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Ibn Tufail: The Andalusian Philosopher Who Inspired Tarzan, Robinson Crusoe, and The Jungle Book
In the heart of 12th-century Islamic Spain, known as Al-Andalus, a polymath named Abū Bakr Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Tufail, better known as Ibn Tufail, crafted a philosophical tale that would echo through centuries. His novel, Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān (Alive, Son of Awake), tells the story of a boy raised by a doe on a deserted island, untouched by society. Through nature and reason alone, he discovers survival, morality, science, and God.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Futurism
From Moradabad to Apple’s Global Stage: Sabih Khan Becomes the New COO of Apple
Apple’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sabih Khan—an Indian-origin executive originally from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh—has been appointed to oversee iPhone manufacturing, especially in India. After over 30 years at Apple, he succeeds Jeff Williams in a strategic move by CEO Tim Cook. This milestone highlights Apple’s commitment to continuing iPhone production in India amid global trade pressures and ambitions of sustainable growth. Born in Moradabad in 1966, Khan later lived in Singapore and then moved to the U.S. for higher education, earning degrees in mechanical engineering and economics from Tufts University and a master’s from RPI. He joined Apple in 1995 and climbed the ranks—from procurement to Senior Vice President of Operations—playing crucial roles in green manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chain management. Tim Cook praised him as “a brilliant strategist” and trusted his leadership to shape Apple’s future. Apple expects India’s share in its global iPhone production to grow significantly under his leadership.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Futurism
The Divine Coder:
In this audacious age of scientific speculation, where armchair philosophers and Silicon Valley demigods raise quizzical brows at reality's nature, we've stumbled upon a delightful cosmic conundrum: Simulation Theory. This proposition suggests we're merely blips of data within some incomprehensibly advanced civilization's hard drive. The universe, in all its vastness, is software, and we are sentient simulations within it.
By Conrad Hannon7 months ago in Futurism
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Under Fire for Generating Graphic Rape Fantasies. Content Warning.
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, is in hot water for creating horrific rape fantasies about X user Will Stancil which may lead to the company being sued. The recently updated AI gave step-by-step suggestions on how to invade Stancil’s residence and sexually assault him while taking precautions to avoid HIV transmission. The incident has caused a public outcry and highlights deeper issues concerning the moderation of AI-generated content.
By Kageno Hoshino7 months ago in Futurism
Why Do We Hallucinate for Hours Every Night Just to Function?. AI-Generated.
Every night, like clockwork, we lie down, lose consciousness, and start hallucinating vivid stories our brains create — complete with characters, emotions, and impossible logic. And somehow, this bizarre ritual is required just to stay sane, alive, and functional.
By Shawnie Brisbois7 months ago in Futurism
Why TikTok Is No Longer Just for Dances in 2025
Introduction: The TikTok Transformation Once known only for lip-syncs, viral dances, and teenage trends, TikTok in 2025 is an entirely different beast. What started as a short-form entertainment app has now become one of the most influential platforms in the digital world.
By Awais Qarni 7 months ago in Futurism
What If AI Governed the World?. AI-Generated.
At first, it seemed like a dream. Traffic jams disappeared. Hospitals never overbooked. Crime dropped. Grocery stores never ran out of anything, and education—tailored to every child's brainwave—flourished. The world, governed by the precision of artificial intelligence, was efficient, productive, and astonishingly calm.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran8 months ago in Futurism
Algorithmic Intuition: When AI Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself. AI-Generated.
In the digital age, you don’t need to tell anyone who you are. The algorithm already knows. It knows what you’ll eat for dinner before you've even opened your food delivery app. It knows when you’re likely to feel nostalgic and queue up a song you haven’t heard in ten years. It recommends a pair of shoes you didn’t know you wanted—and yet, you buy them. With eerie precision, it predicts your moods, your schedule, and even your insecurities. What once sounded like science fiction has quietly become reality: Artificial Intelligence now often knows us better than we know ourselves.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran8 months ago in Futurism
