Actually a friend of mine son is interviewing there soon and he has background in the US space program and it appears Google plans to get into the space race. Not sure how this makes shareholder money. Maybe they plan to advertise in space in the coming years.
Probably want to have their own satellites as a backup to land-based Internet... y'know, for the kids.
Look, Google, let’s compromise. You get out of the software business entirely and focus on the self-driving cars and I’ll stop hating every single thing you do on principle. Because, hey, you can store every inch of my driving history but good luck selling that personal information to anyone and whoring me out to ads!
Oh, and do your fiber, too. Bankrupt ISPs, or at least force them to update their own hardware to compete. We know you’re in bed with the government right now, but that isn’t going to last much longer anyway.
I'll still hate them for that too. What a preposterous idea. Operating an automobile is an achievement of human motor skills. It requires physical skill, rational thinking, courtesy, attention to detail, and general respect for powerful machinery and transportation. It is an important part of people's lives to learn how to safely operate a vehicle. Fast forward in time to where cars are self driving and people learn nothing....just further degrading the sensibility of the human race.
Technology is not the answer. It never is. Education is the answer and always will be.
Indeed he probably played a big role in driving Google into that direction. The robotics industry is also expected to dramatically increase in size over the next decade or so, so there definitely seem to be opportunities in that industry.
Indeed he probably played a big role in driving Google into that direction. The robotics industry is also expected to dramatically increase in size over the next decade or so, so there definitely seem to be opportunities in that industry.
Sounds a bit scary doesn't it? But it's definitely something I would like to see Google do, evolving from an advertising company to a company that focuses more on hardware. Curious how that all will turn out .
Sergey: You know, I have one simple request. And that is to have jet packs with frickin' beer dispensers mounted in the handles. Now evidently my hoarse-voiced colleague informs me that that cannot be done. Ah, would you remind me what I pay you people for, honestly? Throw me a bone here! What do we have?
I think smoking weed at Google's Headquarters is allowed, i mean seriously a JET PACK? were did they get that idea, was it GTA SA? someone out there is clearly on crack
I think smoking weed at Google's Headquarters is allowed, i mean seriously a JET PACK? were did they get that idea, was it GTA SA? someone out there is clearly on crack
Probably at Burning Man. At Google, you're a zero unless you've attended a Burning Man.
They have to show candor and talk about all the cool things they do... because they so rarely stick with it and keep any projects alive. They are a blue sky company.
Not sure if I should be excited or depressed by these predictions, but thanks for the link
Kurzweil is well worth studying because he has both the academic and real-world credentials to back up his theories and timeline. Keep in mind the year 2045 and the term, the "Singularity."
A table with straps and a big cutting laser above it that slowly cuts the table in half. This has only one practical use.
(Tim Cook strapped to a table of an unknown material while a giant laser starts cutting down the center from the base end by his feet.)
ERIC SCHMIDT
This is vaporware suspended in bullshit, Mr. Cook. All my life I've been in love with its lack of ethics, its inability to be verified, and its propensity to over excite the myopic geek. I welcome any enterprise that will increase my stock, which is considerable.
TIM COOK
I think you've made your point, Eric. Thank you for the demonstration.
ERIC SCHMIDT
Choose your next witticism carefully, Mr. Cook, it may be your last. The purpose of me being on Apple's board should now be very clear to you but I do not expect you to let me back on the board.
TIM COOK
Do you expect me to talk about our future products, Eric?
ERIC SCHMIDT
No, Mr. Cook, I expect you to lie.
TIM COOK
Never! Apple will never behave like Google.
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Actually a friend of mine son is interviewing there soon and he has background in the US space program and it appears Google plans to get into the space race. Not sure how this makes shareholder money. Maybe they plan to advertise in space in the coming years.
Probably want to have their own satellites as a backup to land-based Internet... y'know, for the kids.
A jetpack.
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Look, Google, let’s compromise. You get out of the software business entirely and focus on the self-driving cars and I’ll stop hating every single thing you do on principle. Because, hey, you can store every inch of my driving history but good luck selling that personal information to anyone and whoring me out to ads!
Oh, and do your fiber, too. Bankrupt ISPs, or at least force them to update their own hardware to compete. We know you’re in bed with the government right now, but that isn’t going to last much longer anyway.
I'll still hate them for that too. What a preposterous idea. Operating an automobile is an achievement of human motor skills. It requires physical skill, rational thinking, courtesy, attention to detail, and general respect for powerful machinery and transportation. It is an important part of people's lives to learn how to safely operate a vehicle. Fast forward in time to where cars are self driving and people learn nothing....just further degrading the sensibility of the human race.
Technology is not the answer. It never is. Education is the answer and always will be.
Sharks with death rays?
How can investors be happy with this waste of money?
They are investing heavily in the robotics because of Ray Kurzweil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predictions_made_by_Ray_Kurzweil
http://archive.wired.com/wired/archive/8.04/joy_pr.html
Indeed he probably played a big role in driving Google into that direction. The robotics industry is also expected to dramatically increase in size over the next decade or so, so there definitely seem to be opportunities in that industry.
Indeed he probably played a big role in driving Google into that direction. The robotics industry is also expected to dramatically increase in size over the next decade or so, so there definitely seem to be opportunities in that industry.
Say hello to my little Google Army.™
Say hello to my little Google Army.™
Sounds a bit scary doesn't it?
They are investing heavily in the robotics because of Ray Kurzweil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predictions_made_by_Ray_Kurzweil
http://archive.wired.com/wired/archive/8.04/joy_pr.html
Not sure if I should be excited or depressed by these predictions, but thanks for the link
Larry: Self-driving cars.
Sergey: [pause] Right.
Larry: They're actually driven by robots.
Sergey: Are they poorly programmed robots?
Larry: Absolutely.
Sergey: Oh well, that's a start.
I think smoking weed at Google's Headquarters is allowed, i mean seriously a JET PACK? were did they get that idea, was it GTA SA? someone out there is clearly on crack
And in related news, Samsung announces their new Jetpack. It's completely different.
lol!, made out of plastic
That's still better than Icarus' idea of using wax.
I think smoking weed at Google's Headquarters is allowed, i mean seriously a JET PACK? were did they get that idea, was it GTA SA? someone out there is clearly on crack
Probably at Burning Man. At Google, you're a zero unless you've attended a Burning Man.
Not sure if I should be excited or depressed by these predictions, but thanks for the link
Kurzweil is well worth studying because he has both the academic and real-world credentials to back up his theories and timeline. Keep in mind the year 2045 and the term, the "Singularity."
Anything involving sharks? Or death rays?
Perhaps sharks with lasers attached to their heads?
A table with straps and a big cutting laser above it that slowly cuts the table in half. This has only one practical use.
"Do you expect me to talk?"
It is telling that Apple's rejected kickstand looks better then the one Uncle Fester signed off on...
ERIC SCHMIDT
This is vaporware suspended in bullshit, Mr. Cook. All my life I've been in love with its lack of ethics, its inability to be verified, and its propensity to over excite the myopic geek. I welcome any enterprise that will increase my stock, which is considerable.
TIM COOK
I think you've made your point, Eric. Thank you for the demonstration.
ERIC SCHMIDT
Choose your next witticism carefully, Mr. Cook, it may be your last. The purpose of me being on Apple's board should now be very clear to you but I do not expect you to let me back on the board.
TIM COOK
Do you expect me to talk about our future products, Eric?
ERIC SCHMIDT
No, Mr. Cook, I expect you to lie.
TIM COOK
Never! Apple will never behave like Google.
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