So basically, if I somehow make my virtual pet/person/robot/whatever kill another virtual person, but the real world physical counterpart ACTUALLY went and kill someone as part of their expression (either intentionally or unintentionally...like hugging someone till it crush them). Does that count as the robot killing them or me?
Lastly, another step towards iRobot or the Terminator?
Iraq wouldn't work. By the time they finish taking the picture of a entire city and map it out, either the US military or some militia group would already blown up parts of the city; thus, they have to remap it again. You probably need a stable city that doesn't have severe violence and bombing that goes off every week to make this useful.
This sounds like the ideal mapping project. Everytime I need to find some place in a new environment, it is always difficult to tell some building apart. And I do believe that Google Inc. is going to make some significant investment in this technology (if not buying it out entirely).
BUT! (Yes, there is always a BUT to every good news.) Anyone think that the NSA or the Homeland Security is going to be ok with this? I mean...Google Inc. already got in trouble with the NSA and Homeland with the 3D building thing in Google Earth. I believe incorporating this kind of detail into the map (especially in area they deem 'vulnerable' targets) would only bring more questions and problems with the Feds. The NSA and/or Homeland is going to make some argument about how realistic the map look and how potential terrorist can use it to plan large scale attacks, and they would probably try to put as much restriction on this if possible (if not shutting it down entirely). Just some thoughts.
Do you know if they can somehow take a picture of the atoms while it is at a freeze frame? or will the photon cause the atoms to move again? I just need some pictures of real atoms to prove to my liberal art 'friends' that atoms are not just some random stuff we (chemist and chem e) thought up to confuse them.
I think it is more just that your reaction rate increased while you are in danger. When in danger, the fight-or-flight respond trigger in your body, and your body goes into this hype-up state. The reaction rate is slightly higher so your body can react faster - making it feel like time is slower. The few thing I remember from biology and psychology class (Sry, I am a Chemical Engineer, so I am not that well verse in biology) is that it doesn't matter how fast your reaction rate is, it take a certain amount of time for the signal to be send from your eyes to your brain; thus, there is a limit to which how fast the brain can react. Also, the eyes can only perceive so much information at any given time, and that is why it only require 24 pictures per second to produce a continuous motion in the human brain. I remember reading an article on memory similar to this before (need to find it again and reread it). But I remember it stating that traumatizing memory are perceive to be longer ONLY in retrospect. In reality, the event took place at the same rate, but the memory stick to the brain much easier and better than other memory; thus, in contrast to other memory, the memory of the dreadful event seems to be longer cause you remember more/clearer of it.
Now, about whether or not time slow down. That really depend on which frame of reference you are looking at. That goes into Einstein's theory of relativity and large massive celestial object that distort the space-time fabric. And no, I don't think free-fall will ever achieve a state where a discernible differences can be observed.
On another note, what's with the statement 'We discovered that people are not like Neo in The Matrix,'? Is the original concept that people are LIKE Neo? That people can fly? Throw other people hundreds of feet into the air? or fight a hundred clones at the same time?
I am sorry if I am a chemical engineer and not a EE or CS major. But if what you said is true, then the RAM usage on a perfectly new computer with Vista shouldn't used up around 500mb of RAM either, but they are. Also, if it already cache the information, then how come every time I open Firefox or Winamp, I see a clear jump in my RAM memory? What I mean is...why is it that Vista sit at idle at around ~500mb, and the moment I open firefox (which I have been using on a daily basis for months), it jump to around 650-700mb? If it is already cached, shouldn't it stay relatively constant?
Does the software impact the performance of my computer?
"We have gone to great lengths to design the Windows Feedback Program software to limit the amount of computer resources it uses to collect data. You may see a minor change in performance when you first log in to Windows; however, this typically only occurs during the first few minutes after login while we are collecting basic configuration information."
In my opinion, that translate to...
"The print out of the code is so lengthy the printer ran out of ink, twice. The software will not severely hamper the performance of the computer (as compare to Vista that already used up ~500mb of RAM on idle, there isn't all that much performance left to hamper anyway). After you first log in, we are going to collect some basic information and make sure you have an authentic Windows OS. We might decide to sue you or disable your OS if we found it to be pirated."
"German version of Wikipedia onto CD as there are significantly less pages than there are for the English language version. He said that English Wikipedia would 'barely fit on 2 DVDs."
Is German smaller in code than English, it not, then what is causing the extra space??? Also, if it can't fit on 2 DVDs, then fit it on 3 then. Its common for digital information to use multiple CD/DVD. Look at Half-Life 2, that is like 4 CDs right there.
I think it really depend on the volcity of the dust for the liquid to flow, and you still need to constantly refill the liquid cuz each dust will strike a tiny bit of it off, but it could be a viable solution. However, on the idea of electrostatic force...make sure you use AC cuz DC will just get you a bunch of toasted repairmen. (just kidding)
"As the astronauts who walked on the moon found out, the dust scratched lenses and corroded seals within hours."
I don't think the problem is with the dust getting into your lung, even thought that could be a serious one; however, I doubt ppl actually take deep breathe out in the open, and the air lock should be able to remove the dust with a strong air filter.
I believe the real problem is with the structure of the house ON the moon surface. It said that it scratched lenses and corroded seals within hours which mean that any windows and air lock seals will be damage. The cost of the constant repair for the damage might be the cost issue here. I am not sure if I am getting it all right, but that is the problem as I see. What do you ppl think?
On the first day, people said "Let there be a better search engine." then google search appear.
On the second day, people said "Let there be a better maping system." then google map appear.
On the third day, people said "Let there be a graphic search" then google image search is born.
On the fourth day, people asked "What else is there to be?" Google answers "Porn video prodution?" People respond "Let there be one then."
Next thing you know, the RIAA, MPAA, and all the other start screaming "NO!"
Well, the money that "pay" is only "paid" once, however, the money need to keep/preserve the record continue to grow.
On the other hand, I think "old patend" as in those that are already expired for quite some time. Those patend still need to be preserve for later comparsion with the newly filed patend. Those expired patend cost lot more money, and its really hard to keep track of millions (maybe billions as some claim, but not sure) of patends, keep them safe, and all the stuff you need.
What is someone has a great idea on how to build a perpetual machine, but he/she doesn't have the money to construct it. Some other guy/girl came along and build it, and all the credit would go to the one that build it instead of the one that design the machine.
My friend, you are not alone in this paranoid. I don't exactly trust turning a hard copy book into a bunch of 1s and 0s, either, but that appear to be the trend of the world.
They are being destroy cuz it cost too much too keep them. (Atleast that's the story I heard) It cost money to keep the storing those records (room, maintaince, security to look after the record, etc.) and if there are too many records, they would have to expand the area to keep up.
Does this mean that there will be a lot more funny patent rights law suits I can read about??? I generally found them quite interesting and really funny.
Also, does that mean I can try to patent the "eletronic patending system" by calling it the "patend facilitation device" ??? lol
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So basically, if I somehow make my virtual pet/person/robot/whatever kill another virtual person, but the real world physical counterpart ACTUALLY went and kill someone as part of their expression (either intentionally or unintentionally...like hugging someone till it crush them). Does that count as the robot killing them or me?
Lastly, another step towards iRobot or the Terminator?
Iraq wouldn't work. By the time they finish taking the picture of a entire city and map it out, either the US military or some militia group would already blown up parts of the city; thus, they have to remap it again. You probably need a stable city that doesn't have severe violence and bombing that goes off every week to make this useful.
This sounds like the ideal mapping project. Everytime I need to find some place in a new environment, it is always difficult to tell some building apart. And I do believe that Google Inc. is going to make some significant investment in this technology (if not buying it out entirely).
BUT! (Yes, there is always a BUT to every good news.) Anyone think that the NSA or the Homeland Security is going to be ok with this? I mean...Google Inc. already got in trouble with the NSA and Homeland with the 3D building thing in Google Earth. I believe incorporating this kind of detail into the map (especially in area they deem 'vulnerable' targets) would only bring more questions and problems with the Feds. The NSA and/or Homeland is going to make some argument about how realistic the map look and how potential terrorist can use it to plan large scale attacks, and they would probably try to put as much restriction on this if possible (if not shutting it down entirely). Just some thoughts.
Do you know if they can somehow take a picture of the atoms while it is at a freeze frame? or will the photon cause the atoms to move again? I just need some pictures of real atoms to prove to my liberal art 'friends' that atoms are not just some random stuff we (chemist and chem e) thought up to confuse them.
I think it is more just that your reaction rate increased while you are in danger. When in danger, the fight-or-flight respond trigger in your body, and your body goes into this hype-up state. The reaction rate is slightly higher so your body can react faster - making it feel like time is slower. The few thing I remember from biology and psychology class (Sry, I am a Chemical Engineer, so I am not that well verse in biology) is that it doesn't matter how fast your reaction rate is, it take a certain amount of time for the signal to be send from your eyes to your brain; thus, there is a limit to which how fast the brain can react. Also, the eyes can only perceive so much information at any given time, and that is why it only require 24 pictures per second to produce a continuous motion in the human brain. I remember reading an article on memory similar to this before (need to find it again and reread it). But I remember it stating that traumatizing memory are perceive to be longer ONLY in retrospect. In reality, the event took place at the same rate, but the memory stick to the brain much easier and better than other memory; thus, in contrast to other memory, the memory of the dreadful event seems to be longer cause you remember more/clearer of it. Now, about whether or not time slow down. That really depend on which frame of reference you are looking at. That goes into Einstein's theory of relativity and large massive celestial object that distort the space-time fabric. And no, I don't think free-fall will ever achieve a state where a discernible differences can be observed. On another note, what's with the statement 'We discovered that people are not like Neo in The Matrix,'? Is the original concept that people are LIKE Neo? That people can fly? Throw other people hundreds of feet into the air? or fight a hundred clones at the same time?
I am sorry if I am a chemical engineer and not a EE or CS major. But if what you said is true, then the RAM usage on a perfectly new computer with Vista shouldn't used up around 500mb of RAM either, but they are. Also, if it already cache the information, then how come every time I open Firefox or Winamp, I see a clear jump in my RAM memory? What I mean is...why is it that Vista sit at idle at around ~500mb, and the moment I open firefox (which I have been using on a daily basis for months), it jump to around 650-700mb? If it is already cached, shouldn't it stay relatively constant?
Does the software impact the performance of my computer? "We have gone to great lengths to design the Windows Feedback Program software to limit the amount of computer resources it uses to collect data. You may see a minor change in performance when you first log in to Windows; however, this typically only occurs during the first few minutes after login while we are collecting basic configuration information." In my opinion, that translate to... "The print out of the code is so lengthy the printer ran out of ink, twice. The software will not severely hamper the performance of the computer (as compare to Vista that already used up ~500mb of RAM on idle, there isn't all that much performance left to hamper anyway). After you first log in, we are going to collect some basic information and make sure you have an authentic Windows OS. We might decide to sue you or disable your OS if we found it to be pirated."
I agree, but I think the main idea is to not only survive but also not breaking any bones. Remember - drop and roll!
Is German smaller in code than English, it not, then what is causing the extra space??? Also, if it can't fit on 2 DVDs, then fit it on 3 then. Its common for digital information to use multiple CD/DVD. Look at Half-Life 2, that is like 4 CDs right there.
I think it really depend on the volcity of the dust for the liquid to flow, and you still need to constantly refill the liquid cuz each dust will strike a tiny bit of it off, but it could be a viable solution. However, on the idea of electrostatic force...make sure you use AC cuz DC will just get you a bunch of toasted repairmen. (just kidding)
"As the astronauts who walked on the moon found out, the dust scratched lenses and corroded seals within hours." I don't think the problem is with the dust getting into your lung, even thought that could be a serious one; however, I doubt ppl actually take deep breathe out in the open, and the air lock should be able to remove the dust with a strong air filter. I believe the real problem is with the structure of the house ON the moon surface. It said that it scratched lenses and corroded seals within hours which mean that any windows and air lock seals will be damage. The cost of the constant repair for the damage might be the cost issue here. I am not sure if I am getting it all right, but that is the problem as I see. What do you ppl think?
On the first day, people said "Let there be a better search engine." then google search appear. On the second day, people said "Let there be a better maping system." then google map appear. On the third day, people said "Let there be a graphic search" then google image search is born. On the fourth day, people asked "What else is there to be?" Google answers "Porn video prodution?" People respond "Let there be one then." Next thing you know, the RIAA, MPAA, and all the other start screaming "NO!"
Well, the money that "pay" is only "paid" once, however, the money need to keep/preserve the record continue to grow. On the other hand, I think "old patend" as in those that are already expired for quite some time. Those patend still need to be preserve for later comparsion with the newly filed patend. Those expired patend cost lot more money, and its really hard to keep track of millions (maybe billions as some claim, but not sure) of patends, keep them safe, and all the stuff you need.
What is someone has a great idea on how to build a perpetual machine, but he/she doesn't have the money to construct it. Some other guy/girl came along and build it, and all the credit would go to the one that build it instead of the one that design the machine.
My friend, you are not alone in this paranoid. I don't exactly trust turning a hard copy book into a bunch of 1s and 0s, either, but that appear to be the trend of the world.
I always wonder about that. Does the eletronic patending system has a patend for itself?
They are being destroy cuz it cost too much too keep them. (Atleast that's the story I heard) It cost money to keep the storing those records (room, maintaince, security to look after the record, etc.) and if there are too many records, they would have to expand the area to keep up.
Does this mean that there will be a lot more funny patent rights law suits I can read about??? I generally found them quite interesting and really funny. Also, does that mean I can try to patent the "eletronic patending system" by calling it the "patend facilitation device" ??? lol