08-05-2003 03:29									#1
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Then nano-tech, if so, what is it?

I was thinking about this, I cant think of any other technology which will open more doors then that.

	08-05-2003 03:30									#2
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a true lie detector would bring the US government crashing down

	08-05-2003 03:47									#3
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Since nanotech is a unproven pipe-dream, I'd say just about anything. We still don't have robot butlers, after all.

	08-05-2003 03:58									#4
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quote: We still don't have robot butlers, after all.

we could build one, but why do that when it's less expensive to hire a person to do it?

	08-05-2003 04:11									#5
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I'd say Genetics Mastering. Beeing able to remove deficient genes and selecting "good" genes would have an enormous impact on our lives, and doesn't seem too far technologically from now (certainly less than nano-tech ).

	08-05-2003 04:22									#6
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Faster than Light Space transport would be better, allowing us to research a lot more of the universe, and find new biologies and elements.
It might also allow contact with alien intelligences far greater than our own (highly likely) and new technologies from these people.

	08-05-2003 04:28									#7
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I say fusion. Suddenly we will have a virtually unlimited, cheap source of electricity that doesn't pollute. This will likely lead to electricity being the power behind most things, including cars eventually.

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A device that needs only a few drops of blood to determine the comprehensive health condition of that person.

A system that takes the previous device's output to compute what proteins and antibodies need to be produced to cure that person.

	08-05-2003 05:03									#9
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Teleportation.

But seriously, the only thing coming in the near future is in biotech. I haven't figured out how significant of a change it will be though.

	08-05-2003 05:23									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Sava we could build one, but why do that when it's less expensive to hire a person to do it?

we could hire one, but why do that when it's less expensive to marry a person to do it?

	08-05-2003 05:40									#11
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Davout

BTW, I have a robotic vacuum cleaner, and it is my Precious...

Cybernetic implants, possibly. They are already on the horizon for pacemakers and diabetics

	08-05-2003 05:41									#12
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I think in the things that are well under-development at the moment, biotech, including genetic engineering (anyone missed the thread about making eggs from males or whatever) will take the cake.
Nanotech being second but not taht close.
Things like fusion, or quick travel in the universe or not close to breakthroughs IMO, and would take much longer to have an impact on society, than biotechs which makes us ask big BIG ethics question every year.

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Segway!!!

	08-05-2003 05:59									#14
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Lulthyme, good point. Imagine the ethics revolution we might get if human cloning actually works.

	08-05-2003 06:17									#15
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While fusion is currently not close to breakthrough, the very moment that it is, fusion reactors will start spreading around the globe like a plague. What electricity company wouldn't want to reduce its cost to make electricity?

The ethical component of biotechs will likely force them to be implemented much after the technical limitations are overcome.

quote: Segway!!!

	08-05-2003 06:18									#16
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I'd have to go with Fusion. Virtually unlimited, clean power would be transformative.

	08-05-2003 06:20									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Ned I'd have to go with Fusion. Virtually unlimited, clean power would be transformative.

You know we'd still get charged up the ass for it though...

	08-05-2003 06:34									#18
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I don't know where to start! I've been watching too much Discovery Channel.. interesting stuff!

Especially from medical researches etc.. Oh man they're interesting right now, gene stuff etc. They're close to be able to grow spare parts for human soon, cloning from the original carrier (human) and then growing it to, let's say we need a heart or stuff like that. Maybe new eyes! They do that succesfully on frogs already and know how it should be done. They are making really cool stuff now, it's only matter of time when technology expands our lives sooo much more (at least the ones who are lucky enough to get to be part of this and getting treatments).
It's just so exciting. Also other gene technologies are coming, they're pretty hot stuff.

And of course by gene I mean DNA .

I think that the next one we really need is a new energy source though.. that would be a huge thing.

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Or I don't know, maybe there are huge things coming from AI sector I don't know.. Maybe we can finally make robots and machines that does ALL the hard work for us and we can concentrate on coding them and posting here.

	08-05-2003 06:45									#20
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teleports would be cool too. It would make travelling cheap and effective for those who want it. Also it would be good for logistics for businesses.

Portable teleports would be so cool.. .

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android prostitutes. this is no brainer question

	08-05-2003 07:50									#22
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Bio-engineering could quite possibly have an even bigger impact upon the future of our species and the future of our major crops.

	08-05-2003 09:00									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Sandman Since nanotech is a unproven pipe-dream, I'd say just about anything. We still don't have robot butlers, after all.

Not unproven at all. I think it's IBM who's currently working on nano-transistors for computers.

	08-05-2003 09:06									#24
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Stem cell research. I've read that they've had some success at growing new teeth from a person's own stem cells. It may be possible to grow complete limbs, or regenerate brain and nerve tissues using that technology.

	08-05-2003 09:42									#25
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Segway will blow all of these so called 'innovations' away. Cities of the future will be designed around them, I say!!! You laugh now, but I'll laugh last! You'll see!!!

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Either fusion or quantum computing.

	08-05-2003 09:49									#27
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quote: Originally posted by monolith94 Segway will blow all of these so called 'innovations' away. Cities of the future will be designed around them, I say!!! You laugh now, but I'll laugh last! You'll see!!!

They don't stand a chance in a typical Canadian winter. Pretty much the only place they won't wipe you out because of snow and ice is on the west coast.