The Real World Computing Program: MITI's next computer research initiative

Article Abstract:

MITI will provide $500 million for a national research program to develop advance information technologies with the flexibility of human information processing. The program has five research themes: theoretical foundations, novel applications, optical systems, massively parallel computing and neural networks.

Japan. Ministry of International Trade and Industry

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Creative Sparks

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Ideas generated by a computerized routine were compared to ideas invented by humans. Human judges than determined that the computer-generated outcomes were superior and more creative than human ideas. The study begs questions about how we define creativity and the creative process.

United States, Creative ability, Creativity

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Underfunding of basic science in Japan

Article Abstract:

Japanese research universities suffer from insufficient funding even though universities make major contributions to applied science. Increased financial support for higher education and basic research is needed.

Science and technology policy, Federal aid to higher education, Government aid to higher education

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