We are Borg: Coming soon to your nearest Radio Shack

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The discussion centers on the emerging technology of smart fabrics, which utilize advances in nano- and micro-engineering to create materials with unique properties. These innovations allow for the development of devices that are faster, lighter, and more efficient. Concerns are raised about the security implications of such technologies, particularly regarding potential hacking of wearable electronics. The conversation also touches on the philosophical implications of enhanced consciousness through technology.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of nano-engineering principles
  • Familiarity with micro-engineering techniques
  • Knowledge of smart fabric technologies
  • Awareness of cybersecurity issues related to wearable technology
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  • Research the latest advancements in nano-engineering
  • Explore the applications of smart fabrics in various industries
  • Investigate cybersecurity measures for wearable electronics
  • Study the ethical implications of enhanced consciousness through technology
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Technology enthusiasts, fashion technologists, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone interested in the future of wearable electronics and smart materials.

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... "If you are wearing smart make-up, where electronics are controlling the appearance, you don't want people hacking in and writing messages on your forehead" - (BT futurologist Ian Pearson)...

...Yet this technology is already upon us. ...These "smart fabrics" have come about through advances in nano- and micro-engineering - the ability to manipulate and exploit materials at micro or molecular scale.

At the nanoscale, materials can be "tuned" to display unusual properties that can be exploited to build faster, lighter, stronger and more efficient devices and systems. [continued]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4059011.stm
 
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If i become the first borg, and assimilate everyone else, then i have an expanded consciousness, with many bodies as limbs... :approve:
 
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