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I ROBOT! Do we need international rules?
Isaac Asimov set some rules that he thought that Robot’s if existed should obey. The point is now that science fiction has started to become a reality we are seeing robotic technology and robots being... Artificial brain '10 years away' - End of the human race?
" A detailed, functional artificial human brain can be built within the next 10 years, a leading scientist has claimed. Henry Markram, director of the Blue Brain Project, has already simulated elements of a rat... 'Battlestar Galactica' Series Finale 'Daybreak Pt 2' Airs Friday
It all comes down to this: Starbuck's destiny, Hera's fate, the Final Five, a fleet of marooned humans, and a race of cloned Cylons will culminate in the final episode ever of the highly-acclaimed series Battlestar...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 37 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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1124 views | 10 recommendations | 1 comment
Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak Now More Science Than Fiction
Harry Potter's invisibility cloak would be a welcome addition to any curfew weary teen's wardrobe and now, thanks to the miracles of science, this magical garment of popular fiction could become a reality. Scientists... Sir Arthur C Clarke: A life-long public intellectual
" Sir Arthur C Clarke: A life-long public intellectual 91st birth anniversary on 16 Dec 2008 “For every expert, there is an equal and opposite expert.” Sir Arthur C Clarke, whose 91st birth anniversary... The New James Bond: Environmental EcoGeek
EcoGeek.org comments on the environmental tech in the latest James Bond film. Apparently the film features elite criminals who use astroturf groups in a grab for control of water (a real-world threat). James Bond... CAPTAIN KIRK PHOTON TORPEDOS SULU'S CLAIMS ,
William Shatner speaks on the turbulant non-relationship him and George Takei had during Star trek in the 1960's , while the movies were filming production, until current day. William Shatner... 212 views | 2 recommendations | 8 comments
Turing Test Contest Proves Artificial Intelligence is Making Gains
The Loebner Prize contest was held in England this past weekend, where artificial intelligence machines were put to the test to see if they could convince judges that they were intelligent humans. Based on...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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322 views | 14 recommendations | 5 comments
Next Generation of Innovation for the Grassroots
Taking inspiration from science fiction sagas like the TV show Star Trek, the next generation of innovation is already taking shape in the South. A group of innovative facilities called Fab Labs (short for... Sci-Fi Award Finalists Announced
Attention all sci-fi fans: the annual PKD Award finalists have been announced. But, if you're still new to the science-fiction game, perhaps start with something from the amazing and prolific back catalogue of the masterful writer after whom the award is named: Philip K.... Parallel Worlds
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In my work as a visual artist I was always intrigued by the Many Worlds (Parallel Worlds) interpretation of quantum mechanics. It was highly controversial because the... 12 Things That Will Become Reality By 2020
Predicting the future is a risky business, indeed. But if anyone has a right to try, it's a science-fiction writer. We may not always get it right, but sometimes we can look beyond the trees and actually SEE the...
created by Adventure Books of Seattle | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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540 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Ridley Scott's expanded 5-disc Blade Runner set is nigh; plus, sequel?
"The mother of all Blade Runner versions is now available for pre-order at Amazon. Also, as reported at Moviehole, Ridley Scott is mulling a sequel to BR. I have only one request of Mr. Scott..."A "No Free Lunch" Birthday
"It's the 100th birthday of one of the writers who helped invent modern science fiction: Robert Heinlein, born in Butler, Missouri (1907). He wrote more than 50 novels and collections of short stories over a...The Stuff I Didn't Get To -- 3/13/07
"-Yeah, but is there going to be a stamp?-The US Postal service has unveiled new mailbox wraps to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Star Wars. Either there's something wrong with my head or these...
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