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Not to disagree with you, but in this specific case, might there be a use for blockchain to support AI, as its reliable "memory"?

AI systems process data streams that by definition change as time passes, and previously-streamed data becomes the AI's memory, so to speak. If so, then using databases that allow for data to be manipulated post facto makes the AI's memory unreliable.

In providing verifiably accurate and permanent memories to AI systems, could blockchain be advantageous in certain cases to the development of AI?

Agreed, with one caveat: we should probably think of THIS year as 12018!

The 10,000 Year Clock extends our perception of time further into the future.

Adopting the Holocene Calendar, as proposed by the geologist Cesare Emiliani in 1993, would extend our understanding of the "long now" further into the past, which I would argue is equally as important.

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holocene_calendar]

Looks like if you multiply [Total Coins] by 0.00000005 you get [5 million dollar equivalent], which, multiplied by [Market Price] gives you [5 million dollar equivalent in USD].

Seems to be that one advantage here is that, whereas Market Cap depends on the number of coins in circulation, this innovative analysis provides a manageable number to use in comparing currencies regardless of what percentage of each coin is in circulation.

For expample, if 100% of a given coin is in circulation, then you get the same result as above by multiplying [Market Cap] by 0.00000005. On the other hand, if the percentage of a coin in circulation is less than 100%, the results are different.

I'm not sure why it's called $5M equivalent.

Thanks to the OP for sharing.

Okay, I'm sorry for being overly critical. It was first thing in the morning where I am, must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed!

No, the original comment by <flexie> did not suggest "countries only from Western and Northern Europe". Therefore, your allegations of subtle discrimination are based on your own mistaken reading of the comment:

> ...quite frankly, it would be nice also in Western and Northern Europe to have a supranational investigative body in stead of or in addition to parliamentary hearings, commissions etc. that often require parliament majority which rests with the government parties anyways.<

Alleging discrimination is serious, so you should at least make sure to actually read and think aobut a comment before accusing it's author of being discriminatory.

The Briggs & Riley BRX Excursion, at $145, is slightly more than your stated budget, but I've had an older version for three years; it has been and still is excellent. On a daily basis I do not carry as many cables as you but when travelling with full gear I find it comfortable and convenient. The thin outer pocket with the vertical zipper at the top is accessible with one shoulder strap on and fits my phone and wallet. Let us know what you decide and how it goes!

https://www.briggs-riley.com/shop/function/backpacks/brx-exc...

I often find myself almost clicking a link to a Nautilus article because of a compelling headline, then I resist, because too many times the title is the best part of the article. Takeaway: whoever writes the headlines at Nautilus is VERY good at their job.