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Aug 2024
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G1 Humanoid Robot is Ready for Mass Prod...

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In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with the latest in robotics:  Unitree's G1 Humanoid robot, priced at $16,000, is ready for mass production. This new model is impressive with 23 degrees of freedom in its joints, allowing for complex movements like jumping, spinning, and climbing stairs. We then look at a new health device that fuses traditional Chinese medicine with artificial intelligence, offering a new approach to disease diagnosis, all by scanning your tongue.

Our final segment looks at Ray Dalio's interpretation of Chesterton's Fence, and its impact on leadership and decision-making. The concept is derived from G.K. Chesterton's 1929 book "The Thing," and emphasizes the importance of understanding existing systems before implementing changes. Dalio's approach, which combines Chesterton's Fence with second-order thinking, offers a comprehensive framework for more thoughtful, well-informed decision-making in complex environments.

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https://www.perplexity.ai/page/unitree-s-g1-robot-mass-produc-ZzK.xsRITQeAyfCPmdzsjg

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/the-ai-tongue-scanner-qI7JFkmzQRmZSXfoRh_wKQ

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/ray-dalio-s-idea-of-chesterton-V8qANolxSMar_zDnBzEfHQ

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