Copernican Revolution

Announcing the Galileo Project for the Systematic Scientific Search for Evidence of Extraterrestrial Technological Artifacts

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Science, Galileo Galilei, Astronomy, Galileo affair, Physical sciences, Galileo, Space policy of the European Union, Copernican Revolution, Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth, Avi Loeb, Telescope

It is a transparent scientific project to advance a systematic experimental search for cross-validated evidence of potential astro-archeological artifacts or active technical equipment made by putative existing or extinct extraterrestrial technological civilizations (ETCs).

Key Points: 
  • It is a transparent scientific project to advance a systematic experimental search for cross-validated evidence of potential astro-archeological artifacts or active technical equipment made by putative existing or extinct extraterrestrial technological civilizations (ETCs).
  • The goal of the Galileo Project is to bring the search for extraterrestrial technological signatures from accidental or anecdotal observations and legends to the mainstream of transparent, validated and systematic scientific research.
  • The Galileo Project has been co-founded by Avi Loeb and Frank Laukien, and it is a transparent, non-profit, multi-institutional and international project.
  • See: Advisory Boards | The Galileo Project: "Daring to Look Through New Telescopes"
    The Galileo Project has initial funding from generous donations and pledges by individuals and foundations listed on the Galileo Project website.

Diving into the Third Order in Simulacra From Jean Baudrillard to the first Global NFT Cryptoart Exhibition by CryptoArt.Ai in Shanghai

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Astronomy, Articles, Academic disciplines, Copernican Revolution, Cosmologists, Johannes Kepler, Kepler space telescope, Simulacrum, The Universe, Universe

Feng Han - "When Nothing surfaces in signs, when Nothingness emerges at the very heart of the sign system, that is the fundamental event of art. The poetic operation is to make Nothingness rises from the power of signs - not banality or indifference towards reality but radical illusion." ---- The Conspiracy of Art, 1996, Jean Baudrillard

Key Points: 
  • The Kepler telescope has travelled in the universe for 9.6 years, discovered 2,662 planets, recorded 61 supernovas, observed 530,506 stars.
  • When Ouchhh reorganise and reconfigured the data and applied artificial intelligence to run it, they achieved this artwork.
  • The 'translation' is realised by machine learning, and presented a simulated universe trapped inside of a cube.
  • People's organism bodies are still living in the real world, but in the society consists of 'bodies', everything turned into simulacra.

Galileo Names Derek White as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Galileo affair, Spacecraft, Galileo Galilei, Physical sciences, Physicists, Copernican Revolution, Galileo, Space policy of the European Union, SoFi

Galileo , the API standard for card issuing and digital banking, owned and operated independently by SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), today announced it has named technology and innovation leader Derek White as its new chief executive officer.

Key Points: 
  • Galileo , the API standard for card issuing and digital banking, owned and operated independently by SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), today announced it has named technology and innovation leader Derek White as its new chief executive officer.
  • White succeeds Galileo CEO and Founder Clay Wilkes, who becomes vice chair of Galileo and remains a member of the board of directors of SoFi, Galileos parent company.
  • Following an extensive search, it became clear to me, Clay, Galileo and SoFi leadership as well as the Board that Derek is the perfect choice to lead Galileo into the future.
  • Derek will lead Galileo to use its proven solutions, technology and expertise to drive continued success and customer adoption to bring Galileo into its next chapter.

Galileo Financial Technologies Accelerates Expansion and Opens Latin America Headquarters and Innovation Center in México

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Science and technology, Copernican Revolution, Galileo Galilei, Galileo affair, Galileo, Innovation, UST

It reinforces the company's strategic commitment and exponential growth in Latin America, as well as strong market reception for innovative payment solutions in the region.

Key Points: 
  • It reinforces the company's strategic commitment and exponential growth in Latin America, as well as strong market reception for innovative payment solutions in the region.
  • This expanded presence will enable Galileo to serve strategic markets across Latin America in-market and in-language, and co-innovate with dynamic technology firms to bring differentiated products and services to their clients.
  • Today, Galileo powers leading fintechs in Mxico, and the company is a key innovator in the growing Latin America payments tech industry.
  • "Galileo was founded with a focus on financial inclusion, and we are proud to partner with innovators to advance financial inclusion and digital transformation in Latin America.

Galileo Instant Grows Rapidly in 6 Months Since Launch

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Science and technology, Copernican Revolution, Academic disciplines, Galileo Galilei, Debit card, Galileo

Additionally, cardholder spend has increased nearly 14x in the six months since launch.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, cardholder spend has increased nearly 14x in the six months since launch.
  • Developers at all sizes and types of organizationsincluding fintech, marketplace, e-commerce and gig-economy businessescan use Galileo Instant, leveraging the powerful Galileo Instant API to quickly create bank accounts and debit cards for their employees or customersor as a proof of concept to intrigue potential investors.
  • "When we envisioned Galileo Instant, we saw an easier and more affordable way for innovators to incorporate payments into their businesses, without needing to get into the payments business," said Galileo Instant Managing Director Cole Wilkes.
  • Galileo makes it fast and easy for many types and sizes of businesses to innovate and deliver amazing financial services user experiences to their customers through our Galileo Pro and Galileo Instant Solutions.

Galileo Financial Technologies Continues Strong Momentum With Record 2020

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Science and technology, Satellite navigation systems, Galileo, Space policy of the European Union, Galileo affair, Copernican Revolution, Academic disciplines, MasterCard

Galileo signed a total of 41 new enterprise partners in 2020, up from a record-setting 31 new partners in 2019.

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  • Galileo signed a total of 41 new enterprise partners in 2020, up from a record-setting 31 new partners in 2019.
  • A testament to the continued premium service Galileo provides, the company also renewed 99% of revenue for agreements rolled over during 2020.
  • In 2020, Galileo expanded into Latin America, opening an office in Mexico City and certifying Mastercard's local Mexican domestic switch.
  • Galileo makes it fast and easy for many types and sizes of businesses to innovate and deliver amazing financial services user experiences to their customers through the Galileo Pro and Galileo Instant Solutions.

Galileo Appoints Archie Puri as Chief Product Officer

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Galileo affair, Science and technology, Spaceflight, Articles, Copernican Revolution, Galileo Galilei, Galileo, PayPal

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Galileo , the API standard for card issuing and digital banking, has announced the appointment of Archana (Archie) Puri as chief product officer.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Galileo , the API standard for card issuing and digital banking, has announced the appointment of Archana (Archie) Puri as chief product officer.
  • The former PayPal executive is responsible for developing, maintaining and executing new products in Galileo's pipeline, as well as enhancing current Galileo products and features.
  • "When I looked at recent disruptors in the space, they had one thing in common: Galileo was the engine powering their success," she said.
  • Galileo makes it fast and easy for many types and sizes of businesses to innovate and deliver amazing financial services user experiences to their customers through our Galileo Pro and Galileo Instant Solutions.

Kepler and Infectious Media Join Forces to Create Global Innovation Leader

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Spacecraft, Astronomy, Copernican Revolution, Cosmologists, Johannes Kepler, Kepler space telescope, Kepler, Uncrewed spacecraft

This unites two transformative firms to create an industry leader with true global reach.

Key Points: 
  • This unites two transformative firms to create an industry leader with true global reach.
  • As experts in these areas, Kepler and Infectious Media have both grown in 2020 while less technologically advanced marketing groups declined.
  • Infectious Media will retain its brand name in the immediate term and adopt the Kepler name in a staged process.
  • For more information from Kepler, contact:
    Infectious Media is a digital media specialist with offices in London and Singapore.

Galileo Appoints Seth McGuire to Accelerate Business Expansion

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Articles, Science and technology, Academic disciplines, Galileo affair, Copernican Revolution, Galileo Galilei, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Darden, Galileo, Business school

In this executive position, McGuire is responsible for expanding Galileo's business relationships and scaling marketing and business development functions for additional growth.

Key Points: 
  • In this executive position, McGuire is responsible for expanding Galileo's business relationships and scaling marketing and business development functions for additional growth.
  • Under his leadership, I'm confident Galileo will continue to accelerate our position as the leading provider of API-based solutions for fintechs and companies looking to embed payments within their business models."
  • Prior to joining Galileo, McGuire was president and COO at Backbone PLM, where he managed the company's revenue, operations and overall company performance.
  • McGuire holds an MBA from University of Virginia Darden School of Business and is a graduate of Georgetown University.

Kepler University Expands to 63 Courses and Three “Graduate Level” Programs

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Articles, Spacecraft, Astronomy, Copernican Revolution, Cosmologists, Johannes Kepler, Kepler space telescope, Analytics, Kepler

It has also launched three graduate tracks in analytics, campaign optimization, and account management.

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  • It has also launched three graduate tracks in analytics, campaign optimization, and account management.
  • After over eight years experience at other agencies, Ive been incredibly impressed by the depth and breadth of training that Kepler requires of its employees at all levels.
  • It sets a new, high bar for the industry, said Fred Seddon, Associate Director at Kepler.
  • Expanding beyond industry and technical courses, Kepler University recently launched milestone training to help newly promoted employees succeed at the next level.