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That is a horrific thought. There are already the adverts that cut videos in half that you HAVE to watch in order to see the rest of the clip. Hate them.
Please don't EVER tell anyone that idea!

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There was an episode of Black Mirror that incorporated something like this already!Bianka Walter wrote: ↑08 Aug 2018, 05:56That is a horrific thought. There are already the adverts that cut videos in half that you HAVE to watch in order to see the rest of the clip. Hate them.
Please don't EVER tell anyone that idea!![]()
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I could easily see the 'coin credit' technology come shortly. Even though we constantly are seeing fraud alerts and stolen identities through online banking and such, we don't seem to be stopping the process. We get the alert, and then we move on. I didn't find that this is too far-fetched and probably could happen very quickly. We already use cards and cash is being used less and less. We have to go on faith that when we put money in the bank, it is there for us to draw on when we need it. Our checks from employers are now generally direct deposit as well. Many of us were raised on video games, and usually, when you get an 'extra' life, it's usually in the form of a 'credit.' We have been conditioned to feel secure with that word, so I could see this transition taking place with much ease. Not that I agree with it, but that's neither here nor there.Bianka Walter wrote: ↑01 Aug 2018, 07:34 This book is set 40 years into the future. There are various technological advancements including one of the main characters, Franklin, who is an onboard computer. He is capable of intelligent conversation, decision making, and driving agent Sliver's airship. I'm not sure if this type of advancement is achievable within the next 40 years. Based on the other technologies in the book, which ones do you think are possible in the foreseeable future?
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cpru68 wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 20:21I could easily see the 'coin credit' technology come shortly. Even though we constantly are seeing fraud alerts and stolen identities through online banking and such, we don't seem to be stopping the process. We get the alert, and then we move on. I didn't find that this is too far-fetched and probably could happen very quickly. We already use cards and cash is being used less and less. We have to go on faith that when we put money in the bank, it is there for us to draw on when we need it. Our checks from employers are now generally direct deposit as well. Many of us were raised on video games, and usually, when you get an 'extra' life, it's usually in the form of a 'credit.' We have been conditioned to feel secure with that word, so I could see this transition taking place with much ease. Not that I agree with it, but that's neither here nor there.Bianka Walter wrote: ↑01 Aug 2018, 07:34 This book is set 40 years into the future. There are various technological advancements including one of the main characters, Franklin, who is an onboard computer. He is capable of intelligent conversation, decision making, and driving agent Sliver's airship. I'm not sure if this type of advancement is achievable within the next 40 years. Based on the other technologies in the book, which ones do you think are possible in the foreseeable future?
You're right. I think cash is slowly becoming a thing of the past (except for drug dealers). I'm pretty sure our cell phones are going to become more extensive in their abilities and be used as 'tap' machines - so like, you tap the console at a shop and credits go out of your account. Credit and debit cards will soon disappear too. It's scary to think about actually.
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I've never seen it that bad, but a lot of people seem to be glued to their phones. Personally, I hate instant messaging with a passion (FB is just about okay).ArriettyClock wrote: ↑03 Aug 2018, 13:13This worries me as well. I've seen this a lot in both adults and children - adults having meals and messaging one other (or completely ignoring the person they're with and messaging others!).Bianka Walter wrote: ↑02 Aug 2018, 15:17 I've seen children sitting on couches next to each other messaging one another on their cell phones. And that's not even starting on job replacement. I hope you're right - that it's based on society's needs.
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I agree that there is a race till the first actual AI is developed. 40 years should be sufficient time for a lot of the technology in this book to become realities but not necessarily commercially available. It seems to me that even if the creators of AI stay "morally good" that doesn't guarantee that the AI would be able to do humane thought process unless they are programmed with some sort of regulatory gizmo...Eryn Bradshaw wrote: ↑01 Aug 2018, 12:40 I disagree, I think this technology is right around the corner. Just take a look at Sophia the Robot, granted she is scripted and programmed, but the aim is to get to the point where AI to be more self-thinking. But I think it's important for these people who are developing AI to stay morally good. At this point though, it's a race to see who can come up with actual AI.
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In 40 years time anything is possible with technology;Time travel, Colonies on Mars, Bionic upgrades and whatever we see then.

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It is amazing what we have achieved in such a short amount of time. It's quite exciting to see what we develop in the next few years.ea_anthony wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 17:52 Just 20 years ago, I wonder the looks I would have gotten trying to describe OBC and that members ,(located all over the globe) would be able to discuss realtime and wait for it using our phones! Impossible to imagine this in 1998. As at 2003 (15 years ago) there was no Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Instagram and definitely no snapchat.
In 40 years time anything is possible with technology;Time travel, Colonies on Mars, Bionic upgrades and whatever we see then.
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