Ever since Disney announced plans to cut back on the number of Marvel shows heading to Disney+, the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever spin-off series, Ironheart, has been kind of on the backburner. But at D23, Marvel finally debuted some new footage of Dominique Thorne reprising her role as Riri Williams in her own show.Marvel hasn't dropped any of the Ironheart clips online yet, but we can tell you that Riri is back at MIT, and she no longer has the same resources that she had in Wakanda Forever. Community's Jim Rash reappears as the Dean of MIT from Captain America: Civil War, and it seems like Riri may be expelled from the school.More than anything else, Riri wants to rebuild her Ironheart armor. That's where Anthony Ramos' Parker Robbins comes in. Parker may not be The Hood yet, but he's leading Riri down a dark path as they steal what she needs for the suit. The early look at her new armor seems more handmade than the suit she built in Wakanda. Riri also seems to realize that what she's doing is wrong, but she still does it anyway.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Monster Hunter Wilds is making some exciting moves, but one decision could lead to some uncertainty for the Hunting Horn. Considering how many weapon types are going to be in Monster Hunter Wilds, it seems unlikely that one weapon in particular would be singled out above the others. However, one announcement from the developers threw a lot of attention to the Hunting Horn. As a result, it could end up being a top performer in Monster Hunter Wilds, or it could end up struggling. Players will have to wait until Monster Hunter Wilds' release to find out.

It's said that we as developers shouldn't use AI for creativity, as the IP rights might be a little complicated. As the AI is training on the works of others, but is there a way to get AI to train on our own work and our work only?

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You can get thousands of free e-books over the course of 2024 if you know whereand whento look. All year long, Amazon is offering up free Kindle e-books to readers, with new opportunities popping up every month.This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Stuff Your Kindle Day, the biggest free e-book event of the year, offering up over a thousand free e-booksbut that's later this year. In August, Prime members can get two free Kindle e-books from Amazon's First Reads program, including this month's short read. What is Amazon's First Reads?Amazon First Reads is a program aimed at Prime members that offers early access to new e-books across many genres, as curated by First Reads editors (one of your many Prime Member benefits). Prime members can choose to download one free e-book every month from a rotating listthough some months that number is bumped up to twoand non-members get them for a discounted price. These e-books can be read on any compatible Kindle device or via the free Kindle app. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns. $149.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $149.99 at Amazon How to get your free Amazon Kindle e-books in AugustGo to the First Reads landing page to see the full list of e-books available this month. Once you find a book that seems interesting, click the "Shop Now" button from the First Reads landing page. Make sure youre not being redirected to the Kindle or Amazon mobile application, because you won't see the free book option there; instead, use your internet browser on your phone or computer. Make sure youre not clicking the Pre-order for... button, as that will direct you to pay; instead, click the Read for Free or the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button under the "First Reads" banner on the book's Amazon page (don't worry, you won't be charged). This will send the e-book directly to the Kindle linked to your Amazon account. You can see what it should look like from the screenshot below. Credit: Daniel Oropeza Youll know you did it right when you see a Thanks, [your name]! order summary indicating the e-book is being auto-delivered to the Kindle Cloud Reader.Free Amazon Kindle e-books available in August 2024This month, you can choose one from seven Kindle e-books, plus get the "bonus short read" Natural Selection by Elin Hilderbrand.Amazon notes the genre for each of the books above the title, offering a quick way to narrow down your options. If you hover over the "See Editor Notes" under the "Shop Now" button, you'll be able to read a short description from the First Reads editor who picked the book. Here are your options for August 2024: Bonus Short Read by Elin Hilderbrand. Natural Selection: A Short Story $1.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $1.99 at Amazon A Police Procedural by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado. Fatal Intrusion $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon A Romantic Fantasy by E.B. Golden. Behind the Crimson Curtain $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Women's Fiction by Ann Garvin. Bummer Camp: A Novel $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Romance by Ellen Meister. Divorce Towers: A Novel $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Historical Fiction by Abigail Rose-Marie. The Moonflowers: A Novel $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon A Family Mystery by Anstey Harris. The House of Lost Secrets $4.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $4.99 at Amazon Contemporary Fiction by Bryan VanDyke. In Our Likeness: A Novel $5.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $5.99 at Amazon SEE 5 MORE

Venezuela's president Nicols Maduro has blocked X in the country for 10 days after claiming that the platform's owner Elon Musk had incited hatred and "violated" his own social network's rules. "Shame on Dictator Maduro," wrote Musk, who claimed that the incumbent president had committed "major election fraud."Maduro, who also argued that his rivals were using the platform to stoke political unrest, said he greenlit a proposal by the national telecoms authority to "remove the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, from circulation in Venezuela for 10 days." That's according to the Associated Press, which said its reporters in the country were unable to access X after the proclamation. X does not have a public relations department that can be reached for comment.While Musk has arguably fanned the flames of the situation in Venezuela, Maduro could be using him as a scapegoat so he has a pretext to temporarily block X and attempt to quash discussion of election results. The president claimed victory in July's presidential election, but the outcome has been disputed.Independent exit polls and reviews of voting machine data indicated that Maduro's opposition, Edmundo Gonzlez, may have received twice as many votes as the incumbent. The Maduro-controlled national electoral council however claimed that Maduro had a 52 percent share of the vote with Gonzlez taking 43 percent. The council has not yet produced voting tallies as is required by law.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/nicolas-maduro-bans-x-in-venezuela-for-10-days-amid-elon-musk-dispute-163049192.html?src=rss

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Although it is virtually impossible to comment on any political event without polarizing your audience or being seen as ideologically biased, behavioral science and political psychology can offer context through research to understand the strategies used in leadership that aim to influence followers.The degree to which candidates actually follow science-based learnings, or simply their gut feeling, is hard to assess and ultimately depends on not just the candidate, but the specific situation they find themselves in. Still, tactics and strategies to influence followers are rarely new and have been studied extensively in controlled experiments and large-scale observational studies.Consider the Trump-Vance campaigns recent statement reacting to Kamala Harris picking Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. They state Walz is a dangerously liberal extremist who has been trying to re-create San Francisco in Minnesota. Such statements illustrate how elements of behavioral science and political psychology serve three strategic goals to influence followersand not always the ones that bring them together.Reduce ambivalence or ambiguityTim Walz does not have a high profile (yet) and his appointment surprised even analysts and political pollsters. Trump is saving his followers a great deal of time and energy by giving them a rapid and simple profile of Walz.Although such tactics are perhaps less common in corporate leaders, in any setting, team, and organization, leaders play an active role as meaning makers, shaping and influencing the beliefs of their followers, who choose to interpret reality through the lens of their leaders. However, what followers gain in the short time in terms of reducing uncertainty and ambiguity, they lose in the long term in terms of failing to think for themselves and reducing their tolerance for the nuances and complexities that characterize modern life. So, the paradox is that as the world becomes more complex, we get lazier and lazier and find ways to see it in an ever simpler, less realistic, and more exaggerated way, which is why across settings and sectors intellectual extremism, polarization, and tribalization are on the rise. Allude to hidden intentions and malicious secret goalsTelling us Walz is not authentic is generally a smart attack since it is impossible to know whether or not someone is authentic.There are few findings more consistent in psychology than the one pointing out that a persons self-concept is mostly based on their aspirational or ideal self which often doesnt resemble how they are perceived by others.The authenticity people care about is mostly constructed by acting in consistent ways, carefully choreographed, and giving people what they want to see and hear. This ends up being the very opposite of what we associate with the common version of authenticity as a virtue. Those who are most skilled at acting, and capable of curating a believable public image, mostly by harnessing their emotional intelligence, which means never giving away their actual thoughts or beliefs, are perceived as authentic by others. That is until they stop acting and stop caring about what others think of them. By this time, regrettable leadership choices come at a high price. In a logical world, we would spend less time thinking about whether leaders are authentic and focus more on their actions, decisions, and behaviors.Loss aversion and fearThe third significant attack highlights the allegedly dangerous liberal side of Walz as a choice of VP. Psychological studies show that loss aversion (in this case, loss of freedom), and fear are generally stronger motivators than hope or the prospect of gaining something. Such tactics are the hallmark of populist leaders who harness their support on the premise that there are powerful and dangerous enemies that they must unite against. Leaving aside politics, all leaders may mobilize followers and supporters by persuading them that their well-being, ambitions, and success are at risk unless they destroy the enemy. This is, in a nutshell, not just the essence of leadership, but human existence. Groups have always needed to collaborate or cooperate effectively to beat rival groups. The need to get ahead of others forces us to get along with others, too. So, we must unite against enemies, whether real or not.Although Trumps tactics may seem divisive, they are actually there to unifynot everyone, but his supporters. And, while his claims about Walz may amuse or irritate critics, they are not intended to please them; again, they are aimed at his supporters. It throws the ancient concept of divide and conquer into new light.Furthermore, since they will likely ignite a combative response from Democratic supporters, it is clear that volatile emotions, aggressive confrontation, and categorical polarization, rather than rational nuance, moderation, and evidence, will continue to dictate the tone of this presidential electionand the broader leadership landscape, potentially for years to come.

Dezeen School Shows: a lighting collection that is made from bioplastics and promotes sustainable manufacturing processes is included in this school show by the New York Institute of Technology.Also included are 3D-printed panels crafted from clay and mycelium and a park that intends to be accessible for those who are neurodiverse.New York Institute of TechnologyInstitution: New York Institute of TechnologySchool: ArchitectureCourse: MSHD health, Design Studio and SeminarsTutors: Athina Papadopoulou, Christian Pongratz, Mario Medina and Alessandro MelisSchool statement:"In this nine-month program, health is viewed as an ecosystem addressing the impact of the built environments and materials on human health, as well as care-related systems, services, prototypes and devices."The core studio of the program, Atypical Architectures, is informed through complementary courses and skill-building workshops that involve an in-depth exploration of focus topics."Atypical Architectures, taught by Professors Papadopoulou and Pongratz, is a two-semester design research studio addressing matters of neurodiversity and inclusion through the creation of products and environments for non-neurotypical users."The studio is conducted in collaboration with occupational therapist Professor Alexander Lopez, director of the non-profit organization Inclusive Sports and Fitness, which aims at children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."The Atypical Architectures studio implements an experience-based, human-centred methodology that allows students to reflect on their own affective and sensory experiences and derive insights and conclusions from qualitative and quantitative analysis through onsite and user-based studies."Through this MSAHD program, students build key competencies across computation and materials needed for designing preventive, therapeutic and ultimately healthy environments and interactions."Students also build on each other's varied backgrounds as they enter the program with diverse skills and expertise from design fields, engineering, medical and health sciences, materials science, business, and natural and social sciences."Together with their diverse and inclusive faculty of experts, students become empowered to address health from a systemic and embodied perspective, targeting aspects of the global environmental crisis or mental and physical disabilities through advanced material, technological and design solutions."Research in the program involves computational design, programmable materials, biomaterials, sensors and interaction, generative and circular design solutions, inclusive design, affective mapping methods, and human and environmental health."Inclusive sensory park in the town of Islip, Long Island byNeda Momeni"Imagine a public space designed to help children with social difficulties, where they thrive, connect and grow towards better health and wellbeing."The project's goal is the creation of an inclusive and therapeutic park in Islip town, in Long Island, New York, catering to individuals of all ages, with a special focus on those with neurodiverse conditions and disabilities."The park is designed to be a stimulating environment engaging all five senses through educational tools and interactive games, promoting socialisation and creativity."The park also includes sensory pods, which, when sensing movement, activate a colourful LED matrix, turning the space into a magical playground of changing colours."Student: Neda MomeniCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzBiospheres byFirdaus Khatoon"This project showcases material experimentation on bio-based materials for product design and manufacturing."Materials made from food waste such as coffee grain and fruit peels are combined with humble materials such as glycerin and gelatin to create biodegradable plastics."The biospheres embody a captivating fusion of art, science and sustainability, fostering awareness and engagement in environmental conservation efforts."Crafted from eco-friendly materials, the algae spheres feature captivating hues."They serve as a testament to the potential of utilising sustainable resources for both indoor and outdoor displays for a multitude of venues, inspiring consideration for environmentally conscious design choices."Student: Firdaus KhatoonCourse: MS in Health and Design Research studio and seminar on materials collaborationTutors: Mario Medina, Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzBiobarriers byJoel Stuart"Biobarriers explores the use of bio-based and earth-based materials for acoustic insulation specifically for the purpose of enhancing the experience of neurodiverse users."3D-printed panels made from clay and cast panels made from mycelium have been tested in a chosen facility hosting training programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."The facility includes treadmills and other gym equipment and is designed as an open space."Some individuals with ASD are often overly sensitive to sound which can lead to higher stress and distraction."Biobarriers were tested using sound simulation software, measuring the effectiveness of this new bio-based intervention through an acoustic space analysis."Student: Joel StuartCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou, Christian Pongratz and Megni ZhangArts and Wellness Centre in Peccioli, Italy: A Circular Approach to Sustainability and Health: Wall Study Model for 3D Earth Construction by Miriam Barbosa"The proposed Arts and Wellness Centre in Peccioli, Italy, exemplifies the town's ambition to serve as an urban living lab of environmental sustainability and social cohesion through the arts."Located on the fertile grounds of Tenuta Belvedere, east of Fonte Mazzola, this initiative is envisioned as a comprehensive, community-focused space that promotes wellness, healing and artistic exploration."The project emphasises urban metabolism techniques, the promotion of green infrastructure and the circular utilisation of local, eco-friendly building materials like clay and stone the centre is built underground with minimal landscape interference and zero oil reduction."All soil is used for 3D earth construction to develop an ecological village, supporting and accommodating visitors the clay wall study in display reflects the 3D earth construction proposed."The Arts and Wellness Centre is envisioned as a facility that promises to be a paradigm for future urban spaces that prioritise the well-being of their inhabitants and the ecosystem's preservation."Student: Miriam BarbosaCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Christian Pongratz, Athina Papadopoulou, Mario Medina and Alessandro MelisInformal Settlements of Santo Domingo: Using bio-based materials to improve the housing conditions of Santo Domingo by Angelina Badolato"The current barrios of Santo Domingo are lacking many infrastructures in various vital areas such as health, education and housing these sectors are key to living a healthy life."The lack of structure is primarily due to economic inequalities that face the country, which is one of the main problems causing the growing housing deficit in Santo Domingo."The current living conditions of the informal settlements are very poor; huts made of mostly metal sheets, wood boards and concrete blocks are not a suitable or safe place for people to be residing in."This project utilises local materials such as agriculture waste and earth-based materials to offer sustainable and affordable solutions."Hands-on material experiments of 3D-printed clay, geopolymers and food waste additives are part of the thesis research methodology, as well as typological and urban exploration of the new bio-based residential proposal, aiming at healthier futures for the people of Santo Domingo."Student: Angelina BadolatoCourse: BArch Undergraduate Thesis studio section of Health and DesignTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzSensory Mosaics by Theresa Mark"This thesis project explores how material curation and interactive design can make the patient experience in a care environment less distressing, particularly through the neurodivergent perspective."To respond to the therapeutic effect of sensory input, found in precedents like Snoezelen, as well as the economic constraints of sensory-informed design in care spaces, the sensory mosaic intervention can be built of modular units that combine tactile and visual stimuli and is deployable at various scales, offering accessible sensory modulation in waiting, transition and patient rooms in standard clinical environments."The modular nature of the intervention bridges the product and architectural scales, offering the same environmental alteration of a traditional sensory room when more units are deployed, but not limiting the installation to a specific space or price range."The project contributes to a larger discussion about how to bring inclusive design to wider applications through material exploration and user research."Student: Theresa MarkCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzBio Plastics and Bio Dyes for Light Sensitivity byEmily Sturges"Historically, materials have been perceived as the last element of an entire system, becoming the finishing touch to a product, space or building to meet certain aesthetic."While certain materials are selected based on their intrinsic properties and impact on human health, examining materials from a systemic perspective and a circular material infrastructure viewpoint could be beneficial as it can potentially lead to more resilient ecosystems, reducing carbon footprint and saving resources, while ultimately promoting health and wellbeing through reuse, repair and recycling."This project explores the use of bioplastics to produce lighting products for sensitive users."Custom-made material compositions have been cast in fabricated moulds to create lighting with warmer and natural colours."Student: Emily SturgesCourse: MS in Health and Design seminar on MaterialsTutor: Mario MedinaInclusive Sensory Park in Queens, NY by Angelo Collura, Michael Lacobucci and Nicolas Donohue"This project proposes a sensory-inclusive park in Queens, New York, including various parks, each focused on a specific sense."The oral motor park offers activities to strengthen oral motor skills, such as talking tubes, windmills and bubbles each of these activities utilises oral motor movements to strengthen oral muscles the smell park acts more as a garden where there are a number of planting beds with a variety of different flowers that offer different scents."Users also have the opportunity to interact with this park and take part in gardening the touch park consists of multiple natural textures and activities that correspond with it."This park is divided up into these four areas using the geometry from the structure the sight park offers more of a relaxing environment with a pond being the centre focus, which also attracts wildlife as well as housing fish for users to interact with visually."The final park is the sound park which offers a variety of musical equipment fit for this specific area that users can interact with the centre space is outlined by the thin shell structure and the parks themselves, which further encourages the users to socially interact with one another by offering oversized and different weighted blocks."Students: Angelo Collura, Michael Lacobucci and Nicolas DonohueCourse: BArch Thesis studio section of Health and DesignTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzUrban Microfarms by Christine Chong"As our urban areas grow denser and there is less land for agriculture, there is a higher demand for food and crops to keep up with the economy and the issue of less rain due to global warming, farmers are adding pesticides and chemicals to make the soil fertile."Therefore, this soil-driven produce is 'unhealthy' and could potentially lead to diseases to transport them to the cities, motorised vehicles are used, which contribute to increased carbon emissions and global warming."This project proposes the integration into existing buildings of personalised micro-farms for residents in an automated, fully climate-controlled building skin."The residents in the neighbourhood can cultivate their own food on the balconies, which reduces cost, transportation and carbon footprint, while also improving air quality."The chosen site of intervention is in Brownsville, Brooklyn the project involves an environmental analysis of the system, a proposal of specific crops to be integrated through hydroponic and aeroponic systems, a modular added structure to enhance living conditions allow for plant growth and a 3D-printed clay brick planter system."Student: Christine ChongCourse: BArch Thesis studio section of Health and DesignTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzChromatic spatial interventions: Investigating the psychophysiological impact of light colour byAhmed Sania and Hassan Waqar"This research study aims to evaluate the impact of blue-enriched white and red light exposure on the performance, alertness and stress levels of young adults during work hours."By conducting controlled experiments and collecting data, the study intends to highlight the unsuitability of fluorescent lighting in workspaces and identify which lighting conditions are most effective in enhancing productivity and mitigating fatigue, particularly for individuals struggling with multitasking."The ultimate objective is to utilise the findings to inform architectural designs for working spaces, tailored to support optimal cognitive function and wellbeing, with potential applications in healthcare settings to aid night-shift workers like nurses in maintaining performance and alertness."Students: Ahmed Sania and Hassan WaqarCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzPartnership contentThis school show is a partnership between Dezeen and New York Institute of Technology. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.The post New York Institute of Technology spotlights ten student design projects appeared first on Dezeen.