Admiral Ackbar Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 So not sure if this is the right place to post this. But I had a revelation this morning. I've been rereading a book series by Orson Scott Card. The series is the Ender Series. The first book came out in 1985. the book takes place in the future, and they have all these new technological devices. A key device is referred to as a "desk". The desk is essentially a portable computer, similar to a laptop but smaller. Sounds a lot like a tablet... Basically the point of this thread is to say how cool it is to see these new advances in technology. People used to dream of things like this, and now those dreams are reality. Over 25 years ago an author of a book described something that was purely science fiction. And now that dream is a reality. This post was actually typed on a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 2, it's pretty cool how technology has advanced. Also please forgive any typos or grammatical errors. I don't usually type things like this on my tablet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 New technology is always emerging, and it's all we can do to keep up with it. I recently got an iPod touch 5th gen, and now Apple is going to release something within 3 months that will outdate my device. Life goes on, tech improves. Much of science fiction written in the past 30 years is actually a pretty fair prediction of what we can do with tech nowadays. This is a link to an article about a new robot that is being built, that will supposedly be sentient as it will learn everything just like a human baby: http://www.gizmag.com/roboy/25571/ . New tech is now, and we can either embrace it or defy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Ackbar Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I just think it's cool. In star trek Captain Picard is seen using a tablet too. I can't wait to see what's next with technology!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Quantum computers are next. Predicted by IBM to be done by 2030, the first one will cost 1.3 billion or something, but once that's up and running, it will give a monster boost to tech, just as the Computer did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaulting♥Frog Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I am waiting for bio computers myself. Nural implants projecting semi solid holos for virtual interaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofatchicks6920 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 But it is pretty funny that people in 1975 thought flying cars would be standard by 2015. We're about to start 2013, and we're not even close yet. EDIT: I should revise that statement, we are developing the technology for them, they just aren't close at all to becoming standard for all automobiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-38 Boss Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Well, Captain Kirk used the first Cell phone, so star trek has a decent track record for predictions. I'm waiting for Virtual Reality that doesn't suck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofatchicks6920 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Well, Captain Kirk used the first Cell phone, so star trek has a decent track record for predictions. I'm waiting for Virtual Reality that doesn't suck... I heard that we're actually not too far off from virtual reality gaming. We may see it as early as 2025, although most of us that use these forums will probably not be gaming much by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DethNade Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I cant wait to game in virtual-reality, going to be sweet but ill be to dame old to figer out anything lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 yes eacth passing day we get closer to better techolical advaces did u know 5d already exists it holograthic my friend has it we played halo 4 in 5d and i must say holy ***** it was amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan-104 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 As tech advances, people get wimpier, not just physically but also in character/maturity and perspective in life. I find it rather unsettling, and this is no small price to pay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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