration by numerous companies is now well underway. To learn more about the growing potential of quantum computing, major risks and solutions, and the top quantum computer manufacturers, check out the following articles:

Bottom line, it’s time to start paying closer attention and preparing for how quantum computing will impact your life. By 2050, quantum computers will have dramatically changed America and the world.



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3.9.23

Local Clarendon County HS Football Teams: 2023 Season Schedules and Scores

 

The local  Clarendon County High School 2023 Football Season is wrapping up. The 2023 Football Season in South Carolina has largely returned to normalcy after several years disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The following are links to the 2023 Football Schedule, Final Record, Roster, and Stats for Summerton and other local high schools across Clarendon County, SC. Click on the links below.


Thanks to everyone as this football season comes to an end. Thank you to all the players, coaches, parents, fans... that made this happen. It was an interesting season, Continue to Be Safe.