Finding a study that seems to redefine reality is a rarity, and a provocative article by physics professor Vitaly Vanchurin of the University of Minnesota Duluth (USA), available in prepress, revaluates exactly our reality in an extremely peculiar way by indicating that we and everything in the universe “at its most fundamental level [is] a neural network.” For decades, researchers have been trying to reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics without much success. In Einstein's relativity time is relative, but absolute in quantum mechanics. Vanchurin proposes that artificial neural networks exhibit behaviors similar to both theories of physics. He explains that quantum mechanics “is a remarkably successful paradigm for modeling physical phenomena on a wide range of scales” and that “it is widely believed that at the most fundamental level the entire universe is governed by the rules of quantum mechanics and even gravity should somehow emerge from it,” the researcher states.“We're not just saying that artificial neural networks can be useful for analyzing physical systems or for discovering physical laws, we're saying that's how the world around us actually works,” it states in the study. “In this regard, it can be considered a proposal for the theory of everything, and as such it should be easy to prove it wrong."In an interview for Futurism Vanchurin explained a little more about his peculiar idea. According to the physicist when a neural network has a very large number of neurons its behavior can be described very well by equations of classical quantum mechanics, which explains how the physical world works. In the article the physicist explores the possibility that the fundamental structure of everything that exists is a microscopic neural network from which everything emerges; both quantum mechanics (which explains the behavior of very small things), and general relativity (which explains how very large things behave). In a previous article on machine learning, the researcher tried to use statistical methods to understand how neural networks behave, but eventually discovered that, in certain aspects, they are many similar to the dynamics of quantum mechanics which led him to explore the idea that the physical world may be a neural network. According to the recent article The Theory can be proved incorrect and "all that is necessary [would be] to find a physical phenomenon that [cannot] be described by neural networks"” When asking the obligatory question, whether the theory of the universe as a neural network means that we live in a simulation the physicist replied that " no, we live in a neural network, but we may never know the difference."

Needless to say, one is glad that religion strives to work for the  realization of the moral principle. Yet the moral imperative is not a  matter for the church and religion alone but the most precious  traditional possession of all mankind. Consider from this standpoint the  position of the press, or of the schools with their competitive method!  Everything is dominated by the cult of efficiency and of success, and  not by the value of things and men in relation to the moral ends of  human society. To that must be added the moral deterioration resulting  from a ruthless economic struggle. The deliberate nurturing of the moral  sense also outside the religious sphere, however, should help also in  this, to lead men to look upon social problems as so many opportunities  for joyous service toward a better life. For looked at from a simple  human point of view, moral conduct does not mean merely a stern demand  to renounce some of the desired joys of life but rather a sociable  interest in a happier lot for all men.

his conception implies one requirement above all - that every  individual should have the opportunity to develop gifts which may be  latent in him. Alone in that way can the individual obtain the  satisfaction to which he is justly entitled; and alone in that way can  the community achieve its richest flowering. For everything that is  really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in  freedom. Restriction is justified only insofar as it may be needed for  the security of existence.

Espero con ansias los resultados de las votaciones, al final me da mucho gusto saber que los partidos políticos no existen en nuestro país. A Muchos nos sorprendió el sistema de gobierno por ser monárquico, ahora, gracias al parlamento y su forma de elección estoy más convencido de su función.

Amo a asgardia.

If you have not been to Asgardia.space this morning you will be greeted with the following announcement. Attached to it is the Preliminary List of Candidates.  This document shows the field of potential MPs narrowed to 94:

District 1, English (64 Seats): 38

District 2, Chinese (12 Seats): 1

District 3, Turkish (14 Seats): 13

District 4, Spanish (16 Seats): 6

District 5, Italian (7 Seats): 7

District 6, French (6 Seats): 6

District 7, Russian (6 Seats): 6

District 8, Arabic (3 Seats): 3

District 9, Portuguese (4 Seats): 2

District 10, German (3 Seats): 2

District 11, FARSI (1 Seat): 1

District 12, Hindi (3 Seats): 2

District 13, Others (11 Seats): 7

Total: 94

As anticipated the entire 150 seats of Parliament has not been filled and this list of 94 candidates may be cut down even further based on interviews (though not mentioned below) with the Central Electoral Commission and validation of votes and whether fraud was or was not found with any of the candidates. To my knowledge the order of the names on the list is random and having no implied preference.  And now the announcement:

“In accordance with Decree No 14 by the Head of Nation from 1 February 2018 (4 February 0002 by the Asgardian calendar) and Article 48 of the Constitution of Asgardia, the Asgardian parliamentary elections have concluded on 9 March 2018 (12 March 0002).

The preliminary list of candidates who have met the mandatory requirements in accordance with the previously published Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Regulations on the Final Round of the Parliamentary Elections is included in the attachment.

If any of your personal information is incorrectly reported on the preliminary list, candidates are asked to immediately write to elections@asgardia.space . They must put "Elections - correction" in the subject line.

Candidates who have submitted guarantee letters for payment of the registration fee must pay the said fee by 31 March 2018 (6 April 0002) to confirm their candidacy. In case of nonpayment of the registration fee by the stated date, the guarantee letter is voided.

During a two-week period, the Counting Commission will check the voting logfiles, confirm their legality, and the absence or determination of the occurrence of falsification during the election. The Counting Commission will present the results of its work to the CEC by 31 March 2018 (6 April 0002).

In accordance with Decree No 14 by the Head of Nation, the CEC will present the draft of Decree No 16 to the Head of Nation, "On the results of parliamentary elections of Asgardia."”

Shared from my post on FB.

Now with the elections over I would like to say congratulations to all of the Citizens who went through the long campaign.

As we move forward we must remember that this is the foundation future Asgardians will build their laws and policies on.  This foundation will take time to build up.  There are many very intelligent people who have chosen to give part of themselves to this monumental undertaking which will not be completed in one lifetime.  Democratic government is always changing to fit the people it serves.  If we are to build a solid foundation for this changing government we must work together as a team to achieve our goals.  Those who were elected and are approved by the head of our new nation will begin a path toward those goals.  Those who were not elected or for some reason or another did not make it through to becoming a Parliament Member will be need to support the new government.  There is plenty of work to be done. We need support in all areas from translation to government staff.  Every Asgardian who is willing to work will be able to find some way to contribute even if you are just reading and correcting text.  I would like to invite everyone to find something that matches your availability and not feel pressured to give more of yourself than you can.  It should not disrupt your family or work, nor should it cause you any unnecessary stress or hardship.

Again this is not a race.  It's more like building a canal system, by taking our time and doing it well we insure future Asgardians will have all the democratic freedom they need to grow into a strong and lasting nation.