User:WikiSysop

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SUMMARY
Outlook:
Very optimistic
Gender:
Male
Occupation:
You're looking at it
Education:
Post graduate

EAGLE NEBULA (M16)
Image:Eagle Nebula (M16)
I think this is one of the most stunning images in all of nature.


FUTURELINE

INTERESTS
Interests:
Computer technology and AI;

Robotics;
Nanotechnology;
Biotechnology;
Future Studies;

Space Exploration
Recent reading:
The Singularity is Near by Ray Kurzweil;
Accelerando by Charles Stross;
Snowcrash by Neal Stephenson
Favorite TV / Movies / Webcasts:
Blade Runner

The Matrix



WHAT I'M THINKING
Market forces are driving developments in a Darwinian fashion, creating a rich biome of interacting and inter-dependent technologies.


BLOG
Coming soon . . .


SURVEY
What is your profession?:
Web developer
Given the choice, how long would you want to live?:
600
Have you ever been involved in the development of a new technology?:
No
What is your greatest concern about the future?:
Gray goo - well, not really, but probably some unforeseen result of tech
What is your greatest hope for the future?:
That science can make the world a better place, just as it's been doing for years.
What developing technology do you think should be getting more attention and/or funding?:
AGI/Strong AI. Probably robotics, too.
Do you think any fields are currently getting too much attention and/or funding?:
Anything involving the militarization of space.
What developments do you look forward to seeing in your lifetime?:
As many as I can.