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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Clive on May 20, 2010, 22:15

Title: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Clive on May 20, 2010, 22:15
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10132762.stm

I for one, welcome our new artificial Overlords.   8-)
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Simon on May 20, 2010, 23:15
 ;D
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Sandra on May 21, 2010, 00:50
I dont think it will be long before the god botherers are up in arms against it.
Thats one thing that all religions have in common, they have all tried to hold back scientific advances as much as possible  ::)
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Rik on May 21, 2010, 09:43
OTOH, letting something into the wild can have unforeseen consequences. For example, someone brought back grey squirrels from the States and they pretty much wiped out the native Reds. Once the genie is out of the bottle, it's hard to put it back.
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Simon on May 21, 2010, 10:42
Perhaps they could create some new members for us!  ;D
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Rik on May 21, 2010, 10:45
Be careful what you wish for. ;D
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Simon on May 21, 2010, 10:46
:)x
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Sandra on May 21, 2010, 11:41
I agree that it needs to be kept under control Rik but if the god botherers had their way theyd stop all research into it completely, no matter what safe guards were in place.
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: sam on May 21, 2010, 14:42
OTOH, letting something into the wild can have unforeseen consequences. For example, someone brought back grey squirrels from the States and they pretty much wiped out the native Reds. Once the genie is out of the bottle, it's hard to put it back.

now the black ones from the Canucks are moving in ...
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: sam on May 21, 2010, 14:43
I agree that it needs to be kept under control Rik but if the god botherers had their way theyd stop all research into it completely, no matter what safe guards were in place.

 :dunno: the Vatican observatory does some cool stuff.
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: sam on May 21, 2010, 14:44
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10132762.stm

I for one, welcome our new artificial Overlords.   8-)


I think this is slightly concerning but also a bit of an over blown statement - its not really artificial life.
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Clive on May 21, 2010, 21:02
:dunno: the Vatican observatory does some cool stuff.

Mainly on geocentrism.   ;D
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: Rodders on May 22, 2010, 01:25
How long before we see products containing 'syntho-meat' on supermarket shelves?  Still, it's more appetising than Soylent Green (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soylent_Green), I suppose.
Title: Re: 'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
Post by: sam on May 22, 2010, 06:14
http://vaticanobservatory.org