https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BDhrPXIVS0IUDED1ox5WS News: Mindfulness, laughter and robot dogs may relieve lockdown loneliness Vocabulary STIMULI = estímulos (plural). “…an interactive robotic seal that responds to stimuli…”LONELINESS = solidão. “Several of the studies involved initiatives to combat loneliness and isolation in nursing and care homes.”FEASIBLE = factível; possível. “…the studies involved group play, which would only be feasible in... Continuar Lendo →
#67 | News: Microsoft patented a chatbot that would let you talk to dead people
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Q8JFg8i5wWfSRfvv5sLQY News: Microsoft patented a chatbot that would let you talk to dead people Vocabulary LATE = falecido “Or get some words of wisdom from your late grandmother?”DECEASED = falecido “… have a virtual conversation with a deceased loved one…”DEAD = morto/falecido. “… a chatbot that would let you talk to dead people.”DIE – DIED... Continuar Lendo →
#39 | News: A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eZbmahDOiKB3TUZDXEi5y A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human? Vocabulary WIPE OUT = acabar com algo; dizimar. “I have no desire to wipe out humans.”A KILLING-SPREE = uma onda de assassinatos “Why would humans panic and go on a massive killing-spree against me?”SPREE = uma onda; farra; extravagância = go on a... Continuar Lendo →
#31 | News: Japanese company successfully tests a manned flying car for the first time
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fsNFvCHNtMqYe6z97PPEw News: Japanese company successfully tests a manned flying car for the first time Vocabulary: TAKE OFF – TOOK OFF = decolar. “The car […] took off and circled the field for about four minutes.”TAKE UP = ocupar (espaço). “The SD-03 […] takes up the space of about two parked cars, according to the company.”DEVELOP... Continuar Lendo →
