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As someone who is interested in artificial intelligence, especially how AI will work in a financial environment, there’s a lot of information out there.

And that information doesn’t always agree. In fact, there’s a chasm of difference between the camps of AI advocates and critics. There’s also a difference in opinions about the potential for AI to change things–or mess things up, depending on that outlook.

That’ what makes an article in H+ Magazine so interesting. The article, based on Eric Drexler’s Engines of Creation, just looks at the effect a little AI will have on the world when mixed with nanotechnology. We’re not even talking about massive AI here.

The effects on the economy would be startling.

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You think trying to create an advanced technology to create investing strategies that can create high-return, low-risk trades is crazy, right?

Weird?

Impossible?

You need to sit back and check out futurist Dr. James Canton’s top ten weird science trends from his book The Extreme Future.

These trends include:

1. Artificial life spawns new electronic beings. (How about an artificial financial analyst?)
2. Teleportation. (Beam me up.)
3. Nano-biology
4. Internet self-awareness
5. Quantum computing
6. Mirror worlds and an infinite number of universes
7. Outer space travel becomes routine
8. Immersive realities
9. Always-on mobility
10. Widespread robot useage

One of the keys to merge with this “new future,” Canton says is to begin to “unthink.” You will need to relearn how you think when you approach the use of these weird technologies. Another consciousness shift will be how your current thought processes will be augmented by technological helpers.

As he says:

In the next evolution of business, where every business is an e-business, software agents and avatars will play an important role. Agents will help us navigate commerce, find information, negotiate deals and even keep us company.

Maybe these technological agents will help you trade stocks and manage to secure your financial freedom?

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If you’re considering trading online, your best friend–and your worst enemy–is your broker.

Unnecessary fees and poor performance can squeeze your profits and magnify your losses. Here are a few things that you should consider when your trading online, whether it’s trading Forex online, trading stocks online, or using an automated trading system to trade online.

Spreads

If you trade frequently, you should watch the spreads. The spread is the difference between what you offer for the stock and what the seller is willing to part with. In most cases, the broker keeps the spread, or at least a portion of the spread.

You want to make sure the spreads are tight, so that you keep more of your money. 

Security

Obviously, you want to make sure your money is safe from fraud and theft, but identity theft is also a concern. You can search for negative reviews and make sure the broker you choose isn’t a “fly by night” outfit.

Convenience

Make sure your broker works in ways that are comfortable and convenient for you. Make sure they take online payments, for example.

Add-ons and Leverage

Good brokers offer extra protection for the investor in services such as stop-loss. Leverage–letting you increase the potential of your position–is another add-on service that you might be interested in. Some brokers offer 200:1 leverage, or more.

Another brokerage service is high-tech charting and portfoilo management capabilities.

Extra Charges

With add-on features and services com add-on charges. Some unscrupulous brokers have low flat fees or spread charges and then make up for them with additional charges.

Trading Amounts

Some brokers require large balances to begin trading. This puts trading out of reach of most self-directed traders and investors. However, you can find brokers who allow you to open balances for as little as $100.

Tip: Search through the internet for reviews of potential brokers. Check for testimonials and complaints. People LOVE to complain. (See, I’m actually complaining about people complaining.)

Check out:

Interactive Traders

Zecco

Sogo Trade

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Your brain moves all sorts of things: it swivels your neck; it flexes and retracts your arms, it can move your legs. These miracles are really just an electro-chemical reaction.

Now companies are attempting to turn brainwaves into the ultimate joystick. NeutoSky is making an brain-object interface. Your brain produces brainwaves that become the commands. These brainwaves can be sent wirelessly to the object you want to move.

This device may be released initially as a component for video games. There’s also the possibility that this can help people stay awake while driving. Falling asleep while driving is lethal.

I have no doubt that as this technology is refined it will generate other uses. It may be a sign that as technology advances the line between machine and mind will blur.

But, the brain doesn’t just move little objects on a screen; brains move markets and machines are being used to tap into this.

People thoughts, hopes, and dreams are the basis for the world economy and the various markets. Online Investing AI is hoping to tap into these mass brain commands out there by using advance technology to create investment systems that produce high returns at minimum risk.

If a brain-object interface is the next step in mental evolution, this is the next step in financial evolution.

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I read George’s post yesterday about the demise of the dollar and began to pack my cans of beans and six-shooter so that I could head out into the wilds of some barren area of Montana where I would live in a shack and write cryptic letters about the coming financial destruction of America and the lack of good sushi in Montana.

But I stopped.

Here’s why: While George’s probably right that the dollar won’t be what it was, there’s no reason to assume that this is the end of the world. It will be the beginning of a new one.

First of all, financial situations are always in flux and currencies reflect that change. It might even be good for the American economy if we don’t have an easy ride. We may begin to watch our own financial books a little more closely and become more competitive and more inventive.

Second, the world is getting richer. That’s a good thing. The global economy is not a zero-sum game. We’ll have more people to trade with and more people to invest in. As technology gets better and investments become more available, our autotrading systems will seek out exponential gains.

Which brings me to my third point, the borders of investment are blurring. In this new age of financial turmoil, with its incredible highs and desponding lows, you should realize that there is always money to be made. It just takes a smart investor and a smart investment system like the ones Online AI are designing.

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