Bitcoin, AlphaGo and a Child’s First Design Ideas
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Bitcoin, AlphaGo and a Child’s First Design Ideas
Exploring changing technology is this archive’s theme. Bitcoin and AlphaGo are examples of public interest at the time, followed by ideas for children to investigate.
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Exploring changing technology with a privacy correction
The source introduces Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer digital payment technology. It also claims banks or governments cannot trace its transactions. That claim is incorrect: Bitcoin’s public transaction history can be examined, and an address may become linked with a person.
The primary Bitcoin privacy reference explains this distinction. This page is a technology discussion for families, not advice to buy, trade or transfer cryptocurrency and not a promise of anonymity.
AlphaGo as a historical example of a defined task
The article refers to AlphaGo’s Go matches, including the 2017 matches with Ke Jie. Google DeepMind’s contemporary account provides context for that milestone.
A system performing strongly at a game does not prove it has every human ability or will win at every possible task. Ask what rules, information and training were involved rather than treating “AI” as one unlimited capability.
Three questions for a learner
What does the system do? What information does it use? How could we check an answer or result? These are useful questions when reading a technology comic, exploring a suitable science kit or making a robot model.
The source describes LEGO MINDSTORMS with motors, sensors and programming as one classroom option. The historical invitation to a free trial is not a current offer; ask the team about today’s equipment and arrangements. Exploring changing technology can start with a small supported activity.
Frequently asked questions
Are Bitcoin transactions untraceable?
No. Their public history can be examined and addresses may become associated with identities.
Does a Go victory prove universal intelligence?
No. It demonstrates performance in a particular setting.
Is the old free trial still available?
Confirm current availability and terms with the team.
Contact and related pages
Tell the team about the learner or organisation, relevant experience and the intended learning purpose. Confirm the current programme, equipment, availability, schedule and fees before booking.
Contact Raise Genius School service overview
- Teacher Num on Work, Technology and Changing Possibilities
- Observe, Test and Adapt an Idea with Support
- Research, Social Robots, Electronics and Useful Machines
- Cleaning, Cooking and Folding as Design Questions
- Technology Interest, School Workload and Playful Learning
- Keep the Activities, Clarify the Brain-Side Claim
- Collaboration across Thai Universities and Institutes
- A Small Robot, Coloured Paths and Planning
- AlphaGo, OpenAI’s Dota Bot and What a Result Means
Course-selection guide · Robotics portfolio projects · Competition preparation · Team advice and coaching · Course guide · General FAQ
Related services: School robotics camps · STEM activity stations
Related learning: Raise Maker Arduino · micro:bit robotics · IOTBot & AI · Portfolio preparation · Camp proposal · Accompanying teachers
Related reference: Bitcoin: protect your privacy · Google DeepMind: AlphaGo’s next move, May 2017
