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Microsoft Plans VR Simulation of Everything?
Ian Lamont writes "Microsoft recently updated ESP, a virtual reality modeling platform that until now has primarily been used to model aircraft and flight simulations. Microsoft has plans to expand it to other industries such as real estate and urban planning, but one of the most interesting possibilities could be what one observer refers to as a 'simulation of everything,' based on Virtual Earth and perhaps even user-generated content. Indeed, Microsoft's research chief has been promoting the idea of commerce applications and other tools built on top of what he calls the 'Spatial Web', a blend of 3D, video, and location-aware technologies. He gave an example of a shopkeeper creating 3D models of his store's interior and goods with Photosynth and then uploading the results into a large 3D model of local shopping district. Customers could 'visit' the area, browse products, and order them for real-world delivery."
Think of all the por... uhh, possibilities!
In order to be a simulation of everything, it has to contain a simulation of itself, too; and then it has to contain a simulation of a simulation of itself... infinite descent! Only Microsoft would think they could manage that in finite space :-)
Did you really think that Microsoft Bob could be killed that easily?
Blue Syringe of Death
I seriously can't wait to play GTA:8 - my neighborhood. Without getting in trouble this time.
But does it simulate linux?
(these posts almost write themselves, so easy!)
Neo: If you're blue screened in the matrix, you die here?
Morpheus: The body cannot live without the mind
This space is not for rent.