Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Super Soldiers .. .smart or just bots?
Ok, so we have a soldier that has capabilities beyond belief ... Armor, weapons, self sustaining capabilities, training, and most of all - other super soldiers. Where does the line cross from "Robot" to "human" if at all? Where does the next gen network slip out of reality and into a parallel fighting force? Are rogue Robots not far behind? What happens if networks are compromised - and they will be - where do these soldiers stand in terms of allegiance? What happens when one of these battle field vehicles is commandeered by enemy super soldiers?
Are they then capable of doing soldier work as humans? Or are we seeing the end of the human on the frontlines of the battle field? Drones already rule the sky and satellites have been "eyes" on the inside for some time.
When the future combat systems take over, who is in charge? Anarchy? Or Big Brother?
Are they then capable of doing soldier work as humans? Or are we seeing the end of the human on the frontlines of the battle field? Drones already rule the sky and satellites have been "eyes" on the inside for some time.
When the future combat systems take over, who is in charge? Anarchy? Or Big Brother?
Friday, January 23, 2009
Name the MARS Rover ... Last chance!
blogging:
We have entered and so should you ...
http://marsrovername.jpl.nasa.gov/
end.
We have entered and so should you ...
http://marsrovername.jpl.nasa.gov/
end.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inauguration 20009 #inaug09 !!!! DC, January 20th.
blogging:
Everybody had a camera. No where did you go and not see hands stuck in the air recording everything and anything. Smile! Can I take your picture? Where are you from?
This #inaug09 was a full frontal New Media outing (again!). Caveat: It's level of interactivity was minimal *20% immersion possible at best. We witnessed very little contact (organization) with attending citizens on the ground (Citizen interaction was minimal.) Events appeared to be very much about pomp and the moment.
There was very little intrusion from law enforcement although obvious around an entire perimeter. Witnessed 1 military defensive action. People were cut off from food, water, security and on foot. Metro's were jammed and shut down (Metro Station) with little or no way to figure out what was true or which stations would be affected. People trusted "hearsay," "rumor", and good will. Their seemed to be much hearding going on as people would stand in lines for long amounts of time only to realize the line went nowhere. There were no Information booths for people to help you get around. No vendors of anything. No people on loudspeakers. Nothing. Very minimal police / gov / "visible" presence.
update:
Cell phones must have been jammed on a "haphazard basis" as they would go up and down in terms of signal. It could not have just been capacity - their appeared to be no reason why a citizen would call at the same time unless you base it on speaker impact possibilities / potential. Some of the speakers would generate very little interest to begin with. As well, since there was "no" information available to people walking around, nobody knew anything unless they had a “connection” to the outside. The White House and surrounding Mall is on physical / technical lock down.
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ATT signal dropped for a full hour period (1:00pm) and txt messaging went down fully.
Update: ATT Service works again (- 2:22pm) and I was able to "phone" out of state.
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txt msg not working.
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Web access and in turn IM had been disrupted. It seemed blocked and sudden.
Everybody had a camera. No where did you go and not see hands stuck in the air recording everything and anything. Smile! Can I take your picture? Where are you from?
This #inaug09 was a full frontal New Media outing (again!). Caveat: It's level of interactivity was minimal *20% immersion possible at best. We witnessed very little contact (organization) with attending citizens on the ground (Citizen interaction was minimal.) Events appeared to be very much about pomp and the moment.
There was very little intrusion from law enforcement although obvious around an entire perimeter. Witnessed 1 military defensive action. People were cut off from food, water, security and on foot. Metro's were jammed and shut down (Metro Station) with little or no way to figure out what was true or which stations would be affected. People trusted "hearsay," "rumor", and good will. Their seemed to be much hearding going on as people would stand in lines for long amounts of time only to realize the line went nowhere. There were no Information booths for people to help you get around. No vendors of anything. No people on loudspeakers. Nothing. Very minimal police / gov / "visible" presence.
update:
Cell phones must have been jammed on a "haphazard basis" as they would go up and down in terms of signal. It could not have just been capacity - their appeared to be no reason why a citizen would call at the same time unless you base it on speaker impact possibilities / potential. Some of the speakers would generate very little interest to begin with. As well, since there was "no" information available to people walking around, nobody knew anything unless they had a “connection” to the outside. The White House and surrounding Mall is on physical / technical lock down.
%%%%%%%%
ATT signal dropped for a full hour period (1:00pm) and txt messaging went down fully.
Update: ATT Service works again (- 2:22pm) and I was able to "phone" out of state.
---
txt msg not working.
%%%%
Web access and in turn IM had been disrupted. It seemed blocked and sudden.
2 million people and a lot of technology.
Update:
Inauguration 2009, US President Barack Hussein Obama.
Deployment team:
2 operators
Multi-media (I/O) level 3
A/D
AC/DC, IL
WiFi,RJ44,RF
pending.
Inauguration 2009, US President Barack Hussein Obama.
Deployment team:
2 operators
Multi-media (I/O) level 3
A/D
AC/DC, IL
WiFi,RJ44,RF
pending.
Monday, January 5, 2009
... 1st Post in 2009
Look for blog to begin with Inauguration 2009 coverage!
TechHeadz is a gathering at the cross roads of human interaction, technology, and the future.
TechHeadz is a gathering at the cross roads of human interaction, technology, and the future.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Creating new life forms - Last post in 2008.
We were just discussing the article by Live Science Editorial Director,
Robert Roy Britt, entitled Fear: Hobbyists Will Create New Life Forms.
We have been thinking about this for some time and have wondered when this dicussion would go mainsteam. With the mushrooming of nanotechnology and biotechnology, it can only be alluring to the garage set (people who like to experiment off the radar)to try new things ala Brave New World. Now we have a name for this: Biohacking.
Here's alink to the article,
http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/081228-create-life.html
Thanks to Robert Roy Britt.
See you in 09... We have lots planned.
- TechHeadz '08
Robert Roy Britt, entitled Fear: Hobbyists Will Create New Life Forms.
We have been thinking about this for some time and have wondered when this dicussion would go mainsteam. With the mushrooming of nanotechnology and biotechnology, it can only be alluring to the garage set (people who like to experiment off the radar)to try new things ala Brave New World. Now we have a name for this: Biohacking.
Here's alink to the article,
http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/081228-create-life.html
Thanks to Robert Roy Britt.
See you in 09... We have lots planned.
- TechHeadz '08
Saturday, December 20, 2008
A new era of Science & Technology has begun ...
Posted: 122008 (Science / Technology)
Mark this time in history as a time when Space exploration became "mainstream" and the US Government appears to have lifted, for the moment, a veil of secrecy. Science and Technology are about to see unprecedented governmental support and in turn, the Human race will forever be affected.
With the appointment of Harvard physicist John Holdren as the final member and Director of President elect Barack Obama's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology (he is a Professor of Environmental Science and Public Policy in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University)and Oregon State University marine biology Prof. Jane Lubchenco to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Obama has sent a clear message. Science and Technology as a priority tool and resource for our future is crucial to our survival as a species and we must take charge of this destiny. Now.
Joining Holden as co-chairs will be Nobel Prize-winning scientist Harold Varmus, a former director of the National Institutes of Health, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Eric Lander, a specialist in human genome research. Holdren will have a team of 40 Ph.D-level experts to help guide and shape policy and an overall approach to clear and present dangers such as Global warming as well as space and other futuristic questions that are at our doorstep.
The time is now for interstellar exploration and the exposing of new realizations unknown in modern times. A new era is upon us. Will we see transparency as has been suggested?
Remember, President Bush has previously ordered large increases in NASA funding as well as trips to Mars and the continuation of the Hubble Telescope - more than 1 Trillion USD (http://www.nasawatch.com/archives/budget/)has been committed. NASA and space exploration have been a common bond of interest of the two administrations. Is the realization (to the public) of Organic Planets not far behind?
Reference:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/
http://www.jetfleetinternational.com/PDF%20Files/USAToday_Jan2004.pdf
http://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2008/12/nasa-not-cooperating-with-obama.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93297331
ongoing.
Mark this time in history as a time when Space exploration became "mainstream" and the US Government appears to have lifted, for the moment, a veil of secrecy. Science and Technology are about to see unprecedented governmental support and in turn, the Human race will forever be affected.
With the appointment of Harvard physicist John Holdren as the final member and Director of President elect Barack Obama's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology (he is a Professor of Environmental Science and Public Policy in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University)and Oregon State University marine biology Prof. Jane Lubchenco to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Obama has sent a clear message. Science and Technology as a priority tool and resource for our future is crucial to our survival as a species and we must take charge of this destiny. Now.
Joining Holden as co-chairs will be Nobel Prize-winning scientist Harold Varmus, a former director of the National Institutes of Health, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Eric Lander, a specialist in human genome research. Holdren will have a team of 40 Ph.D-level experts to help guide and shape policy and an overall approach to clear and present dangers such as Global warming as well as space and other futuristic questions that are at our doorstep.
The time is now for interstellar exploration and the exposing of new realizations unknown in modern times. A new era is upon us. Will we see transparency as has been suggested?
Remember, President Bush has previously ordered large increases in NASA funding as well as trips to Mars and the continuation of the Hubble Telescope - more than 1 Trillion USD (http://www.nasawatch.com/archives/budget/)has been committed. NASA and space exploration have been a common bond of interest of the two administrations. Is the realization (to the public) of Organic Planets not far behind?
Reference:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/
http://www.jetfleetinternational.com/PDF%20Files/USAToday_Jan2004.pdf
http://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2008/12/nasa-not-cooperating-with-obama.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93297331
ongoing.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
http://www.mogulus.com/blog
Taken from the Mogulus Blog located at:
http://www.mogulus.com/blog/
notes:
http://www.akamai.com/html/technology/dataviz3.html
http://www.mogulus.com/blog/?p=778
-How much Bandwidth was used?
Video
/ Chat (posts per minute)
/ Page views / ClickStreams
http://www.mogulus.com/pari
http://live.youtube.digitaria.com/site/streams.xml
http://www.mogulus.com/blog/
notes:
http://www.akamai.com/html/technology/dataviz3.html
http://www.mogulus.com/blog/?p=778
-How much Bandwidth was used?
Video
/ Chat (posts per minute)
/ Page views / ClickStreams
http://www.mogulus.com/pari
http://live.youtube.digitaria.com/site/streams.xml
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