Robotics and Transhumanism (non-religion/politics) [Archive]

MindFree

07-13-2010, 01:21 PM

This thread will be for the technical and practical aspects of robotics advances and transhumanism.

Please keep any religious or political discussions to the two threads in the R&P section.

Many criticisms of AI robotics and advanced transhumanism in our lifetime include ideas like:

-There really is no exponential curve, we are already running into obstacles that slow us down.

-The increasing rate of advance has been due to larger amounts of population being learned enough and in stable enough places in the world

-Paradigm shifts don't instantly speed up advance to keep up any exponential rate.

-There may be many obstacles that we aren't aware of yet that will slow down any advance.

We would like to claim that even without exponential advance you will survive until these advances of reversing age are made if you are healthy, in your early 50's or younger, and have disposable income and no debt. You will have the possibility to slow down your aging and replace or fix problems as they occur (heart attacks, failing livers, inefficient cell division), and you will be able to afford procedures and replacements as they first get on the market and may still be relatively expensive.

Advancements in various disciplines that will help create these circumstances will be kept up to date in this thread.

wildphucker

07-13-2010, 01:27 PM

love to talk bout this stuff but the forum aint serious yet

still got gaming stuff in it and sport sectioners be trollin

mistaballoonhan

07-13-2010, 01:33 PM

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/aubrey_de_grey_says_we_can_avoid_aging.html

pretty cool talk about it, although not very in detail.

it's a cool possibility, as to whether it will actually happen in our lifetime, i'm not so sure.

Dude.Jon

07-13-2010, 01:41 PM

Newspapers took 400 years to reach over a fourth of the world population.
Cellphones~15 years.
Blogs and social networks~3 years

I think within the next 50 years, we will have contact lenses capable of internet browsing. Once we have more efficient ways of creating/transporting power (transmitting electricity through insulated liquid nitrogen lines instead of copper, roadways inbedded with tubes that collect heat, using tides to turn turbines), we will consume what the efficieny makes up for and it will cost less.

That's if we figure out how to deal with the end of the world :rolleyes:

YoMaMa84

07-13-2010, 01:43 PM

I was apart of the robotics club at my school. The only black guy.......was so awkward at times. Fun stuff though.

Rockchalk0420

07-13-2010, 02:07 PM

Dude.Jon

07-13-2010, 02:33 PM

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"predictions are that by 2049, a $1,000 computer will exceed the computational capabilities of the entire human species"

Minds shattered

beerbaron105

07-13-2010, 03:06 PM

read "the singularity is near" by Raymond Kurzweil

http://geopolicraticus.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/the_singularity_is_near.jpg

moosecakes4all

07-13-2010, 03:31 PM

Neat thread brahs. Inn.

Rockchalk0420

07-13-2010, 08:35 PM

"predictions are that by 2049, a $1,000 computer will exceed the computational capabilities of the entire human species"

Minds shattered

And just think about how much that will progress Humanity? Mind = blown doesnt do it enough justice! Our entire species will have changed dramatically by then. I feel confident in saying that there are several breakthroughs ahead in our future that are unseen today. We all live in very interesting times for sure!

akkxn

07-14-2010, 08:03 AM

here's a vid on japanese androids that I found pretty interesting

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MindFree

07-15-2010, 03:31 PM

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http://www.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/RBE-Symposium/iStock_000001629680Small_rdax_600x359.jpg

http://www.physorg.com/news166181294.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superintelligence

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100331221414.htm

Swarm robotics is offering innovative solutions to real-world problems by creating a new form of artificial intelligence based on insect-like instincts.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100624091751.htm

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100627201529.htm

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100714141534.htm

Earplugs that allow certain sound through at correct levels while nearly eliminating all other sounds.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100629081744.htm

Improved motion detection.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100712102812.htm

Improvements in cloud computing.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100712102818.htm

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100627072458.htm

AgentSkyhawk

07-15-2010, 03:43 PM

so we'll be biotics and vanguards?

but srs, i like the idea of slowing down my aging process, especially right in the prime.

UniversityMisc

07-15-2010, 03:46 PM

Singularity will be achieved in our lifetimes, probably within 50 years or less.

By 2025, we are going to be at a point where life expectancy is going to rise faster than you age.

We live in good times brahs.

MindFree

08-02-2010, 01:04 PM

computing
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100727144946.htm
http://thefutureofthings.com/news/9991/quantum-computer-a-stage-closer.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100726151600.htm

nanotech

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100730191710.htm
http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=39406
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100730191704.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100726141819.htm

robot accomplishments

http://smart-machines.blogspot.com/

cISe03rmv0U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpY9ULDKho8

http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1895985/acrobatic_robots/index.html?source=r_technology
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/The-worlds-first-robot-with-conscience/articleshow/6235740.cms
http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/features/feature91016/
http://www.roboticstrends.com/service_robotics/article/learning_to_walk_for_the_sake_of_science/
http://www.defencetalk.com/army-technology-expands-snake-robotics-27726/
http://www.physorg.com/news199888488.html

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9189/historicalbyredwood19.png

IrateBrah

08-02-2010, 01:45 PM

Brothylated

08-02-2010, 02:13 PM

50 years...?

Prototypes have already been made.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22731631/

This came to mind when I read his comment. I read about this a few years back. They had a working model and everything.

MindFree

08-09-2010, 05:39 PM

Passwords obsolete in the personal supercomputer age:
http://www.physorg.com/news200590262.html

Program automatically edits people out of pictures:
http://www.physorg.com/news200238408.html

Neurology:
http://www.physorg.com/news200571500.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200317262.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200587953.html

Nerve regeneration:
http://www.physorg.com/news200247806.html

Cells:
http://www.physorg.com/news200569801.html

Growth:
http://www.physorg.com/news200580756.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200567965.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200294079.html

Oil renewable?:
http://www.physorg.com/news200568762.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200316727.html

Robot mechanical efficiency:
http://www.physorg.com/news200199163.html

Super- Computers, and conductors:
http://www.physorg.com/news200223990.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200123042.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200582492.html
http://www.physorg.com/news200591515.html

Artificial vision:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100805203343.htm

Prosthetic limbs that fuse to your skeleton:
http://io9.com/5030285/prosthetic-limbs-that-fuse-with-your-skeleton

Oprahwindfury

08-09-2010, 07:55 PM

read "the singularity is near" by Raymond Kurzweil

I have that book on my desk right now. Cant wait to read it. And everyone check out Futuretimeline.net Its got a lot of stuff on there about transhumanism.

Goose102

08-10-2010, 06:07 PM

I have that book on my desk right now. Cant wait to read it. And everyone check out Futuretimeline.net Its got a lot of stuff on there about transhumanism.

www.futuretimeline.net

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy5/gifnpics/future.jpg
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy5/gifnpics/future1.jpg

Awesome site. Reps on recharge brah

Tamorlane

08-10-2010, 06:28 PM

read "the singularity is near" by Raymond Kurzweil

http://geopolicraticus.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/the_singularity_is_near.jpg

I just bought this book, but then I read somewhere online that his other two should be read first. Wikipedia also said it's a continuation from his last two books with similar names (I forget their names, one is intelligence -- the other spirituality).

So is it alright for me to go ahead and read this one now?

MindFree

08-29-2010, 06:26 PM

Possible blood filtration using nanotechnology.
http://www.physorg.com/news201962514.html

Enhanced stem cell production.
http://www.physorg.com/news201528626.html

MindFree

09-08-2010, 01:42 PM

Neuroscience:
http://www.physorg.com/news203052531.html
http://www.physorg.com/news202992297.html
http://www.physorg.com/news203169256.html

Robot Flight:
http://www.physorg.com/news203003187.html

Robot modular snake:
http://www.physorg.com/news203055570.html

Improves storage:
http://www.physorg.com/news201785765.html

DNA?
http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=17920.php

Energy needs:
http://www.solardaily.com/reports/Scientist_Wind_solar_energy_is_future_999.html
http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Geothermal_power_gaining_attention_999.html

MindFree

10-24-2010, 02:32 PM

Neuroscience:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-10-tracking-neuronal-brain.html

Computer science:
http://www.physorg.com/news205737760.html
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-10-efficient-network-chip.html

Nanotechnology:
http://www.physorg.com/news205046528.html

Mathematics:
http://www.physorg.com/news199631037.html

Robotics:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-10-fish-robots-medical-prosthetics.html
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-10-robots.html

Program able to talk with different culture and language:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-10-bilingual-bicultural-roboceptionist.html

Love reduces pain:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-10-pain-brain.html

MindFree

12-21-2010, 01:25 PM

Unusual results in lifespan for worms given toxins:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101220084442.htm

Certain proteins cause many brain diseases:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101219140817.htm

Reality stranger than fiction:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101220150938.htm

Robot arm feedback for mind-machine interface:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101214181928.htm

Helping computers gain creativity:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101201124345.htm

Computer advance in microscale:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101216142511.htm

Another battle won against tumors:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101217145655.htm

YoMaMa84

12-22-2010, 01:26 PM

I think people underestimate what the brain can do. We only use a small percent of it......and we can do so much with what we have. I'm not entirely sure that the brain can be surpassed by a computer.....especially since there is untapped potential of the brain

basshead444

12-23-2010, 11:52 AM

www.futuretimeline.net
Awesome site. Reps on recharge brah

Fk'n A. I was just about to post that up lol.

MindFree

02-18-2011, 07:27 AM

Robotics:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110120131542.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110203152548.htm
http://www.fanucrobotics.com/Products/Robots/industryapplications.aspx
http://www.therobotreport.com/

Computer Science:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110122110640.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110214083813.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215102935.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110214155503.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215111813.htm

Neuroscience:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110217124859.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110217124901.htm

Nanotechnology:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110206132906.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110209131824.htm

Electronics:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110217141301.htm

MindFree

03-06-2011, 06:24 AM

Robotics:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110301091346.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110304151016.htm

Nanotechnology:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110301122053.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110227211021.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110305103650.htm

Neuroscience:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110228183855.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110220142809.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110303141553.htm

Electronics:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110301122006.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110228151918.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110304091857.htm

MindFree

04-13-2011, 07:19 PM

Robotics:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110330094011.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110406192422.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqmRKqFqiok
http://singularityhub.com/2011/04/06/robot-replicants-gather-with-their-originals-in-worlds-creepiest-reunion-video/

Neuroscience:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110412121238.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110410181302.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110331131248.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110413121003.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110124102923.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110404093149.htm

Electronics:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110329134248.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110401121444.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110330094149.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110413120959.htm

Biomaterials:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110403141322.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110403141333.htm

Computer Science:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110411083750.htm

Biotechnology:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110318111925.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110405122338.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110328092508.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110327191042.htm

MindFree

12-31-2011, 05:01 PM

Nanotechnology:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111229112256.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221140345.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111222142459.htm

Neuroscience:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221140706.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111220204000.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221140459.htm

Robotics:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027082753.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111102093053.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111114111718.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111117144043.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122113209.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111107161758.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122112020.htm

MindFree

10-01-2012, 11:55 AM

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110406192422.htm

Patients with a temporary surgical implant have used regions of the brain that control speech to "talk" to a computer for the first time, manipulating a cursor on a computer screen simply by saying or thinking of a particular sound.

MindFree

02-12-2013, 01:46 PM

Soldier who lost 4 limbs has double-arm transplant

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iaozrB9D3NkKTJtqNHE7qBRBYV8g?docId=f4c079498 90f44d4bda2ad1d3824eb5a

"Ohh yeah today has been one month since my surgery and they already move a little," Brendan Marrocco tweeted Jan. 18.
Responding to a tweet from NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, he wrote: "dude I can't tell you how exciting this is for me. I feel like I finally get to start over."

The infantryman also received bone marrow from the same dead donor who supplied his new arms. That novel approach is aimed at helping his body accept the new limbs with minimal medication to prevent rejection.