Copyright does not just mean you cannot "copy"; it also includes public performance. You might have noticed that karaoke tracks are more expensive than the original song tracks. That's because you are paying for the right to perform that work in public.
You seem to be under the impression that an elected representative could be swayed by knowledgeable authorities more than well-funded like-minded lobbyists and cronies.
Is NASA testing these off-the-shelf components for use in a vaccuum? Under intense radiation? Under extreme heat differentials? In the presence of moon dust?
Are they checking to make sure each component actually meets all the specifications, or are they relying on the industry's statistics that most of the boards meet most of the specs most of the time?
If something breaks, who is paying for the support call? How will parts be replaced on site?
If someone produces some sort of product and puts a bunch of limitations on how I can or cannot use said product
Your premise is incorrect. The GPL is based on copyright law. There is no product; there is only a copyable work, as in a work of art. There are no restrictions on use, there are only restrictions on copying, distributing, and performing said work.
Think about it. The RIAA is not complaining about how you are listening to music; they are complaining about you copying, distributing, and performing their music.
Which as a teacher you should be allowed to say to the parent "the assignment is reasonable and you are not" and be backed by your principal.
That the teachers reading this are all laughing, choking, or rolling their eyes at the above statement should be a good indicator to the rest of us that reality and realistic left the schools quite a while ago.
Someone should make a PowerPoint presentation about it. Anyone know a 12-year old with a laptop and nothing better to do with it?
Actually, speaking as both a professional engineer AND a professional hypnotist here, hypnosis deserves a lot of scientific study, but not THIS kind of study. Sure, hypnosis can create hallucinations. We've known that for centuries. I would like to see further study into hypnosis for effective in skill development, memory retention, and behavior modification.
Even more profound would be hypnosis for identifying and resolving emotional issues, which could extend into physical maladies. Not just the obvious psychosomatic stuff, but even significant medical conditions. Of course, this would up-end Western medicine economics since we wouldn't be paying nearly so much for drugs, psychiatrist, or psychologists. Just IMAGINE what you could do with all that money you saved!;)
Take those "go-getters" of the hey-day, compare the educational curriculum, pop culture, and political philosophies of their childhood to those of our children today.
Just a hunch, but I suspect that comparison will show darker times ahead for the U.S.
Did the primates have no other predators?
As I recall, binocular vision is a characteristic of predator, not prey. (How far do I have to run or jump to catch dinner?) Motion detection and wide-field vision are a characteristic of prey, not predator. (Is something about to run or jump on me? Maybe a moderator with points?)
A curious thought here: if a corporation could launch a fleet of ships to outer space, wouldn't that put them out of government reach? Sure, seize their ground control, they'll just land in another country. (If not drop a bomb of their own!)
Obviously we would need a way to destroy such a threat! Let's contract out for a solution!
Learn persuasion skills so you get good compensation.
Prepare side interests that you can ramp up into money-making ventures in a few months. If your company folds, you get laid off, or you decide to retire (or just plain quit) and the job market sucks, you at least have an avenue to pursue.
At 1 AU, which by definition is the distance from the Earth to the Sun, the Sun would then swallow the Earth.
Sure, the sun probably won't supernova by creating the heavy elements, but I don't understand how it avoids going nova. When the hydrogen runs out, the sun will collapse under its own gravity. A shockwave has to occur, and that is a nova.
Wars and plagues will not obliterate humanity. Not even an asteroid hit now that we have taken certain steps to prepare. Civilization could be destroyed and populations devastated, certainly, but our race will live on and eventually rebuild new cultures and civilizations. This cycle could continue on endlessly except for the second law of thermodynamics!
The Earth's ecosystem is not a closed system. We continually get energy input from the sun. One day the sun will run out of hydrogen to fuse and it will go nova. The sun will continue to grow and nova until it destroys itself in a supernova. The Earth will be burnt, boiled, pulverized, swallowed, and/or blown out of orbit. These we cannot survive.
So yes, we have time, but we do need to get off the planet and into space. Not because of what we do to ourselves, but because of what the universe will do to us!
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Disney would never make another movie.
Now name a Disney movie and the public domain story they co-opted to make it!
Copyright does not just mean you cannot "copy"; it also includes public performance. You might have noticed that karaoke tracks are more expensive than the original song tracks. That's because you are paying for the right to perform that work in public.
The Big Bang also created lithium. In fact, many question whether stellar fusion can create lithium at all.
You seem to be under the impression that an elected representative could be swayed by knowledgeable authorities more than well-funded like-minded lobbyists and cronies.
That's the state motto of New Hampshire. Perhaps you are just in the wrong state!
Is NASA testing these off-the-shelf components for use in a vaccuum? Under intense radiation? Under extreme heat differentials? In the presence of moon dust?
Are they checking to make sure each component actually meets all the specifications, or are they relying on the industry's statistics that most of the boards meet most of the specs most of the time?
If something breaks, who is paying for the support call? How will parts be replaced on site?
If someone produces some sort of product and puts a bunch of limitations on how I can or cannot use said product
Your premise is incorrect. The GPL is based on copyright law. There is no product; there is only a copyable work, as in a work of art. There are no restrictions on use, there are only restrictions on copying, distributing, and performing said work.
Think about it. The RIAA is not complaining about how you are listening to music; they are complaining about you copying, distributing, and performing their music.
- Children's books authors are complaining about children not reading enough books.
- Rather than take responsibility for their falling sales, said authors complain to the government about their competition.
- Perennial computer addicts on
/. debate about children and video games.
- A lucid poster suggests parents take responsibility.
Dost mine eyes detect a recurring theme?"if the woman LOVES it then how could it NOT NOT be offensive"
Which as a teacher you should be allowed to say to the parent "the assignment is reasonable and you are not" and be backed by your principal.
That the teachers reading this are all laughing, choking, or rolling their eyes at the above statement should be a good indicator to the rest of us that reality and realistic left the schools quite a while ago.
Someone should make a PowerPoint presentation about it. Anyone know a 12-year old with a laptop and nothing better to do with it?
If you cannot read, write, or speak, what good will PowerPoint do for you?
From your statement I can infer
Only if the vein is visible. Otherwise the SMAA (Shrimp Moral Authority Association) will say it's art and not prawnography.
Well, this is the NEW Scientist, after all.
Actually, speaking as both a professional engineer AND a professional hypnotist here, hypnosis deserves a lot of scientific study, but not THIS kind of study. Sure, hypnosis can create hallucinations. We've known that for centuries. I would like to see further study into hypnosis for effective in skill development, memory retention, and behavior modification.
Even more profound would be hypnosis for identifying and resolving emotional issues, which could extend into physical maladies. Not just the obvious psychosomatic stuff, but even significant medical conditions. Of course, this would up-end Western medicine economics since we wouldn't be paying nearly so much for drugs, psychiatrist, or psychologists. Just IMAGINE what you could do with all that money you saved! ;)
Take those "go-getters" of the hey-day, compare the educational curriculum, pop culture, and political philosophies of their childhood to those of our children today.
Just a hunch, but I suspect that comparison will show darker times ahead for the U.S.
Did the primates have no other predators? As I recall, binocular vision is a characteristic of predator, not prey. (How far do I have to run or jump to catch dinner?) Motion detection and wide-field vision are a characteristic of prey, not predator. (Is something about to run or jump on me? Maybe a moderator with points?)
Like my parents always said, when you get that many people together you just have to learn that you don't always get your own space.
A curious thought here: if a corporation could launch a fleet of ships to outer space, wouldn't that put them out of government reach? Sure, seize their ground control, they'll just land in another country. (If not drop a bomb of their own!) Obviously we would need a way to destroy such a threat! Let's contract out for a solution!
I know Java very well, but my true strength is in design. It doesn't matter what languages come and go, those skills will always be useful.
Learn good communication skills so others will think you are competent. Even if you aren't.
Learn persuasion skills so you get good compensation.
Prepare side interests that you can ramp up into money-making ventures in a few months. If your company folds, you get laid off, or you decide to retire (or just plain quit) and the job market sucks, you at least have an avenue to pursue.
At 1 AU, which by definition is the distance from the Earth to the Sun, the Sun would then swallow the Earth.
Sure, the sun probably won't supernova by creating the heavy elements, but I don't understand how it avoids going nova. When the hydrogen runs out, the sun will collapse under its own gravity. A shockwave has to occur, and that is a nova.
Wars and plagues will not obliterate humanity. Not even an asteroid hit now that we have taken certain steps to prepare. Civilization could be destroyed and populations devastated, certainly, but our race will live on and eventually rebuild new cultures and civilizations. This cycle could continue on endlessly except for the second law of thermodynamics!
The Earth's ecosystem is not a closed system. We continually get energy input from the sun. One day the sun will run out of hydrogen to fuse and it will go nova. The sun will continue to grow and nova until it destroys itself in a supernova. The Earth will be burnt, boiled, pulverized, swallowed, and/or blown out of orbit. These we cannot survive.
So yes, we have time, but we do need to get off the planet and into space. Not because of what we do to ourselves, but because of what the universe will do to us!
I've seen Stallman's blasts before. This was quite calm.
I've seen him blather before, too. Smart guy on stage. Acerbic one-on-one.
Not good for big business? Exactly what is the biggest expense that business has to pay in the United States?
Answer: Salary
So please, raise your hand with me if you would be willing to be PAID LESS if you could WORK FROM HOME?
Who are we adding to Mount Rushmore? :)