Slashdot Mirror


User: FrozenToothbrush

FrozenToothbrush's activity in the archive.

Stories
0
Comments
31
First seen
Last seen
Profile
(view on slashdot.org)

Comments · 31

  1. Re:What will it take? on What Will It Take To Make Automated Vehicles Legal In the US? · · Score: 1

    The vehicles have to be bulletproof so to speak.

    Plus a change in mainstream public opinion, which will only come through proven, high quality tech that does not fail even once. Many people are fearful of these things.

    People will need to realze that:

    • -Your right to drive is still in tact.
    • -Computers are safe drivers.
    • -Thousands of lives could be saved.

    It's unreasonable to expect human beings to be 100% aware and capable everytime they get behind the wheel, and yet this is the assumption. If we take the time and do this right it will be of incredible benefit to humanity.

  2. There's a strange disconnect going on here in America over this. I remember years ago in the 90's, how horrible this disease was. Now it seems like we're treating a common cold? What we know is this: -People are trying to cover their ass. -Mistakes were made and possibly continue to be made by not treating this serious enough. -The media is hyping this, but they themselves are saying 'everything is ok', the media is ONLY about doom, gloom and sex these days so this alone should throw some red flags. We'll know in 1 month how bad this really is, what we can take away from the cdc and media is that everyone is responsible for themselves and their own safety.

  3. This doesn't seem to make sense on Microsoft's Asimov System To Monitor Users' Machines In Real Time · · Score: 1

    Of course we have common programs on the task bar or desktop. The start menu is there for an easy, fast way to access everything else. I might only use the start menu a few times a day for those obscure programs, but it is still the 'best' way we have of accessing them. 'Invisible' menus and full screen tile displays that obscure ones work are not the way to go as the current situation should suggest to them.

    It just seems that they're trying to justify their position with this, they should be giving the customer what they want. And yes, for all you marketers; in this case the customers know what they want as evidence by this.

  4. Re:If true thats great on Tim Cook Says Apple Can't Read Users' Emails, That iCloud Wasn't Hacked · · Score: 1

    Maybe, I think they're heavily involved in these companies so these things happen more 'naturally' and therefore more acceptable. For example, if a person with close ties to the government is on the board and wants something done then it's normally done. This is how companies work. The other workers can voice dissenting opinions all they want.

  5. If true thats great on Tim Cook Says Apple Can't Read Users' Emails, That iCloud Wasn't Hacked · · Score: 1

    Not sure I believe it.

  6. Re:Beyond what humans can do on Climate Damage 'Irreversible' According Leaked Climate Report · · Score: 2

    Denier! Denier! Everyone point and make an angry face!

  7. Re:Google don't be evil on Google Receives Takedown Request Every 8 Milliseconds · · Score: 1

    If the entertainment studios want certain content taken down they can spend the 5 minutes it takes sending the request.

  8. Re:MUCH easier. on Selectable Ethics For Robotic Cars and the Possibility of a Robot Car Bomb · · Score: 1

    The computer would simply choose option C - slam the brakes and steer into an immobile object in a way that protects the people in the car. Everyone lives.

  9. Re:MUCH easier. on Selectable Ethics For Robotic Cars and the Possibility of a Robot Car Bomb · · Score: 1

    Thank you for this post. These silly stories by news agencies are simply meant to drum up sales. These "moral delima" articles are written by people who have no idea about programming or ai. An ai will never encounter a moral delima in the same way a human does, it simply operates too fast and is aware of so much more. It is also capable of much more simultaneously - with the only limit being the processing power and sensory input. The thing people should concern themselves with is a HUMAN taking control of the computer and causing accidents.

  10. I hope they bring them back on Lots Of People Really Want Slideout-Keyboard Phones: Where Are They? · · Score: 1

    I've been wanting a slide keyboard on a high end phone for years, they just stopped making them. Personally I can't stand typing on glass, plus you give up a lot of control on games. I often miss my old Epic 4g and realize in hindsite that it was a better phone than anything out today.

  11. Re:Missing Key Information on Social Security Administration Joins Other Agencies With $300M "IT Boondoggle" · · Score: 2

    Another huge thing is the continuous requirement changes from the government after the product is already developed.

  12. Re:What? on Predicting a Future Free of Dollar Bills · · Score: 1

    Gold has value to people for a number of reasons, it has for thousands of years. Gold is used in electronics if you're looking for a 'market use'. Every major civilization in history started out using gold before their eventual collapse, often coinciding with when they got off of gold and switched to fiat currency/currency dilution.

  13. Coolest in Texas on The Last Three Months Were the Hottest Quarter On Record · · Score: 1

    In my whole life. I guess they mean other parts of the world?

  14. Re:Who couldn't see this coming? on Massive Job Cuts Are Reportedly Coming For Microsoft Employees · · Score: 1

    I think some side-chatting and projects can be beneficial for moral, as long as people get their work done. Seems like often - modern thinking is to burn out your work force and get the most out of them - for the least pay of course.

  15. Re:Yay big government! on Police Recording Confirms NYPD Flew At a Drone and Never Feared Crashing · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What you're describing takes a fundamental change in the human condition of most people. Money and taxes are an enabler for those who are pro-authoritarian. I don't think the original posters thought should be dismissed so coldly.

  16. Re:What could go wrong! on Airbus Patents Windowless Cockpit That Would Increase Pilots' Field of View · · Score: 1

    I'm curious as to why it's not widely available in the consumer world. From everything I've read about it, it should've revolutionized a lot of industries ten years ago.

  17. Technical on Will 7nm and 5nm CPU Process Tech Really Happen? · · Score: 1

    This seems highly technical which is great. I would say at best these issues are 5 years out. Plus, stacking processors + making them larger is always an option. The margins on processors can be slim at the low end, to many fold at the top. The manufacturers will have to learn to live on leaner margins all round.

  18. Horrible! on Samsung Apologizes For Workers' Leukemia · · Score: 1

    They should make these people millionaires (in U.S. currency). Ultimately there is no compensation to the victims families for this.

  19. Re:"There is a problem with the law, so ban scient on UN to Debate Use of Fully Autonomous Weapons, New Report Released · · Score: 1

    Human beings need to understand themselves better; the machines will only be as good as their creators. We have no right and absolutely no need to build killer robots at this time. This further disconnects people from the reality of life and death.

  20. Re:Competition on The Mere Promise of Google Fiber Sends Rivals Scrambling · · Score: 1

    I have AT&T gigabit in my area and I'm waiting for google based on principle. AT&T has a track record I don't agree with.

  21. Re:A drop in the bucket. on California City Considers Restarting Desalination Plant To Fight Drought · · Score: 1

    You should move to a town in a fracking zone and check the water for yourself.

  22. Re:Why no cells in the lab yet? on NASA Proposes "Water World" Theory For Origin of Life · · Score: 1

    Perhaps it was the intention of the Universe itself that brought the first cells into being...

  23. Re:Well on Switching From Sitting To Standing At Your Desk · · Score: 1

    Nice, I've often thought about a standing desk. Have you noticed any positive effects? More energy, muscle tone?

  24. Re:$300? on Five-Year-Old Uncovers Xbox One Login Flaw · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Such a small prize for a million dollar flaw. Basic QA should've caught this.

  25. Re:Force Manure on UN Report: Climate Changes Overwhelming · · Score: 1

    Nicely said, and thanks for the link.