Why does it take years for the construction industry to adopt new systems? Perhaps because it’s a fragmented collection of various trades. Many things can go wrong when a building is being constructed, and due to its interconnected nature even the smallest mistake can end up delaying the whole project. So, a new system that threatens to disrupt operations at such a large scale is often not worth it, even if it’s more cost-effective. Read full article here
Research
Researcher uses AI to make texts that are thousands of years old readable
The Gilgamesh Epic, the oldest work of world literature, has been brought back to life by LMU researchers in the Electronic Babylonian Literature project. Using their new Fragmentarium tool, they have discovered hundreds of manuscripts, including the most recent tablet of the Gilgamesh Epic which dates from 130 BC – thousands of years after the earliest known version. This shows how highly valued the Epic was, even at a late period. With the public release of the Fragmentarium, anyone can now explore the thousands of cuneiform fragments and explore the ancient Babylonian literature. Read full article here
Merv
March 12, 2023
