Character Creation-Enhanced Eye Rig By Anthony on March 22, 2025 Videotutorials Anthony's creation series continues with more rigging tips and this time we are taking a closer look at the eyes.In this first part, we cover how you can fairly easily add more eye control to the base Rigify metarig and what to watch out for that could mess it up a little.In case you missed it, this somewhat builds on the previous video that covered some of the initial theory and steps to improve the default Rigify face rig.

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AGE360 Street View | Gustav LiliequistThe traditional paradigm of housing as a static shelter is undergoing a radical transformation. AGE360, a residential tower in Curitiba, Brazil, designed by Triptyque in collaboration with Architects Office, proposes an alternative model that integrates wellness, physical activity, and communal living into the very fabric of residential architecture.AGE360 Apartment Building Technical InformationArchitects1-7: Triptyque + Architects OfficeLocation: Curitiba, BrazilClient/Developer: AG7 RealtyArea: 18.000 m2 | 194,000 Sq. Ft.Project Years: 2017 2024Photographs: Gustav LiliequistHousing is no longer just a shelter but becomes a framework that supports and questions the body, especially in an era marked by the acceleration of the worlds virtualization. Olivier Raffaelli, Co-founder of TriptyqueAGE360 Apartment Building PhotographsAerial View | Gustav LiliequistAerial View | Gustav LiliequistAerial View | Gustav LiliequistStreet View | Gustav LiliequistAerial View | Gustav LiliequistFacade Details | Gustav LiliequistFacade Details | Gustav LiliequistFacade Details | Gustav LiliequistFacade Details | Gustav LiliequistRedefining Housing: The Integration of Well-being and ArchitectureInspired by the typology of ancient gymnasiums, the project challenges the conventional notion of private living by merging individual residences with shared spaces for sports, meditation, and health-related activities. Rather than treating these amenities as secondary, AGE360 places them at the core of the architectural concept, embedding them within the spatial and structural logic of the tower itself.AGE360 is not merely a building with a gym; it is an architectural response to contemporary urban livingone that recognizes the body as central to the experience of space. The project raises an essential question for architects: How can residential design foster individual well-being and collective engagement without compromising spatial quality?AGE360 Spatial Innovation and Structural StrategyA key architectural move in AGE360 is its load-bearing faade, which liberates the interior from conventional structural constraints. By externalizing the primary load-bearing system, the design allows for total reversibility of internal layouts, ensuring adaptability for future needs. This openness fosters a more dynamic and flexible living environment, where spaces can evolve rather than being confined by rigid structural logic.The structural grid is intentionally disrupted to create shared wellness spacesvoids within the vertical composition that house exercise, relaxation, and social engagement areas. These interstitial spaces provide functional amenities and generate unexpected spatial experiences, breaking the monotony of stacked floors and offering moments of communal interaction.Visually, the lightweight, fully glazed faade enhances permeability, connecting residents with panoramic views of Curitiba. The buildings transparency blurs the boundary between interior and exterior, reinforcing a constant dialogue with the city. The project thus embraces both urban engagement and retreat, offering spaces of openness and introspection within a dense metropolitan fabric.Materiality and Environmental PerformanceMaterial selection in AGE360 follows a principle of raw simplicity, drawing from Brutalist influences while maintaining a contemporary sensibility. Guillaume Sibauds concept of thick faades plays a crucial role in mitigating solar exposure while providing inhabitable zones within the buildings envelope. This approach rethinks the faade as not a thin skin but a deep, functional layer capable of responding to environmental conditions.The structural expression of the tower prioritizes honesty in materiality, avoiding superfluous ornamentation in favor of an architecture that highlights light, sky, and spatial clarity. The restrained use of materials enhances the legibility of the buildings tectonic qualities, allowing its structural and spatial innovations to take center stage.Beyond formal and spatial concerns, AGE360 achieves high environmental performance, earning both Fitwel and Green Building Council certifications. These credentials underscore the integration of sustainability principles at multiple scales, from passive design strategies to broader urban considerations. Studio Carlos Fortess lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing the interiors atmospheric qualities, while Renata Tillis landscape design softens the boundary between architecture and nature, reinforcing the projects ecological ethos.Urban Context and the Future of High-rise LivingAt the urban scale, AGE360 establishes a dual relationship with its context. The tower engages with the city at the ground level through an open, accessible base, fostering interaction with the surrounding public realm. Simultaneously, the design reintroduces dense, native vegetation, creating an elevated natural refuge within the urban landscape. This gesture reflects an increasing architectural tendency to merge high-density living with biophilic principles, recognizing the necessity of integrating nature into contemporary urbanism.Perhaps most significantly, AGE360 challenges prevailing models of high-rise residential architecture by prioritizing psychosocial well-being as a fundamental design driver. It is the first residential project in Brazil to receive the title of Wellness Building, underscoring a commitment to mental and physical health at the architectural scale.From an urban design perspective, the towers slender and sculptural form redefines Curitibas skyline, not through excessive monumentality, but through a deliberate and measured response to environmental and social imperatives. This shift towards an architecture that is simultaneously contextual, adaptable, and socially engaged sets a compelling precedent for future high-riseAGE360 Apartment Building PlansLeisure Floor Plan | Triptyque + Architects OfficeGarden Apartment Floor Plan | Triptyque + Architects OfficeSection | Triptyque + Architects OfficeAGE360 Apartment Building Image GalleryAbout TriptyqueTriptyque is a French-Brazilian architecture and urbanism firm known for its innovative approach that blends naturalist and rationalist principles. Founded in 2000 in So Paulo and later expanded to Paris, the studio, led by Guillaume Sibaud and Olivier Raffalli, specializes in sustainable, high-density urban projects across residential, corporate, educational, and cultural sectors. Their work emphasizes material honesty, environmental integration, and spatial adaptability, earning them international recognition, including exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou and the Guggenheim Museum.Credits and Additional NotesInterior Design: Suite ArquiteturaLandscape Design: Renata Tilli PaisagismoLighting Design: Studio Carlos FortesHealth & Wellness Consultant: Lapinha SpaImages & Renderings: Triptyque, Gustav Liliequist, Manuel SSustainability Certifications: Fitwel, Green Building CouncilAwards: Rethinking the Future Award (2022)

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Human behavior arises from tension of active and passive states. It is an intricate mechanism that ... More is the cause and consequence of our choices, including those we refrain from.gettyWe live in a complex era, a surreal landscape where the tectonic plates of geopolitics and technology shift at dizzying speed. The United States, once a champion of human rights and constitutional values, now grapples with internal divisions and an erosion of these very principles. Freedom of research and academia, the cornerstones of progress, are challenged. Meanwhile, the Middle East is a crucible of enduring tensions, the Ukraine crisis continues to destabilize Europe, and the European Union itself faces a troubling swing to the right, fueled by resurgent nationalism. Transatlantic relations between the US and the EU are strained, marked by acute friction, while the US disengages from several UN agencies, signaling a retreat from global cooperation. And underpinning all of this is the relentless march of technology, most notably the explosion of artificial intelligence, which promises both utopian opportunities and dystopian pitfalls. Looking at this dystopian display a proactive position for the values we care about is important. Being a bystander is not an option.When every (in) action has online consequences the bystander effect, a phenomenon as old as humanity, takes on a disturbing new dimension.The Psychology Of Inaction In A Hybrid SettingThe bystander effect, first identified in social psychology, describes the diffusion of responsibility when individuals are part of a group. The larger the group, the less likely any individual is to intervene in a situation, assuming that someone else will act. This inherent human tendency, which already harms people and society in an analog setting, is exacerbated by the circumstances of today's world. The tragic case of Kitty Genovese in 1964 famously illustrated this concept, though the case details have been subject to later scrutiny and revision.Drenched by a 24/7 online tsunami of (mis)information, we feel like a tiny cog in a gigantic, black box with no discernible influence on the outcome. We are increasingly confronted with insurmountable global challenges, conflicts that defy easy solutions, and systemic injustices woven into society's fabric. This creates a sense of powerlessness. The feeling of being a victim, unable to change our own situation, let alone that of others, further reinforces our propensity to adopt a bystander stance, focusing on our own needs while ignoring the rest.Several factors contribute to this:Information Overload: The sheer volume of information, often conflicting and overwhelming, can lead to compassion fatigue or a sense of paralysis. We are bombarded with news from around the globe, witnessing suffering and injustice on a massive scale, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unable to process, much less act upon, what we see.Digital Distance: While technology connects us in unprecedented ways, it can also create a sense of distance from the realities of human suffering. We witness events on screens, often filtered and mediated, which can diminish our sense of empathy and moral urgency.Complexity and Uncertainty: The multifaceted nature of today's challenges, from geopolitical conflicts to climate change, can make identifying clear courses of action difficult. This complexity, coupled with uncertainty about the potential consequences of our actions, can lead to inaction.The Importance Of Agency In A Hybrid WorldAgency, the capacity to act intentionally, is fundamental to human well-being. Our actions shape our lives, contribute to our communities, and help us find meaning and purpose. However, the perceived ability (I can act) and the desire to take action (I want to act) are as important as the action itself. When we lack agency, we experience a diminished sense of self, leading to alienation, despair, and learned helplessness.In a hybrid world, where our online and offline lives are increasingly interwoven, the erosion of agency can manifest in insidious ways.Online Echo Chambers: Social media algorithms can create cognitive echo chambers, reinforcing our existing beliefs and limiting our exposure to diverse perspectives. Research by Cass Sunstein explores how online echo chambers and information cocoons reinforce existing biases and limit exposure to diverse viewpoints, potentially hindering critical thinking and civic engagement. This intellectual conformity and reluctance to challenge the status quo further diminish our individual agency.Illusion of Participation: Online activism, while valuable, can sometimes create the illusion of participation without leading to meaningful change. Liking a post can provide a temporary sense of agency, but it rarely translates into real-world impact, and subconsciously, we are aware of that. Malcolm Gladwell and others argue that it is a lazy way of action; a placebo for using agency that involves effort.Dataveillance and Manipulation: Most online services are conditioned by our acceptance that our data is used, which in turn equips the company offering that service to refine its ability to predict and influence our behavior in the future. The concept of surveillance capitalism examines how tech companies use personal data to predict and manipulate consumer behavior for profit. Beyond concerns about manipulation and control, this type of obliged acceptance erodes our sense of agency.All of this has been happening for the past two decades, but something has changed with the entry of generative AI.AI: A Double-Edged SwordAI presents us with a complex paradox. On the one hand, it can enhance human agency. AI-powered tools can:Democratize Information: AI can help us sift through vast amounts of data, identify reliable sources, and access information that might otherwise be inaccessible, empowering us to make more informed decisions.Facilitate Collective Action: Online AI-powered platforms can connect individuals with shared interests and facilitate collective action, enabling them to organize and mobilize for social change.Automate Mundane Tasks: By automating routine and repetitive tasks, AI can free up our time and cognitive resources, allowing us to focus on more meaningful and creative pursuits and increasing our sense of agency.However, AI also endangers human agency:Algorithmic Bias: AI systems are trained on data, and if that data reflects existing societal biases, the AI will perpetuate and even amplify those biases, leading to discriminatory outcomes and further marginalizing vulnerable groups.Job Displacement: The automation of jobs by AI could lead to widespread unemployment and economic inequality, leaving many people feeling powerless and without purpose.Loss of Human Skills: As we increasingly rely on AI to perform tasks, we risk losing the skills and knowledge associated with those tasks, making us more dependent on technology and less self-reliant.Practical Takeaways: The A-Frame For Reclaiming AgencyReclaiming the ability and volition to act is essential. Every human being matters when it comes to the trajectory of society. Particularly in a setting where the traditional parameters of analog power are shifting, we must cultivate a sense of acute agency, individually and collectively. The A-Frame, with its four interconnected principles, provides a practical framework to get started:Awareness: Cultivate a critical awareness of the forces shaping your life and the world around you. This includes understanding the geopolitical context, the influence of technology, and the psychological factors that contribute to the bystander effect.Appreciation: Value the unique capabilities of both human and artificial intelligence. Appreciate the power of technology to enhance our lives, but also recognize the irreplaceable role of human agency, empathy, and critical thinking in shaping a just and sustainable future.Acceptance: Embrace the reality of change and uncertainty. Accept that the world is complex and that there are no easy solutions. Focus on what you can control and take one practical action every day, in places where you can make a difference.Accountability: Take responsibility for your own actions and advocate for the values you believe in. Hold yourself and others accountable for upholding those ethical and moral principles that matter to you, and challenge those that trample them. Each of us, in our respective small corner, can model human dignity and defend it.By embracing these principles, we can resist the erosion of agency in a hybrid world and work towards a future where technology empowers us all to thrive.

In a nutshell: Aardvark Weather, an AI-based system, promises to significantly enhance weather forecasting by delivering predictions dozens of times faster while using thousands of times less computing power than current methods. This system has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, with support from the Alan Turing Institute, Microsoft Research, and the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts. The speed and efficiency of modern forecasting systems are vital, as traditional methods rely on powerful supercomputers and extensive teams of experts, often requiring several hours to produce forecasts.Recent innovations from tech giants such as Huawei, Google, and Microsoft have demonstrated that AI can significantly improve specific aspects of the forecasting process, including numerical solvers, which are crucial in weather forecasting as they simulate how atmospheric conditions evolve over time. These companies have achieved faster and more accurate predictions by integrating AI into these solvers.As one example, Google has been developing AI models for weather forecasting and is currently marketing two models to its enterprise cloud customers. Developed by Google DeepMind, the models use historical weather data to predict future conditions 10 to 15 days in advance.Aardvark represents a significant advancement by replacing traditional forecasting processes with a single, streamlined machine-learning model. Using a standard desktop computer, it can process data from various sources, including satellites and weather stations, to generate global and local forecasts in minutes."Aardvark reimagines current weather prediction methods, offering the potential to make weather forecasts faster, cheaper, more flexible, and more accurate than ever before," explained Professor Richard Turner from Cambridge's Department of Engineering, who led the research. "Aardvark is thousands of times faster than all previous weather forecasting methods." // Related StoriesDespite operating with only a fraction of the data used by existing systems, Aardvark surpasses the U.S. national GFS forecasting system in several key metrics and remains competitive with forecasts from the National Weather Service, which typically involve multiple models and expert analysis."These results are just the beginning of what Aardvark can achieve," noted first author Anna Allen from Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology. She said the end-to-end learning approach can be easily applied to other weather forecasting problems, such as hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes. It can also be used for broader Earth system forecasting, including air quality, ocean dynamics, and sea ice prediction.One of the most interesting aspects of Aardvark is its flexibility and simple design. Because it learns directly from data, it can be quickly adapted to produce bespoke forecasts for specific industries or locations, whether predicting temperatures to support African agriculture or wind conditions for European renewable energy firms. This contrasts sharply with traditional systems, which require years of work by large teams to customize.This capability has the potential to transform weather prediction in developing countries, where access to expertise and computational resources is limited. "By shifting weather prediction from supercomputers to desktop computers, we can democratize forecasting, making these powerful technologies available to developing nations and data-sparse regions around the world," said Dr. Scott Hosking from The Alan Turing Institute.Aardvark is expected to play a significant role in expanding the scope of weather forecasting. Turner mentioned that the model could eventually accurately predict eight-day forecasts, surpassing the capabilities of current models by three days. This advancement, along with Aardvark's adaptability and efficiency, positions it as a transformative force in meteorology.The next steps for Aardvark include developing a new team within the Alan Turing Institute that will explore deploying the technology in the global south and integrating it into broader environmental forecasting initiatives.

Is it possible to get a solid gaming desktop for less than $500? With the discounts from gaming PC deals, you sure can. Heres a great example: the Zhic 1 gaming PC is available from Walmart for only $489, following a $110 discount on its original price of $599. Its tagged on the platform as a best seller, which means theres a chance that stocks of the machine are already running low. If you dont want to miss out on this offer, youre going to have to complete your transaction for this gaming desktop as soon as you can.The Zhic 1 gaming PC is relatively affordable, so you shouldnt expect it to match up to the top-of-the-line models of the best gaming PCs. Its going to be more than enough to run the best PC games though, as its equipped with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor, AMD Radeon Vega Graphics, and 16GB of RAM thats the best place to start for gaming, according to our guide on how much RAM do you need. The Zhic 1 gaming PC features a removable cover, which would make it easy to upgrade its components in the future.You wont feel the need for extra storage space on the Zhic 1 gaming PC because it comes with a 1TB SSD, which can fit several AAA titles with all of their updates and DLCs. The gaming desktop also ships with Windows 11 Home out of the box, so after connecting it to the necessary peripherals, theres no need to tinker with an operating system you can start installing your favorite games right away.RelatedThe Zhic 1 gaming PC already provides excellent value at its sticker price of $599, so its a must-buy at its discounted price of $489 from Walmart. Theres no telling how much time is remaining for you to be able to pocket the $110 in savings though, so you need to hurry with your purchase to secure your own Zhic 1 gaming PC at a more affordable price than usual. If youre also looking for a budget-friendly upgrade for your screen, you should check out the monitor deals that weve rounded up.Editors Recommendations

Over the course of its four seasons, Only Murders in the BuildingVarietyis reporting that the show is adding another two-time Oscar winner. Christoph Waltz is set to join the cast for its fifth season, joining Keegan Michael-Key as a new addition to the cast.We dont know exactly who Waltz might be playing, or what will happen in the new season. Waltz is famous for playing wily tricksters who sometimes delight in the pain of others, though, and thats a role that would seem to make him a perfect fit for the world ofOnly Murders.Recommended VideosHe won his two Oscars for performances in Quentin TarantinosInglorious Basterds and Django Unchained, and is also well-knwon for playing Blofeld in SPECTRE and No Time to Die. The actor has dabbled in television before, butOnly Murderscould be one of his most high-profile TV roles.Please enable Javascript to view this contentThe shows fourth season aired in 2024, and its third was nominated for 21 Emmys, a high watermark for the series. Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, the series follows a trio of Manhattanites who start a podcast dedicated to solving crimes that happen in their building.In addition to Streep, the show has also featured performances from Paul Rudd, Melissa McCarthy, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Richard Kind, and Molly Shannon.Season 5 is reportedly in production right now, and its unclear when it might be released.Editors Recommendations

2025-03-22T16:07:01Z Read in app The author refuses to let her daughter become a teenager obsessed with skincare and makeup. Courtesy of Rachel Manning This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? I don't want my young daughter to grow up to be a "Sephora kid" who is obsessed with makeup.I'm teaching her young about the dangers of the beauty industry and how she can damage her skin.I'm also teaching her that beauty isn't tied to makeup, and filters make people look perfect.I love skincare. I love how it makes me feel in the morning before I start my day or in the evening as a special treat. I love it so much that I co-founded a beauty brand once sold at Target and Nordstrom.But when my daughter, now in pre-k, becomes a tween and asks me to buy her skincare or makeup products, I will refuse until she gets older."Sephora kids" is a name for Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids who are so obsessed with skincare that big beauty retailers are complaining about kids causing havoc at their stores, and summer camps are banning tweens from sneaking skincare inside.Many moms set rules about the skincare products their kids can buy, but I don't think kids should use makeup or skincare at all until they are older. Here's why.I want my daughter to understand makeup doesn't equate to beautyMy young daughter has started telling me that she wants to wear my makeup to look beautiful. I tell her that makeup is meant to make you look fancy, not prettier. I try to emphasize that she is already beautiful.It's great to like makeup, but I don't want her to grow up thinking that she is not good enough and that some product is magically going to "improve" her.We have social media to blame for this belief. Young kids are engaging with social media filters and AI edits all of which can easily make skin look flawless.Studies are now showing that increased social media use is connected to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem in teenagers.I hope to avoid some of that as my daughter grows into a teen, so I'm teaching her now.I'm teaching my daughter how to tell if what she sees on a screen is real or fake. When we watch content together we talk about what filters were probably used and how to tell that a video is all or part AI.I hope this becomes so ingrained in her that whenever she sees a beauty influencer on social media, she'll wonder if they've used filters or AI to make themselves look perfect.She'll be too young to wear a lot of the productsWhen she's a tween, my daughter won't needcollagen-boosting ingredients Since young people's skin is already collagen-heavy, oxidative damage will arrive much later.If she asks what brand of exfoliator I recommend, I will say, "Skip it," because scrubbing will damage her skin barrier, leading to irritation and peeling.When she sees a viral skincare trend, I want her to ask, "Is this right for me?"Currently, clinical products meant for aging skin like retinol, peptides, and vitamin C are trending. But these products could do more harm than good to youthful skin.Beauty overconsumption is a real issue she needs to avoidI am guilty of overconsumption, but I'm trying to teach my daughter better shopping hygiene. She'll learn she doesn't need four morning cleansers and seven mascaras in her bathroom cabinet.I want her to avoid chasing the dopamine rush of shopping or falling for "RFOMO" (retail fear of missing out).Makeup and skincare products are also incredibly wasteful. When she sees a skincare product, I hope she'll see the individual parts that must be thrown out and take up space in a landfill: the plastic bottle and cap, the dropper, and the pump.Before you think I'm an outlier in the beauty industry, even the CEO of Sephora agrees with me, saying teens only really need three products.I'm not against skincare or beauty; I just want my daughter's first beauty counter experience to be age-appropriate guided by knowledge, power, and confidence. In doing so, I hope she never calls herself a "Sephora kid."