/ methinks sanity should be a requirement before mod guns are handed out :eek::p
Spookster whats YOUR opinion on the subject?
well bill gates trys to run peoples computers (his monopoloys) and therefore he would run me and all those others he does already with his brainwashing, it will be worse if it happend big style.
scroots
Dude, there is no possible way that Microsoft is a monopoly. Know why? Take all of Microsoft's games for example. EA writes games, Ubisoft writes games, all of these other companies write games. Microsoft makes Windows. It's widely used because people like it. But people have a choice (Linux is the main other choice). Microsoft's game system (which is awesome I must say), XBOX, how many people have PS2 or GameCube instead of it? What I'm basically saying is you have a choice, so Microsoft's not a monopoly.
Sorry guys, just had to get that out :D
Doesn't matter whether they are or aren't, what matters is whether they tried to monopolise a market ;)
Alright guys get back on topic. This is not a "is microsoft evil" "bash microsoft/bill gates" thread.
cg9com,
I think it would be a great idea. Imagine being able to draw graphics without using your hands. Or maybe write a letter by just thinking of the words you want to say. Or for the gaming people imagine being able to control your character in the game by simply thinking about it.
In areas of business and industry and science it could allow for efficiency of day to day tasks and endless possibiities.
Also just to clarify:
I am not referring to installing USB ports in your head you silly people. :p
As it states in the article your brain waves would be read from sensors and then I say from there those signals would be sent to your computer via a USB port on your computer.
So in essence if you could wear a helmet of sorts that contains sensors and that helmet has a cord that goes to your computer and connects to your computer via something like a USB port.
Originally posted by Spookster
Also just to clarify:
I am not referring to installing USB ports in your head you silly people. :p
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Oh, I thought you were thinking of the Matrix and that wicked looking plug in the backs of their heads.
it never surprises me that a human being can be so inherently evil, that not only do we deface our own god given bodies for the sake of our own misused, flawed technology, but we actually think its a good idea ....
many woes unto those who love technology this much, we may not see a downside now, but trust in ignorance.
That would be kind of strange. I dont like it because I think having to do this 8-10 hours a day would be pretty exhaustive. When I use my mouse and keyboard alot of times I just do things instinctively. Forcing a mind to do all these tasks IMO is to much and not many people could maintain this on a daily basis.
Imagine being able to draw graphics without using your hands.
That is pretty interesting. For anyone that does any kind of electronic art you usually have this picture in your mind and you just try to output it using your hands and whatever software(tools) are available. Sometimes it is exactly what you had in mind and sometimes it is not. With this technology it would go straight from the mind to the "canvas". I really cant imagine this because you would be drawing and touching up your colors, vectors, ect with your mind ...freaky.
I hope the W3c creates some decent standards for writing code with Electric Brain Signaling Technology.:D I would like to see some of the color pictures they are talking about in the article of the transmitted waves.
Just my 2 cents.
Originally posted by allida77
When I use my mouse and keyboard alot of times I just do things instinctively. Forcing a mind to do all these tasks IMO is to much and not many people could maintain this on a daily basis.
Wouldn't be forcing. I think surfing would be much faster if I just focused on a link with my eyes, and told myself to open it in a new tab ;).
(though, typing a few characters and hitting shift-enter, or middle-clicking is certainly speedy).
As for *cough* "defacing our god-given bodies", you're making two assumptions. One, that it is defacing, and two, that perhaps we are supposed to finish our evolution ourself. (Not that I prescribe to that theory)
And how is reading electric signals naturally emanating from our head defacing anyway?
My cordless mouse sends signals to be interpretted by the base station, my brain also naturally sends signals. I don't see the problem with setting a receiver to interpret them.
i dont want to get off track, if you really want to discuss it, PM me.
i was just voicing my opinion :thumbsup:
i just dont think its right ...
i prize for me yipee ive found a coding forums challenge, to make one of these things in blue peter style fashion out of tin foil and washing up liquid bottles.
joke
scroots
For me it needs to be the other way around - computer controls my 'brain'. :)
Imagine how embarassing it would be to think something you did not mean to say?
-boy, what an idiot
or something like that.
Originally posted by jkd
I think surfing would be much faster if I just focused on a link with my eyes, and told myself to open it in a new tab ;)
That would be fantastic :) Yeah man ... I could go "Back" just by wanting to; type just by verbalising in my head; that would be marvellous. And you can always turn it off, if you don't want people walking past your desk to know what you're thinking ... or you could have a dual interface for security - eg, you have to think of something, and then make a specific physical indication, like wink or nod your head.
I could think "go to coding forums" and then wiggle my nose like Samantha :D
And equally ...
Originally posted by Spookster
Imagine being able to draw graphics without using your hands.
Imagine how liberating that would be if you can't use or don't have any hands.
Originally posted by brothercake
I could think "go to coding forums" and then wiggle my nose like Samantha :D
I used to watch that show when I was a kid. lol
And equally ...
Imagine how liberating that would be if you can't use or don't have any hands.
That would open up a whole new world for those paralyzed from the neck down.
if macromedia or something made a HUGE program where you could think of a script. Then KABOOM!!!!!You have yourself a browser compatable, SUPERENCRYPTED, Instantloading script.
You gotta be kidding me.
#1, the human brain is by far the most complex piece of engineering there is, beyond any piece of technology we've managed to design. As a practical matter, getting it to work right a la "Neuromancer" or many other cyberpunk novels would be very difficult indeed.
#2, computers can be hacked. Do this and people can be hacked too, much better than any psychologist or propagandist can. Cyberpunk novel writers love that concept.
#3, doesn't this sound like a big step in the direction of the Borg?
(Don't say it, firepages, Spookster. Just don't. :) )
#4, the global legal system still hasn't stabilized enough around Internet technology to think about this. How in the Galaxy would you police these devices? What laws would you have regarding them? The explosive introduction of the Internet already has given law enforcement agencies around the world massive headaches.
I know one person by pen name who pulled her own writing from the Net because she moved into a fundamentalist country, where even the slightest hint of what we might raise an eyebrow at could get her in jail or executed. In a world that has such a varying level of tolerance, where such devices might rightfully be perceived as unnatural, having such a device installed might be grounds for execution.
As a Catholic, I'm a little bit opposed to the idea of having something plugged directly into my brain on religious grounds. For more practical, down-to-Earth (pun not intended) reasons, I'm very much against the whole idea.
Alex, you put it in much better words than i can. :)
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Originally posted by Alex Vincent
As a Catholic, I'm a little bit opposed to the idea of having something plugged directly into my brain on religious grounds. For more practical, down-to-Earth (pun not intended) reasons, I'm very much against the whole idea.
It doesn't have to be in your head ... I wouldn't like to have cybernetic implants either; that would be horrible.
But a one-way neural interface that can pick up and safely interpret brain waves ... that could be useful but still non-intrusive.
I was thinking in simpler terms - a receiver that can understand enough to translate clear, single thought commands into actions like "move pointer left" and "click".
Not that thought commands could ever be that simple ... it might seem like a thought is clearly in the center of your consciousness, but you know how many concepts and ideas swim around in there; for a computer interpretor it might be like trying to find a bubble of air in a swimming pool ... :rolleyes:
is any one here clear headed enough to use such a device? without shorting it out? i know my brain goes a mile a minute sometimes, surely that would factor in.
Originally posted by mattover-matter
if macromedia or something made a HUGE program where you could think of a script. Then KABOOM!!!!!You have yourself a browser compatable, SUPERENCRYPTED, Instantloading script.
Then what do we programmers want to do? Who will need us?!
Originally posted by ConfusedOfLife
Then what do we programmers want to do? Who will need us?!
The people who use that program will need us ... to clean up the mess it makes ;)
For medical purposes, sensoring the activation of Your brian, helping to examen or better understand a disease, Yes, however the problem with research is always, there are good guys and......... so You will never know the implementation.
Jerome
You create your own response to reality. Believe in the decadence of technology and you will concentrate on the evidence that validates your assumptions. No one view of reality could possibly encompass the breadth and scope of what's real.
I'm all for it. Where do I get one?
You create your own response to reality
Nice sentence! :thumbsup:
Much like my brain: not found :(
At least CNN has a custom 404 page...
Originally posted by Phantom
Dude, there is no possible way that Microsoft is a monopoly. Know why? Take all of Microsoft's games for example. EA writes games, Ubisoft writes games, all of these other companies write games. Microsoft makes Windows. It's widely used because people like it. But people have a choice (Linux is the main other choice). Microsoft's game system (which is awesome I must say), XBOX, how many people have PS2 or GameCube instead of it? What I'm basically saying is you have a choice, so Microsoft's not a monopoly.
Sorry guys, just had to get that out :D
I have a PS2 and a GameCube, but no XBox ;)
The GameCube kicks the XBox's a$$ in terms of game quality :D and I should know, I bought an XBox and gave it to my bro coz I didn;t like it :p
::] krycek [::
OK well I'm all for one of these devices - so I just went out and bought one.
- unpacking "CyberCortex Linking Module 2003"
- putting the headset on - ow! adjust headset... that's better :)
- reading manual. nah, the manual's more than 3 pages, so skip manual
- installing software onto PC... done
- activating linkup... done
- wow, I'm in! this is good - about as good as voice recognition :rolleyes: and there seems to be a funny echo inside my head - like, I think something and it is written on the screen (that's how I'm inputting this) but then I'm reading it and hearing it again... it's like a feedback loop and it's giving me a headache. :mad: plus I hate having to concentrate :p
- oh erm what's that? looks like someone's accessing my terminal from the net... uh-oh I didn't read the manual, I'm sure there was a bit about security...
- $#!* I didn't set my root password! aaaargh! the hacker's in... but it's ok, I can out-think him...
- what's he doing? uh-oh... quick, I have to unplug this thing - no, if I unplug without disconnecting the link via software then my cerebellum may not boot again... DAMN where's the thing to disconnect? the hacker's still here!
- I'm just about to...
Hehe, my sentiments exactly. The Net ownz u, d00d.
It's just not a good idea, as I said earlier.
(I hope this thread stays on topic.)
Originally posted by Alex Vincent
Hehe, my sentiments exactly. The Net ownz u, d00d.
It's just not a good idea, as I said earlier.
(I hope this thread stays on topic.)
Considering how difficult it is to get good voice recognition software I think the likelihood of this happening anytime in the near future is pretty close to zero.