Tuesday and Wednesday thread (a world first)

[AGinAg (37)]

Morning.

Not feeling especially well. I entirely blame the husband, for bringing it home from work.

 

[octophone]

This Tuesday has strong Tuesday vibes.

 

[Apoca]

Let's pick it up now!

 

[Kala]

I have COVID. and my mum is seriously ill in hospital. Not a great week so far.

 

[big ron]

Morning.

Not feeling especially well. I entirely blame the husband, for bringing it home from work.

Same, I slept on the sofa yesterday afternoon, went bed at 9:30 and woke up so tired I went back to sleep for another hour.

 

[Nancy]

Just had a thought

 

[Nancy]

With AI, the human race has come a long way since the Nintendo Gameboy in a short space of time.

 

[AGinAg (37)]

Just had a thought

That it's Wednesday

 

[Indie]

I have COVID. and my mum is seriously ill in hospital. Not a great week so far.

I might have COVID, but my tests are out of date and the solution has evaporated. I used water out of curiosity. it said very covid.

 

[Nancy]

And will we ever have a genuine comedy partnership again like French and Saunders again, or will it just be AI regurgitations of French and Saunders?

 

[Nancy]

That it's Wednesday

Oh yeah! I thought it was Tuesday!

 

[big ron]

With AI, the human race has come a long way since the Nintendo Gameboy in a short space of time.

Many of us on here will have been playing computer games on things like zx spectrums and were not even middle aged yet have access to almost realistic vr open world games. By the time were old the technology will be unimaginable

 

[big ron]

We didnt have a phone in our first house, now I have access to all the worlds collective knowledge in my pocket

 

[big ron]

Also, its wednesday.

 

[Kate]

I was thinking last night how far we've come even just this century - because Mr Kate and I are rewatching Teachers and in series 2 (2002) a pupil has been distributing pictures of teachers' heads stuck onto naked bodies using a photocopier and they're all marvelling at how realistic they are

 

[Nancy]

Many of us on here will have been playing computer games on things like zx spectrums and were not even middle aged yet have access to almost realistic vr open world games. By the time were old the technology will be unimaginable

The ZX Spectrum 48K was my very first computer.

 

[Nancy]

I'm still not that good with a touchscreen. I prefer a button to press. In fact, I jab at touchscreens as if they were buttons.

 

[big ron]

I was thinking last night how far we've come even just this century - because Mr Kate and I are rewatching Teachers and in series 2 (2002) a pupil has been distributing pictures of teachers' heads stuck onto naked bodies using a photocopier and they're all marvelling at how realistic they are

We went from horse drawn carts to the moon landing in well under a century and that same level growth has applied to tech in our lifetimes.

 

[Nancy]

How does AI think that technology will progress in the next 25 years? What are the main advances it predicts will happen?

If anyone's got AI, can they ask it please?

 

[Lucille]

How does AI think that technology will progress in the next 25 years? What are the main advances it predicts will happen?

If anyone's got AI, can they ask it please?

 

[Lucille]

Just had a meeting with an interior designer at work and asked for a DOG-EGG wall instead of a DOG-LEG wall.

 

[Iguana]

How does AI think that technology will progress in the next 25 years? What are the main advances it predicts will happen?

If anyone's got AI, can they ask it please?

**Yeah, yeah, listen up, here we go:**

**Automation's on the rise, no surprise,**
**Robots clockin' in, virtual skies.**
**IoT, 5G, faster connections,**
**Economic boost, global reflections.**

**Quantum's knockin', at the door it's waitin',**
**Solving problems classicals debatin'.**
**Blockchain buzz, Web3's creation,**
**Decentralized vibes, new foundation.**

**Healthcare's got AI, wearables flexin',**
**Telemedicine's in, no need for stressin'.**
**Gene edits, personalized prescriptions,**
**Biotech's groovin', future predictions.**

**Space race, Elon Musk, rockets blastin',**
**Lunar bases, Mars missions, stars we're graspin'.**
**Energy's green, renewables flowin',**
**Grids gettin' smart, sustainability showin'.**

**Next-gen chips, neuromorphic minds,**
**Photonic circuits, AI that grinds.**
**Materials science, stronger, lighter,**
**Innovations sparkin', future's brighter.**

**Yeah, that's the tech rap, now drop the beat! **

 

[Joseph]

We didnt have a phone in our first house, now I have access to all the worlds collective knowledge in my pocket

We didn’t have a phone in the house until I was in 8th grade and now I have one I can’t escape. Younger nurses I work with act like I lived in the feral woods because of that.

 

[big ron]

We didn’t have a phone in the house until I was in 8th grade and now I have one I can’t escape. Younger nurses I work with act like I lived in the feral woods because of that.

Tried to tell my child about this the other day and then had to explain what a landline was

 

[big ron]

Honestly felt like a caveman

 

[Nancy]

**Yeah, yeah, listen up, here we go:**

**Automation's on the rise, no surprise,**
**Robots clockin' in, virtual skies.**
**IoT, 5G, faster connections,**
**Economic boost, global reflections.**

**Quantum's knockin', at the door it's waitin',**
**Solving problems classicals debatin'.**
**Blockchain buzz, Web3's creation,**
**Decentralized vibes, new foundation.**

**Healthcare's got AI, wearables flexin',**
**Telemedicine's in, no need for stressin'.**
**Gene edits, personalized prescriptions,**
**Biotech's groovin', future predictions.**

**Space race, Elon Musk, rockets blastin',**
**Lunar bases, Mars missions, stars we're graspin'.**
**Energy's green, renewables flowin',**
**Grids gettin' smart, sustainability showin'.**

**Next-gen chips, neuromorphic minds,**
**Photonic circuits, AI that grinds.**
**Materials science, stronger, lighter,**
**Innovations sparkin', future's brighter.**

**Yeah, that's the tech rap, now drop the beat! **

Why has it done it as a rhyming rap?

Can you ask it for the ten main advances in bullet point form and expressed in layman's terms. Please. Thank you.

 

[AGinAg (37)]

Why has it done it as a rhyming rap?

Can you ask it for the ten main advances in bullet point form and expressed in layman's terms. Please. Thank you.

Just download ChatGPT

 

[Kate]

HERE YOU GO NANCE

Predicting the future of technology is inherently speculative, but based on current trends and emerging technologies, several areas are poised for significant advances over the next 25 years:

1. **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning**: AI will become increasingly integrated into daily life, with advancements in natural language processing, image recognition, and autonomous systems. AI could revolutionize industries such as healthcare, finance, and transportation, leading to personalized medicine, smarter financial advising, and fully autonomous vehicles.

2. **Quantum Computing**: Quantum computers have the potential to solve problems that are currently intractable for classical computers. This could lead to breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and complex system simulations, impacting everything from drug discovery to climate modeling.

3. **Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering**: Advances in CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies will enable precise modifications to DNA, leading to new treatments for genetic disorders, more resilient crops, and possibly even human enhancement.

4. **Energy Storage and Generation**: Improvements in battery technology and the development of new forms of energy storage will make renewable energy sources like solar and wind more viable. Fusion energy, though still in early stages, could become a reality, providing a nearly limitless source of clean energy.

5. **Space Exploration and Colonization**: With advancements in rocket technology and decreasing costs of launches, space exploration will expand. This could include permanent bases on the Moon and Mars, asteroid mining, and the development of space tourism.

6. **Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities**: The proliferation of connected devices will lead to smarter homes, cities, and infrastructure. This includes improvements in energy efficiency, traffic management, and public safety through real-time data analysis.

7. **Virtual and Augmented Reality**: VR and AR technologies will become more immersive and widespread, impacting entertainment, education, and professional training. These technologies could also lead to new forms of social interaction and collaboration.

8. **Nanotechnology**: Advances in nanotechnology will lead to new materials and devices with applications in medicine, electronics, and environmental protection. This includes targeted drug delivery systems, more efficient catalysts, and stronger, lighter materials.

9. **Autonomous Systems and Robotics**: Robots and autonomous systems will take on more complex tasks in manufacturing, healthcare, and daily life. This includes advancements in humanoid robots, drones, and self-driving vehicles.

10. **Blockchain and Decentralized Systems**: Blockchain technology will continue to evolve, leading to more secure and transparent systems for everything from financial transactions to supply chain management. Decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts will find broader applications across various industries.

These technological advances will likely bring about significant societal changes, impacting how we live, work, and interact with the world.

 

[Sheena]

Having said about it last week, my company has started providing editorial translations for my biggest client (think big sports organisation) and they've just started appearing on their website. I feel like a kid in a toy shop, it's such a fucking rush to see what you were working on yesterday being read by MILLIONS on one of the most visited websites in the world!

 

[Nancy]

Thank you @Kate

I wonder if AI could invent a chip that could be implanted in people with addiction issues (anything from drugs to alcohol to sex to shopping) that could stop their urges and maintain their recovery.

 

[Nancy]

Or perhaps it could give them a shock before they relapsed like those bodysuits they used on Big Brother in some tasks.

 

[big ron]

The next big leap in tech and human advancement will be augmentations with the human body for sure. Musk's Neuralink and companies like it aren't far off.

I'd wager we're more likely to get interfaces that can stimulate dopamine and/or act as digital dopamine reuptake inhibitors.

 

[Nancy]

Is it just me or does vaping seem to have fallen out of fashion of late?

 

[floppet]

Is it just me or does vaping seem to have fallen out of fashion of late?

Might be something to do with the massive increases in popcorn lung and holes burned in oesophaguses and lungs. My asthma nurse told me a few years ago not to vape because the industry isn't regulated and there's no guarantee what's in the liquid, glad I carried on smoking the cancer sticks now.

 

[Joseph]

We see so many people in the hospital with severe respiratory issues that never smoked but vape on the regular especially teenagers.

 

[Generic Account]

I was thinking last night how far we've come even just this century - because Mr Kate and I are rewatching Teachers and in series 2 (2002) a pupil has been distributing pictures of teachers' heads stuck onto naked bodies using a photocopier and they're all marvelling at how realistic they are

Omg I must rewatch Teachers.

 

[Santaliger007]

Wowzees to posts one vooodooi magic kool
I never had Covid
Crazyyyy

Big ligers kool

 

[Kate]

Omg I must rewatch Teachers.

Be warned that Simon (Andrew Lincoln) seems SO much more irritating and childish once you get older

Susan and Jenny still QoLs though.

 

[Generic Account]

Be warned that Simon (Andrew Lincoln) seems SO much more irritating and childish once you get older

Susan and Jenny still QoLs though.

I always found him annoying so I won't be too disappointed.

I just want to see the four titans, aka Jenny, Susan, Penny and of course LIZ.

 

[Generic Account]

Not that I've met you but from your personality on here and your video and/or audio clips you remind me of Susan, @Kate.