The problem with that idea is who controls procreation. Who would you trust to decide you could give birth and who couldn't? There's a reason that Hitler used the idea and it has a great potential for abuse.
On a side note, there is legal precident for the right to give birth. During the contriversy in the 70's over "test tube babies/artificial insemination", it was determined that US citizens do have reproductive rights. I'm sure there's tons of other cases involving the concept. Maybe by fundamental, you weren't talking US law? I can follow the argument half way, but when it comes to deciding for other people...it just doesn't sit well.
Actually, from what I remember reading, Hitler got the idea from the US. In addition to Oregon, the city of Sacremento had a pretty large program going. Many people in mental institutions and prisons were force-sterilized. I have to admit, I kind of like the parenting license idea though.:)
In Vitro fertilization had success rates of around 10-15% when the US began using the technique. Assuming the 1% rate for cloning is correct, what is the difference? I think most of the moral objections stem from not understanding the process.
Because, when the crime is committed, the IP address is what it's going to be tracked to. It's all good to claim that it wasn't you, but someone else using your computer - - it's just not a very strong defense. Someone should be responsible for what's going on with that connection. If you don't hold the owner responsible, who is?
I think that's why providers of WiFi should set up some kind of authentication system with customers' real names...it would give them some level of protection.
I'm not so sure about that. In the case of p2p lawsuits, they can only go after the IP address. If you set up a charge system like tmobile's, you have every customer's name, address and cc #. If you get sued, you can have records as to who was using your connection at that time. If it's all free and open, the owner of the connection is pretty much screwed. What if the crime was bigger than stealing mp3s? Think cracking, child porn, etc...I wouldn't want to be responsible for others' actions on the Internet.
I guess another solution would be to get driver's licenses and set up usernames/passwords.
My bad...I didn't RTFA as good as I should have. I think the title and the scary "zombie dog" picture distracted me. You're absolutaly right about the dogs not really being frozen. It is interesting that they can keep them brain dead for hours and revive them. I suppose there are numerous examples of people dropping below ice and being revived after 30-45 minutes.
It does lend credibility to the idea that "freezing" would preserve life for extended periods of time, but there is a big difference between 7 degrees C and freezing. I guess I'll postpone plans for freezing my head for a bit longer.:)
...but it sounds like these dogs recovered without damage. Whatever they replaced the blood seems to have protected all the cells. The article wasn't very in depth, but it sounded like the dogs were frozen for hours - if I remember correctly. Doesn't that indicate that all of the cells were protected from crystalization?
It seems like this research could very well lead to freezing people. The biggest hurdle faced by scientists working on "suspended animation" is the tissue damage (and finding research volunteers). Blood cells crystallize when frozen, which causes them to burst - not an optimal result if the subject is to be revived. Scientists have been working on techniques to use cryro-protectants - sort of like antifreeze - that will prevent cells from this damage. I believe the idea is inspired by some species of fish and frogs will become almost entirely frozen during a winter and revive unharmed. Applications for the technology could include extended human space travel and all of the other sci-fi-sounding reasons for freezing people. (I forget the author at the moment, but The First Immortal deals with this subject and is a very entertaining read). If these scientists have developed a technique to prevent cell damage like it sounds, this could be a big breakthrough in the field. I may have to reconsider getting my head frozen now.
It's a good idea to hide passwords that you've written on paper - but you don't need a safe. Just stick it to the bottom of the keyboard like I do. No one will every find it there.
Charges haven't been filed against them as individuals. The attorney general (Mass.) is trying to get a court order to shut down the sites. Charges will probably come later, but they think the "Ringleader" is in Russia. I'm personally glad to see state attorney generals fighting the battle against the spam/spyware.
Microsoft was actauly to one to provide Reilly with the information.
Sys-Con has decided to listen to its editors, who took a very courageous stand, its readers and advertisers and will no longer publish any of Maureen O'Gara's writings. Here is the story, from James Turner, Senior Editor of LinuxWorld, who, together with Dee-Ann LeBlanc, forced the issue by announcing Sys-Con would have to choose between them and O'Gara:
The good news is, the right thing happened in the end. Sys-con Media listened to what I and my fellow editors, their advertisers and the readership was saying, and made the correct decision. Maureen O'Gara's bylined material will no longer appear anywhere in the Sys-con universe of sites or publications. We have received this commitment in writing from Fuat Kircaali, the publisher. Checking around the web sites this morning, I can see that her material is already almost entirely gone, I assume the remainder will dribble out over the next few days.
Now we can return to producing a world-class web site and print magazine, with the kind of editorial control that we think is critical. You showed your support for our position, I hope you'll be equally kind to us with your readership.
My faith in the human race is restored. I do thank all those who took such a stand, publicly and privately. It means so much to me to know that there is still a line, an ethical line, and some things that we agree we ought never to do to a fellow human. Sometimes, covering the SCO saga, you can start to wonder what has happened to the human race. SCO's fundamental problem is, they never see that line until they have crossed it. Then they wonder why they are failing as a company and in their litigation.
By the way, we found out how many comments we can have before the software sinks, on the last story. It seems 1,181 is our natural limit, so please don't add any more comments to that story. We are holding on by our fingertips, while MathFox works his wonders. It's never happened before. Remember when we had to move away from Radio Userland because we were having too many comments for the software? Well, again we have so many comments the software is groaning. Here, we can make the necessary changes to be able to grow right where we stand. Your outpouring of support made a difference. I fell asleep with a smile on my face, believe it or not. I had no idea so many people cared so much about Groklaw and about me. I thank you all very much. I'll remember yesterday all the days of my life.
I'd really like the flat panel technologies to get cheaper, but we've been hearing about it for a long time. I keep reading articles about new display technologies that never actually bear fruit. This new prototype from Motorolla sounds promising...$400 for a 40-inch HDTV sounds like a bargin. I'll buy one as soon as I read about it on my "electronic ink" newspaper.:^)
Not to mention the fact that using BitTorrent for any "prerelease" is risky. I remember how many of my friends saw the 1st prequel days before it was in theaters. If you want to test the legal waters with p2p, then Episode III will get you attention.:) I'm sure the studio has tons of people that are looking for that one to pop up.
Reviews like these, and news of the PG-13 rating are startging to get my geeky hopes up for this one. Do we dare hope that this movie could be good?
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The problem with that idea is who controls procreation. Who would you trust to decide you could give birth and who couldn't? There's a reason that Hitler used the idea and it has a great potential for abuse.
On a side note, there is legal precident for the right to give birth. During the contriversy in the 70's over "test tube babies/artificial insemination", it was determined that US citizens do have reproductive rights. I'm sure there's tons of other cases involving the concept. Maybe by fundamental, you weren't talking US law? I can follow the argument half way, but when it comes to deciding for other people...it just doesn't sit well.
Actually, from what I remember reading, Hitler got the idea from the US. In addition to Oregon, the city of Sacremento had a pretty large program going. Many people in mental institutions and prisons were force-sterilized. I have to admit, I kind of like the parenting license idea though. :)
My question is; why is Apple switching platforms over to Yugos? /fark //slashes ///are catching
"ID is just the new name for Creationism after Creationism got trounced badly in some debates (once Scientists got their acts together)."
I like how someone put it: "Intelligent Design is just Creationism dressed up in a cheap tuxedo."
In Vitro fertilization had success rates of around 10-15% when the US began using the technique. Assuming the 1% rate for cloning is correct, what is the difference? I think most of the moral objections stem from not understanding the process.
Because, when the crime is committed, the IP address is what it's going to be tracked to. It's all good to claim that it wasn't you, but someone else using your computer - - it's just not a very strong defense. Someone should be responsible for what's going on with that connection. If you don't hold the owner responsible, who is?
I think that's why providers of WiFi should set up some kind of authentication system with customers' real names...it would give them some level of protection.
I'm not so sure about that. In the case of p2p lawsuits, they can only go after the IP address. If you set up a charge system like tmobile's, you have every customer's name, address and cc #. If you get sued, you can have records as to who was using your connection at that time. If it's all free and open, the owner of the connection is pretty much screwed. What if the crime was bigger than stealing mp3s? Think cracking, child porn, etc...I wouldn't want to be responsible for others' actions on the Internet.
I guess another solution would be to get driver's licenses and set up usernames/passwords.
"Good grammer is only helpful to get a message across."
I hate to do this, but it's grammar, not grammer.
Just kidding. I think that we all rely on spellcheck too much.
My bad...I didn't RTFA as good as I should have. I think the title and the scary "zombie dog" picture distracted me. You're absolutaly right about the dogs not really being frozen. It is interesting that they can keep them brain dead for hours and revive them. I suppose there are numerous examples of people dropping below ice and being revived after 30-45 minutes. It does lend credibility to the idea that "freezing" would preserve life for extended periods of time, but there is a big difference between 7 degrees C and freezing. I guess I'll postpone plans for freezing my head for a bit longer. :)
...but it sounds like these dogs recovered without damage. Whatever they replaced the blood seems to have protected all the cells. The article wasn't very in depth, but it sounded like the dogs were frozen for hours - if I remember correctly. Doesn't that indicate that all of the cells were protected from crystalization?
"this isn't cryogenic "freezing people", "
It seems like this research could very well lead to freezing people. The biggest hurdle faced by scientists working on "suspended animation" is the tissue damage (and finding research volunteers). Blood cells crystallize when frozen, which causes them to burst - not an optimal result if the subject is to be revived. Scientists have been working on techniques to use cryro-protectants - sort of like antifreeze - that will prevent cells from this damage. I believe the idea is inspired by some species of fish and frogs will become almost entirely frozen during a winter and revive unharmed. Applications for the technology could include extended human space travel and all of the other sci-fi-sounding reasons for freezing people. (I forget the author at the moment, but The First Immortal deals with this subject and is a very entertaining read). If these scientists have developed a technique to prevent cell damage like it sounds, this could be a big breakthrough in the field. I may have to reconsider getting my head frozen now.
How about we just limit Supreme Court judges to term limits instead of the "life" gig.
You owe me a new keyboard Daedalus-Ubergeek.
I wonder how many people were searching the p2p networks on Sunday for "Intel x86 OS X Tiger."
Would you mind pointing out where this was found? ....Just for curiosity's sake.
It's a good idea to hide passwords that you've written on paper - but you don't need a safe. Just stick it to the bottom of the keyboard like I do. No one will every find it there.
"How long will this go on before people realize that the model is fundamentally flawed? "
...not until the RIAA starts suing kids for humming copywritten songs.
Unfortunatly, by then every consumer electronic device on store shelves will be DRM-enabled.
"It's Friday and the Google crew is out playing Volleyball."
I think you mean Dodgeball.
Charges haven't been filed against them as individuals. The attorney general (Mass.) is trying to get a court order to shut down the sites. Charges will probably come later, but they think the "Ringleader" is in Russia. I'm personally glad to see state attorney generals fighting the battle against the spam/spyware.
Microsoft was actauly to one to provide Reilly with the information.
...before their server melts.
Sys-Con has decided to listen to its editors, who took a very courageous stand, its readers and advertisers and will no longer publish any of Maureen O'Gara's writings. Here is the story, from James Turner, Senior Editor of LinuxWorld, who, together with Dee-Ann LeBlanc, forced the issue by announcing Sys-Con would have to choose between them and O'Gara:
The good news is, the right thing happened in the end. Sys-con Media listened to what I and my fellow editors, their advertisers and the readership was saying, and made the correct decision. Maureen O'Gara's bylined material will no longer appear anywhere in the Sys-con universe of sites or publications. We have received this commitment in writing from Fuat Kircaali, the publisher. Checking around the web sites this morning, I can see that her material is already almost entirely gone, I assume the remainder will dribble out over the next few days. Now we can return to producing a world-class web site and print magazine, with the kind of editorial control that we think is critical. You showed your support for our position, I hope you'll be equally kind to us with your readership.
My faith in the human race is restored. I do thank all those who took such a stand, publicly and privately. It means so much to me to know that there is still a line, an ethical line, and some things that we agree we ought never to do to a fellow human. Sometimes, covering the SCO saga, you can start to wonder what has happened to the human race. SCO's fundamental problem is, they never see that line until they have crossed it. Then they wonder why they are failing as a company and in their litigation.
By the way, we found out how many comments we can have before the software sinks, on the last story. It seems 1,181 is our natural limit, so please don't add any more comments to that story. We are holding on by our fingertips, while MathFox works his wonders. It's never happened before. Remember when we had to move away from Radio Userland because we were having too many comments for the software? Well, again we have so many comments the software is groaning. Here, we can make the necessary changes to be able to grow right where we stand. Your outpouring of support made a difference. I fell asleep with a smile on my face, believe it or not. I had no idea so many people cared so much about Groklaw and about me. I thank you all very much. I'll remember yesterday all the days of my life.
I'd really like the flat panel technologies to get cheaper, but we've been hearing about it for a long time. I keep reading articles about new display technologies that never actually bear fruit. This new prototype from Motorolla sounds promising...$400 for a 40-inch HDTV sounds like a bargin. I'll buy one as soon as I read about it on my "electronic ink" newspaper. :^)
/impatient
/sorry about the fark slashes
"Please God, post this..."
Are you talking to the real God or Steve Jobs?
It would be nice if they posted a schedule. I'd like to make a sign for my roof.
oh well...
Not to mention the fact that using BitTorrent for any "prerelease" is risky. I remember how many of my friends saw the 1st prequel days before it was in theaters. If you want to test the legal waters with p2p, then Episode III will get you attention. :) I'm sure the studio has tons of people that are looking for that one to pop up.
Reviews like these, and news of the PG-13 rating are startging to get my geeky hopes up for this one. Do we dare hope that this movie could be good?