Sunday, October 26, 2008

Recently Read #5

Something I have recently read is an article from cnn.com called "Depressed astronauts to find hi-tech comfort". Astronauts spend months at a time without seeing their families, friends, or getting fresh air, so some get pretty depressed. Scientists are trying to create a computer that will give the comfort and warmth of a human therapist. It's a recorded video therapists who helps the people identify their problems, and make a plan to fight depression. This program is going to take a long time to develop, but it's expected to be good. I think it's kind of a weird idea, but it will probably work.

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