I enjoy science fiction, more and more as I read and study it. I also enjoy "predictions" of the future. There was a post today that tickled the nerd, techie, and thinker in me. I can't remember the site (or even the name of the article, I may have to break my rule and go find it to put a link in) but it outlines a very in-depth study done on the future of various sectors. Everything from health to energy to neuroscience and more. It uses a wonderfully put together graphic that shows things we can expect in the next 3 years, 15 and 30 (rough numbers). Things like, self healing materials, technology aided telepathy, nano machines building themselves and much, MUCH more. It's awesome and highly thought provoking.
I watched a mesmerizing video about an Swiss watch making company putting together one of their watches. It was elegant, beautiful and very interesting all at the same time. I can't image being of the assemblers (the clocks are handmade) and the steady hands they require.
Comcast has been in the news recently for it's proposed acquisition/buyout of Time Warner Cable. This would create a massive company that would control the majority of all internet subscriptions. They are the two largest providers of internet in the country. The funny part, is that in Comcast's brief about the merger, they claim that it wouldn't create a monopoly, that there's enough competition from "international companies" to justify it. While it's true they don't really compare to ATT or Google, if the merger took place it would lock in millions of customers who are already faced with limited options for an internet service provider. It will be interesting to see how it all turns out.
There's a lot more commentary that can be made on the 1st and 3rd topics today but I'm going to hold back for now.
Map equivalent of Texas's area basically shows how huge Texas is. This is doing nothing for the Texan ego.
For those of you following the Star Wars Tournament bracket (I know, it's a big deal) Obi-Wan-Kenobi is the champion, ending the tournament in a close battle with Darth Vader.
Enjoy your Tuesday (what's left of it) and think about the hump that is tomorrow.
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