Heads up Thursday

supernova1965 (Warren) · #1 22-08-2010, 07:02 AM

While not strictly astronomy related I think this should be interesting it is scientific in nature.

Visions of the Future

Intelligence Revolution

8:30pm - 9:35pm
ABC1
Thursday

What will life in the future be like? American theoretical physicist Michio Kaku believes humankind is on the brink of a radically new scientific era. In this 3-part series, he shares his vision for the future.

CraigS · #2 22-08-2010, 08:51 AM

G'Day Warren;

Interesting ... & thanks for the 'heads up'.

I'm not a real fan of Michio Kaku, although he is strong on the 'visionary' side of things. He's a good presenter (especially for a US audience).

I'm more of a Brian Greene fan. Somehow, I think he conveys more depth (in his books) than Kaku. Perhaps they're aiming at different market segments..

Cheers

supernova1965 (Warren) · #3 26-08-2010, 05:11 PM

bump

CraigS · #4 27-08-2010, 07:52 AM

Hi Warren;

What did you think of it ?
I found it quite interesting. Hows about that brain pacemaker ?
Scary stuff !

Thanks for the 'heads-up'.

Cheers

supernova1965 (Warren) · #5 27-08-2010, 08:11 AM

I really enjoyed it I reckon I could go for some memory chips in my brain imagine the instant recall potential and BELIEVE ME I COULD DO WITH IT

supernova1965 (Warren) · #6 02-09-2010, 05:19 PM

BUMP
The second episode is on tonight don't forget it is the Biotech Revolution

CraigS · #7 02-09-2010, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the heads-up (again).
I'll try to get access to my TV & maybe record it !
Cheers

mswhin63 (Malcolm) · #8 02-09-2010, 07:12 PM

Interesting program, although showing concern that some people on the program seem excited about "Machines" becoming "Man" and visa versa. I suppose with global warning whether natural or man made we may need to become robots to live through it.

After seeing the program although interesting not sure I like Michio Kaku way of presenting.

CraigS · #9 03-09-2010, 09:22 AM

Good second episode. (I preferred the first one, though).

DNA and genetic testing: Seems to me to be a Pandora's box. Just because we may possess a disease causing gene doesn't mean that the disease will happen in that individual. Its more complex than that so ... why undergo a test in the first place? He says to 'experience' the social implications of it. I'm not sure that experience does anything other than support the cause of more research funding (politics here).

Thought provoking, although as I have mentioned about Kaku, a little shallow for my liking. I think he's a product of good 'ol Americana viewing audiences !

Covers the breadth Ok. But the depth ?

Thanks for the heads-up Warren. Much appreciated.

Cheers

supernova1965 (Warren) · #10 03-09-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigS

Good second episode. (I preferred the first one, though).

DNA and genetic testing: Seems to me to be a Pandora's box. Just because we may possess a disease causing gene doesn't mean that the disease will happen in that individual. Its more complex than that so ... why undergo a test in the first place? He says to 'experience' the social implications of it. I'm not sure that experience does anything other than support the cause of more research funding (politics here).

Thought provoking, although as I have mentioned about Kaku, a little shallow for my liking. I think he's a product of good 'ol Americana viewing audiences !

Covers the breadth Ok. But the depth ?

Thanks for the heads-up Warren. Much appreciated.

Cheers

The only thing is I think if they can identify that faulty gene they are on the way to correcting it as well and that is something to look foward too

CraigS · #11 03-09-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by supernova1965

The only thing is I think if they can identify that faulty gene they are on the way to correcting it as well and that is something to look foward too

Yep I guess so. The kid certainly appeared to have benefitted from gene therapy ... which was great to see. That WAS tremendous.

Cheers

supernova1965 (Warren) · #12 08-09-2010, 05:34 PM

Last one on tomorrow including Space elevator, Teleportation, Invisability cloak and Matter creation / minipulation should be good

CraigS · #13 08-09-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by supernova1965

Last one on tomorrow including Space elevator, Teleportation, Invisability cloak and Matter creation / minipulation should be good

Message received and understood ..
Thanks matey !!

Cheers

CraigS · #14 10-09-2010, 08:02 AM

So Warren;

Carbon nanotubes, space elevators, invisibility cloaks, nano robots in Medicine, etc ...
What's the conclusion ?
Where do ya stand, man ?

Cheers

supernova1965 (Warren) · #15 10-09-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigS

So Warren;

Carbon nanotubes, space elevators, invisibility cloaks, nano robots in Medicine, etc ...
What's the conclusion ?
Where do ya stand, man ?

Cheers

Bring it on I can't wait I want one of everything especially the space elevator I wonder if you can take your scope up with you.

CraigS · #16 10-09-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by supernova1965

Bring it on I can't wait I want one of everything especially the space elevator I wonder if you can take your scope up with you.

Did you see how thin the nano-tube 'ribbony' bit of the elevator was ??
There's faith required to use that thing (no matter how rational one's mind is!)

Cheers
PS: Standing room only. Collapsible truss telescopes only ... no hand-luggage... oh and you have to submit to a full strip search before embarking !

supernova1965 (Warren) · #17 10-09-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigS

Did you see how thin the nano-tube 'ribbony' bit of the elevator was ??
There's faith required to use that thing (no matter how rational one's mind is!)

Cheers
PS: Standing room only. Collapsible truss telescopes only ... no hand-luggage... oh and you have to submit to a full strip search before embarking !

that would depend who was doing the search

WadeH (Wade) · #18 10-09-2010, 02:46 PM

These shows are all very well but a bit pie in the sky. I remember space elevators being discused as the next big event back in the early 80's and if you believed the Popular Machanics mag. back in the 70's then we should all be going to work in personal flying cars if not working from home. And all sorts of wonderful other stuff which never occurs. Great for sales and viewing but not often reality. LOL.