FunkyTown Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hey guys! While I haven't logged in for a while, I am really excited about a few things that are coming up. I'm a huge nerd, so bear that in mind: www.dwavesys.com This is the worlds' first quantum computer. It's 72000 times faster than the fastest supercomputer around today. It is not a binary computer. It's quinary. How does that work? I -haven't a clue-. But at that speed, it's not only faster than any other computer, it's faster than the combined computing process of every computer that has ever been(That is not also a quantum computer). And NASA is also working on this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2655105/Engage-warp-drive-Nasa-reveals-latest-designs-Star-Trek-style-spacecraft-make-interstellar-travel-reality.html So... Currently, it takes 70000 years to get to Alpha Centauri using current technology. With this, they could get there in about 2 weeks. We now live in the future. HOORAY! Backroads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Sounds mind blowing. Really, it does, for me because I'm not all that technologically savvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yep! The future is here! Don't forget to watch the Christopher Lloyd free signed hoverboard raffle video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome1232 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hey guys! While I haven't logged in for a while, I am really excited about a few things that are coming up. I'm a huge nerd, so bear that in mind: www.dwavesys.com This is the worlds' first quantum computer. It's 72000 times faster than the fastest supercomputer around today. It is not a binary computer. It's quinary. How does that work? I -haven't a clue-. But at that speed, it's not only faster than any other computer, it's faster than the combined computing process of every computer that has ever been(That is not also a quantum computer). And NASA is also working on this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2655105/Engage-warp-drive-Nasa-reveals-latest-designs-Star-Trek-style-spacecraft-make-interstellar-travel-reality.html So... Currently, it takes 70000 years to get to Alpha Centauri using current technology. With this, they could get there in about 2 weeks. We now live in the future. HOORAY!Debbie downer would like to point out that one of those is a concept drawing, so the future is still waiting for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Had to link one of the .gifs from the list MoE had in the excommunication is on the rise thread: THE FUTURE IS NOW! jerome1232 and Wingnut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yep! The future is here! Don't forget to watch the Christopher Lloyd free signed hoverboard raffle video...This one made me laugh more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xLzHj3aFCaE hmm...guess you have to go to youtube to watch the ad first or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMagnolia Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 My husband is super excited about quantum computers too. When they become the norm it be star trek times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Here I thought I made a big leap into the future when I purchased my tablet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The hoverboards will be EVERYWHERE by 2015. Palerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Here I thought I made a big leap into the future when I purchased my tablet. Tablets are the future!! Palerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Tablets are the future!! I've started watching TNG with Beefche, and it's funny the things they did that mesh with the reality of today. Of course sometimes I force things to fit, for instance whenever Data does his searching his own records thing where he cocks his head and is silent for a few moments I pretend he's doing a Google search via his built in WIFI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The hoverboards will be EVERYWHERE by 2015.I want mine now......Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I want mine now......Lol Hmm. The hoverboard never much appealed to me as a concept. Now, a lightsaber... Of course that's not the future...as it was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Palerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hmm. The hoverboard never much appealed to me as a concept. Now, a lightsaber... Of course that's not the future...as it was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. A hoverboardHmm. The hoverboard never much appealed to me as a concept. Now, a lightsaber... Of course that's not the future...as it was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. A hoverboard would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hmm. The hoverboard never much appealed to me as a concept. Now, a lightsaber... Lightsabers don't kill people. Sith lords with lightsabers kill people. Backroads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Lightsabers don't kill people. Sith lords with lightsabers kill people. I thought Sith Lords killed people with absolutes? Just_A_Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hey, Jedi's kill people too. Let's not forget that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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