Capitology Blog
Why is an Indistinguishable Synthetic Consciousness Bad?
June 18, 2018Previously, I argued that the three types of consciousness were indistinguishable. I argued that this is because we cannot reliably detect any consciousness other than our own. I reasoned that an undetectable consciousness is an indistinguishable consciousness. Based on that, I made the claim that an undetectable, indistinguishable consciousness would be bad.
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Report: Capitol's online master's in cyber is among most affordable
June 15, 2018A new report has found that Capitol’s online master’s program in cyber is also one of the most affordable options available in the information assurance field.
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Capitol's Project Aether team sees early successes
June 14, 2018As summer kicks into gear, a team of Capitol Technology University students involved in an ambitious space science project is savoring early successes and looking ahead to further milestones in the months ahead.
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Cybersecurity a global problem, say analysts – but global response proves elusive
June 13, 2018The transnational nature of cybercrime calls for a transnational response – yet, so far, building a global consensus has proved hard to do, adding to dealing with the global challenges of cybersecurity.
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Privacy: Information as Permanency
June 11, 2018Earlier in this continuing series on privacy, I argued that that there were three reasons for the rising demand in privacy and that such demand is bad for our species.
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Student Spotlight: Giang To
June 7, 2018We sat down with Capitol Technology University student Giang To to learn more about the cyber opportunities at Capitol.
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DoD awards prestigious SMART scholarship to Capitol student Joshua Joseph
June 5, 2018A Capitol student received some game-changing news this past semester: he’ll be completing the remainder of his studies tuition-free, with an additional stipend to cover room and board, and guaranteed employment after he receives his degree.
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Can We Distinguish Between Types of Consciousness?
June 4, 2018 In the last part of this series, I articulated the idea that there are three potential types of consciousness. The first, natural consciousness, is the kind that you and I have. Philosophers have dedicated entire careers to an investigation of what it entails – and to demonstrating that it is not merely an illusion.
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Boost Your Skill Set Through Student Clubs
June 1, 2018Here at Capitol, we're very proud of all of the clubs and activities that our students participate in. They add fun and vibrancy to the campus experience and enable students explore a variety of interests, whether social, creative, athletic, or technical.
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Privacy: Information as Currency
May 30, 2018Readers of this continuing series on privacy will recall that, in the last installment, I discussed the concept of information parity.
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