One word: necessity. They simply haven't had to. Besides render/compute farms, we don't really need that kind of power. Most of what may have been pushed towards those massively parallel processors is now being pushed towards the GFX cards - where they DO have more than 80 cores (think CUDA, greater than 512 cores now). Most of the games out there still struggle to use more than a few actual processor threads. Some problems are linear and simply can't have more cores thrown at them for faster work.
Mod parent up. This is beyond true. At least our prejudices will be diverse if we are allowed to figure out things on our own and make up our own minds rather than slurping up the latest bigotry from FOX/NBC/ABC/CNN/CBS/{insert bigoted news network here}.
I drive roughly 27 miles to work following winding roads. If I were to take a straight show, as a pal-v bird flies, I would be looking at closer to an 18-20mile trip. This would shave off lots of time and reduce the discrepancy in gas mileage, for me at least.
I feel like this will encourage streaking. I streaked a few times during high school for laughs, now it will be useful for cutting class. I am certain this will backfire in short order.
In all honesty, I have not voted as I refused the shit sandwich, the stick poke, the knife jab, the face punch and all of the above. I still complain about all sides equally as I am equally dissatisfied with what is going on all together. I am totally against the idea of party system and think the whole idea should be wiped out. I'm not a total democracy "everybody vote on every topic" idiot either though.
I am not saying I have a better solution. I just know that I am not pleased with the current condition/implementation.
Mod AC up. This is a huge problem and it is exactly why I refuse to associate with a political party. Both sides here in the states are totally full of it and have blinders on.
I've seen estimates from $200 million to $500 million. In either the low end or the high end of the spectrum, WTF?? Why is this disparity between research and entertainment true???? Mod Parent UP!!!!!
I have a friend of mine who happens to have a terminal form of cancer. Due to chemo, his immune system is not acting as it should and he regularly gets colds. His doctor told him to take over the counter cold medicine (I've forgotten what kind) at a double dose - aka doctor prescribed - and evidently he purchased too much cold medicine over an extended period of time. He DID have his doors kicked in, and he was arrested. This is a disgusting thought and a disgusting response with absolutely zero cause and zero investigative work done. I really hope we manage to get this whole 'war on drugs' figured out before it kills us all.
Please step down from your pedestal. We already have the FDA. We don't need the FDA *AND* the DEA regulating our drug use. We already have the FBI (if you want something federal) and the state police (if you want something state), and/or local police (if you want something county/city/unincorporated) to do the actual enforcement.
But what about stopping drugs before they enter our country?
We have boarder patrol, coast guard, and relationships with foreign governments.
get off my lawn?
Lots of people have cars in that price range. There are even a large handful that have multiple cars in that price range when one would suffice. Why does a 45k price tag on a new mode of transportation sound so outrageous?
Why is gender only important for high paying and high performance work? Why aren't we crying and complaining about the number of male maids or female garbagemen (even the title shows the gap)? There may be gender gaps based on preference. Nobody ever mentions this. Why do we NEED more women engineers, construction workers, or tech workers? Maybe the women DON'T WANT THOSE JOBS. Stop trying to equalize something that has already found it's equilibrium.
I would rather you show me evidence of an MBA with a long term plan besides padding his own bank account. Show me one that isn't protected by severance packages and bonuses even when the company fails to make a profit.
You need to cite some evidence to back up "regularly".
Google search for the auto industry or financial industry. Even if I cited references you shouldn't be reading them, this is slashdot.
I wish we could all be this lucky! I also fall into the category of not having a supervisory chain dumb enough to outsource our jobs. These jobs are far and few between from what I can tell though. +1 to you.
If someone else can do my job cheaper than I can, to the same standard or better than I can - I deserve to lose my job - that's the free market people are always raving about, isn't it.
You have entirely failed to recognize the stupidity of our MBAs that are often in control of these jobs. The qualification for offshoring jobs is not 'cheaper, same/better standard or faster'. It is simply CHEAPER. These MBA types run companies into the ground regularly going for the cheapest alternative with no quality control or time requirements.
Now don't get me wrong, I don't assume those jobs offshore are always terrible either. They very well may be able to deliver on time, above/on spec, and much cheaper than American labor. From what I have seen - it is a crap shoot. Similar things can be said about American contractors as well though, but in America - you have the legal system and can sue the contractor out of existence if they screw you!
Obviously, most of you are missing the point. His ploy to get people looking into quantum computing is working. You are all at least discussing it. Some of you might even take career paths to try to prove him wrong. Well done Scott Aaronson.
If I didn't have such an aversion to puke itself I likely would have puked. No - nobody else puked but i thought this redneck one seat up behind me was going to ignite and blow up. He was screaming and his friends had to hold him from climbing up the last two rows to attack the dude projectile vomiting everywhere. Evidently he had more on him than the few specks on my shoulder that made me leave the movie early.
The most recent 3d movie I went to I got projectile puked on by an idiot 3 rows back that could vomit on the floor. I haven't been to a 3d movie since and have no desire to put people through similar feelings in my own home.
FWIW: I have an irrational fear of puke and this makes it 100x worse.
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One word: necessity. They simply haven't had to. Besides render/compute farms, we don't really need that kind of power. Most of what may have been pushed towards those massively parallel processors is now being pushed towards the GFX cards - where they DO have more than 80 cores (think CUDA, greater than 512 cores now). Most of the games out there still struggle to use more than a few actual processor threads. Some problems are linear and simply can't have more cores thrown at them for faster work.
AC speaks the truth.
AC speaks the truth. I had to read the last line again to make sure I had the proper negations in place.
Mod parent up. This is beyond true. At least our prejudices will be diverse if we are allowed to figure out things on our own and make up our own minds rather than slurping up the latest bigotry from FOX/NBC/ABC/CNN/CBS/{insert bigoted news network here}.
I drive roughly 27 miles to work following winding roads. If I were to take a straight show, as a pal-v bird flies, I would be looking at closer to an 18-20mile trip. This would shave off lots of time and reduce the discrepancy in gas mileage, for me at least.
Does the same apply for religion, sexuality, etc?
Yes. Why wouldn't it?
I feel like this will encourage streaking. I streaked a few times during high school for laughs, now it will be useful for cutting class. I am certain this will backfire in short order.
You meant your cyberpixels, right?
In all honesty, I have not voted as I refused the shit sandwich, the stick poke, the knife jab, the face punch and all of the above. I still complain about all sides equally as I am equally dissatisfied with what is going on all together. I am totally against the idea of party system and think the whole idea should be wiped out. I'm not a total democracy "everybody vote on every topic" idiot either though. I am not saying I have a better solution. I just know that I am not pleased with the current condition/implementation.
Mod AC up. This is a huge problem and it is exactly why I refuse to associate with a political party. Both sides here in the states are totally full of it and have blinders on.
I agree, it is usually the FEELING that matters when it comes to these sort of things. This is the same reason people still buy Prii (plural of prius http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/21/toyota-decrees-the-plural-of-prius-is-prii-your-latin-teach/).
Yummy! I would suggest pointing SETI that way and finally find the elusive *burgers*.
FTFY
I've seen estimates from $200 million to $500 million. In either the low end or the high end of the spectrum, WTF?? Why is this disparity between research and entertainment true???? Mod Parent UP!!!!!
and criminal!
I have a friend of mine who happens to have a terminal form of cancer. Due to chemo, his immune system is not acting as it should and he regularly gets colds. His doctor told him to take over the counter cold medicine (I've forgotten what kind) at a double dose - aka doctor prescribed - and evidently he purchased too much cold medicine over an extended period of time. He DID have his doors kicked in, and he was arrested. This is a disgusting thought and a disgusting response with absolutely zero cause and zero investigative work done. I really hope we manage to get this whole 'war on drugs' figured out before it kills us all.
Please step down from your pedestal. We already have the FDA. We don't need the FDA *AND* the DEA regulating our drug use. We already have the FBI (if you want something federal) and the state police (if you want something state), and/or local police (if you want something county/city/unincorporated) to do the actual enforcement.
But what about stopping drugs before they enter our country?
We have boarder patrol, coast guard, and relationships with foreign governments.
get off my lawn?
Lots of people have cars in that price range. There are even a large handful that have multiple cars in that price range when one would suffice. Why does a 45k price tag on a new mode of transportation sound so outrageous?
I feel like winning this could put you on the no fly list or some of the other terrorism related lists.....or get you a job....
Why is gender only important for high paying and high performance work? Why aren't we crying and complaining about the number of male maids or female garbagemen (even the title shows the gap)? There may be gender gaps based on preference. Nobody ever mentions this. Why do we NEED more women engineers, construction workers, or tech workers? Maybe the women DON'T WANT THOSE JOBS. Stop trying to equalize something that has already found it's equilibrium.
You need to cite some evidence to back up "regularly".
Google search for the auto industry or financial industry. Even if I cited references you shouldn't be reading them, this is slashdot.
I wish we could all be this lucky! I also fall into the category of not having a supervisory chain dumb enough to outsource our jobs. These jobs are far and few between from what I can tell though. +1 to you.
If someone else can do my job cheaper than I can, to the same standard or better than I can - I deserve to lose my job - that's the free market people are always raving about, isn't it.
You have entirely failed to recognize the stupidity of our MBAs that are often in control of these jobs. The qualification for offshoring jobs is not 'cheaper, same/better standard or faster'. It is simply CHEAPER. These MBA types run companies into the ground regularly going for the cheapest alternative with no quality control or time requirements.
Now don't get me wrong, I don't assume those jobs offshore are always terrible either. They very well may be able to deliver on time, above/on spec, and much cheaper than American labor. From what I have seen - it is a crap shoot. Similar things can be said about American contractors as well though, but in America - you have the legal system and can sue the contractor out of existence if they screw you!
Obviously, most of you are missing the point. His ploy to get people looking into quantum computing is working. You are all at least discussing it. Some of you might even take career paths to try to prove him wrong. Well done Scott Aaronson.
If I didn't have such an aversion to puke itself I likely would have puked. No - nobody else puked but i thought this redneck one seat up behind me was going to ignite and blow up. He was screaming and his friends had to hold him from climbing up the last two rows to attack the dude projectile vomiting everywhere. Evidently he had more on him than the few specks on my shoulder that made me leave the movie early.
The most recent 3d movie I went to I got projectile puked on by an idiot 3 rows back that could vomit on the floor. I haven't been to a 3d movie since and have no desire to put people through similar feelings in my own home. FWIW: I have an irrational fear of puke and this makes it 100x worse.