Pammi 0 #1 February 21, 2002 The advent of the 21st century has not seen the kind of exciting “space age” gadgets that people had predicted, Pearson said. But that could change as the speed of technological development grows ever faster and more emphasis is put on leisure and lifestyle.By 2012 the Orgasmatron — the artificial sexual pleasure device dreamed up for Woody Allen’s film “Sleeper” — will become a reality, Pearson said.Within four years, toys will be emotionally interactive, responsive to the feelings of the children playing with them.If emotional toys seem a bit scary, video tattoos —featuring moving images implanted under the skin — will soon give parents something worse to fret about.Also by 2006, scenes from blockbuster dinosaur film “Jurassic Park” could take a step closer to reality when the first extinct organism is brought back to life, he predicts.Closing pin jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #2 February 21, 2002 No way. We don't even have flying cars yet.I mean, c'mon. Flying cars for Christs sake! We're practically livin in the stone age here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingMarc 0 #3 February 21, 2002 QuoteBy 2012 the Orgasmatron — the artificial sexual pleasure device dreamed up for Woody Allen’s film “Sleeper” — will become a reality, Pearson said.And the human race will suddenly be faced with extinction..."Hmm... dating... machine... dating... machine... which is cheaper again?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #4 February 21, 2002 QuoteAnd the human race will suddenly be faced with extinction...It is not a matter of "if," it is "when.":::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #5 February 21, 2002 See you down in Arizona Bay...mikeA bucket of Jet A can heat an entire county if burned all at once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 February 21, 2002 Soon they will invent main canopies that fit in your back pocket......Or a disposable main so you just chop when you land and hook up a new one on the way to altitude........Hmmmm.........Now who mentioned flying cars...."Thats ok buddy thanks for the lift I'll just get out here!" Exits car at 10,000'................weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! 298th post...............I got spring fever.........I can't come in today..............Seb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 February 22, 2002 Flying cars would definately change skydiving...like school kids, instead of a bus stop, they'll have a spot..."I'll take Famous Titties for 400..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #8 February 22, 2002 That same article also predicts that computers will become sentient in the next 50 years and try to eliminate the human race. It also says that methods for time travel and faster than light travel will be invented by 2050.--BrianHomepageAIM: suprmath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 February 22, 2002 The real question is, will there be enough boobies for the needy? I mean, there's people out there going to sleep each night and waking up each morning with out boobies...WE'VE GOT TO HELP THESE PEOPLE!!!"I'll take Famous Titties for 400..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #10 February 22, 2002 i never got the computer take over thingok computers can in theory live for ever the time on earth is limited especiallly for a "species" that has infinite lifecomputers require power and thats it a place like mars would do just as well as the earth assume a computer does get that smart. a. its a computer just cause humans think its fun to run around killing themselves adn others why would computers, violence is a human traightb. taking over shit is also a human traightppl seem to assume that a super smart computer would act like a human only smarter.humans dont think anywhere near the same as a computer the events of 9/11 show this sure osamo used intelligence the do it but the inteligence didnt make him do it, that was his human(for lake of a better word information does not equel power it is mearly i toolthe only thing you learn at school is to memorize Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #11 February 22, 2002 "See you down in Arizona Bay..."Is that the big one i hear in the background??? Good bye you lizard scum! BYE!!!!!!!blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #12 February 22, 2002 QuoteSee you down in Arizona Bay...Learn to swim... learn to swim... learn to swim... learn to swim... learn to swim..."Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #13 February 22, 2002 Bill Hicks rules. Too bad he's dead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred 0 #14 February 22, 2002 Quotei never got the computer take over thingThere's a good paper by Vernor Vinge (another futurist) about the technological singularity. Basically, it says that once we develop artificial intelligence that meets or exceeds human intelligence, one of the first tasks the AI will be set to is to design a better AI. Recursively applied, "human" intelligence will be left in the dust.Whether they'll destroy us or whether or own laziness will destroy ourselves is left to debate.There's a decent summary here, and it's worth a read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #15 February 22, 2002 And for those interested in the complete predictions of Ian Pearson (the Orgasmatron wacko), you can find it right here (PDF file).I just took another look, and humans will be assimilated into the Net by 2075. Convenient, thats right around when I expect my physical body to give out. Unfortunately, the smart machines (which will be self-aware and superior to humans in 13 years) will have wiped most of us out by 2030. Whew.--BrianHomepageAIM: suprmath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #16 February 22, 2002 Will the machines build a faster jumpship? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #17 February 22, 2002 Faster than light my 2100. Of course, we'll all have been eliminated by our robot masters, assimilated by borg-like creatures, or absorbed into the net (all from the article). Futurists are wacky.--BrianHomepageAIM: suprmath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #18 February 22, 2002 the matrix thats all i have to sayits not my fault,my mind was not clearits all because of the heineken beer...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #19 February 22, 2002 but again that is asuming that the computers will act like humans which they dont there would be no purpose for them to destroy us i would place moneyt on the fact that there will not be a "super race" on this earth created by usok lets assume that a self thinking computer is made what characteristics stand out1. almost unlimited intelligence2. unlimited lifespan3. ability to learn more think more and expand itself4. all it requires is energy it needs nothen else no oxygen or anthing and it can fiquire out a way to be self sufficent5. if it has true thought it will have self preservationok scenario 1 computer gets super samrt it then makes a supierer race for what every reason what are we left with a group of things that think for themselves and are highly intelligent naturaly they dont want to be enslaved and they have the ability to destroy the computer.outcome super computer destroyed add self preservation and the computer wouldnt allow it remember humasn act on impulse any super computer would have its bases on current computers i.e it would calculate every possible outcome, in a matter or nanoseconds or seconds and it would come up with alot of sdituations just like thissitaution 2. ok assume it has human traights and makes another super computer and another each one will want to be in control see above self preservationthe only thing you learn at school is to memorize Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #20 February 22, 2002 i think if they actually were able to build a superior intelligence in a computer, you just build it without a network connection and it cant get out.that or you put microsoft windows on it, that way it will crash sooner or later if it gets out of hand.my prediction is that by 2035, every freeflier will have a video camera. oh wait....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #21 February 22, 2002 i see all the archway people stay up late!!!!its not my fault,my mind was not clearits all because of the heineken beer...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #22 February 22, 2002 lol yer thats how we can kill any future computer attcks install windows lol :)the only thing you learn at school is to memorize Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #23 February 22, 2002 QuoteWill the machines build a faster jumpship?Back to the topic kids common. Is skydiving going to be trivial in the future? If it is please take me now or before it's no biggie...........j/k..I got spring fever.........I can't come in today..............Seb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #24 February 22, 2002 Yeah, the dropzone is only open on the weekends so we have to pass the time between Sunday and Saturday somehow.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #25 February 22, 2002 Did someone say Borg ? If it's got tit's or wheel,s..it's trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
