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dimossi
Skeptic Friend
USA
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 Posted - 11/29/2001 : 12:16:22
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http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,48703,00.html
I am interested to hear how skeptics here feel about "It". I am hoping that "It" will indeed be revealed on Dec. 3rd and that it will be an invention that will be of great benifit to society. We'll see.
"Life is but a momentary glimpse of the wonder of this astonishing universe, and it is sad to see so many dreaming it away on spiritual fantasy." [Carl Sagan]
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Valiant Dancer
Forum Goalie
USA
4826 Posts |
Posted - 11/29/2001 : 13:17:11 [Permalink]
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quote:
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,48703,00.html
I am interested to hear how skeptics here feel about "It". I am hoping that "It" will indeed be revealed on Dec. 3rd and that it will be an invention that will be of great benifit to society. We'll see.
"Life is but a momentary glimpse of the wonder of this astonishing universe, and it is sad to see so many dreaming it away on spiritual fantasy." [Carl Sagan]
Personally, I don't give a crap about "it" anymore. "It" has had far too much hype. I am expecting to be seriously disappointed. The taint of the demon of Redmond makes me very wary as he hyped his Windows 95 (Beta test software unleashed on an unsuspecting public) much the same way.
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Valiant Dancer
Forum Goalie
USA
4826 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2001 : 11:28:54 [Permalink]
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quote:
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,48703,00.html
I am interested to hear how skeptics here feel about "It". I am hoping that "It" will indeed be revealed on Dec. 3rd and that it will be an invention that will be of great benifit to society. We'll see.
"Life is but a momentary glimpse of the wonder of this astonishing universe, and it is sad to see so many dreaming it away on spiritual fantasy." [Carl Sagan]
"It" was revealed today. Yet another toy for people with more money than brains. http://www.msnbc.com/news/665724.asp?0dm=C11RT
A frelling gyroscopically-stabilized, battery-powered SCOOTER? I am most definately disappointed.
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James
SFN Regular
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2001 : 06:40:25 [Permalink]
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A battery powered scooter? Couldn't you just go to a Target or a K-Mart or Walmart and by one your self? Oh, wait, I forgot. A regular scooter would involve actual work, yeah. That's it. [rolls eyes]
"Necessity may be the mother of invention, but laziness is usually the father." -Bailey's First Law |
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Lisa
SFN Regular
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2001 : 05:34:33 [Permalink]
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I saw a show a while back that suggested "it" was going to be a battery powered scooter of some type. Since the inventor was hyping "it" as revolutionary and lifestyle changing, I thought the show was just a smoke screen. Oops.
Actually, since its easy to use and gyroscopically stable, it will probably be a boon for the disabled. But as far as changing mankind? Uh, no.
Lisa
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James
SFN Regular
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2001 : 06:34:41 [Permalink]
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Actually, since its easy to use and gyroscopically stable, it will probably be a boon for the disabled. But as far as changing mankind? Uh, no.
That's a good idea there, Lisa.  I agree also, that this isn't gonna change mankind. At least the people in the US do not want to give up their cars or their "toys," whichever you prefer.
"Necessity may be the mother of invention, but laziness is usually the father." -Bailey's First Law |
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rickm
Skeptic Friend
Canada
109 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2001 : 10:16:40 [Permalink]
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I live in Canada, and was wondering if "it" comes equipped with snow tires. Perhaps all season radials would be a good option. The article I read in the paper said it had a top speed of 30 km/hr. I'm not sure I could handle all that speed.
I think I will stick to my car, it (I mean my car) comes equipped with a heater.
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Lisa
SFN Regular
USA
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Posted - 12/09/2001 : 13:54:57 [Permalink]
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I think I will stick to my car, it (I mean my car) comes equipped with a heater.
Not to mention the CD player w/ speakers that ensure I can impose my musical tastes on everyone. I don't think a scooter can manage that. Oh, and you're right about something else too. My Jeep can and has handled three and a half feet of snow with no problem. Can the scooter do that? Impress me.
Lisa
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