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    Telepathy in dreamstate and OBEs

    Regarding OBE's, specifically the notion of remote viewing, there seem to be some logical inconsistencies with how such a process would work. On the one hand it is claimed that the remote viewing cannot be physically (objectively) confirmed through the use of brain scans/probes, otherwise it...
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    Can an omnidirectional treadmill be designed without a lot of moving parts?

    While I think you could get that to work quite well, it might feel somewhat awkard/unnatural. Just thinking the lack of friction on the skates would take some getting used to. Still, having the footwear somehow handle the movement (instead of a mobile base) might be an alternative. Funny you...
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    Can an omnidirectional treadmill be designed without a lot of moving parts?

    So I've seen some of the omnidirectional treadmills on youtube, and they seem to work fine - but so many moving parts gives me the impression they won't be coming to the loungeroom any time soon. So I've been thinking of an alternative design, which no doubt others have considered, I just...
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    .Exploring DNA Computing: Latest News and Discussion

    I don't work in the field, though if I was to leave my current profession, I would seriously consider moving into this area. Here is an excellent talk on recent progress in the field http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/paul_rothemund_details_dna_folding.html The guy has manufactured DNA to...
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    Simulating brain function with hardware or software

    Yes, the blue brain project is attempting to simulate neocortical columns of rats (running on blue gene supercomputer). http://www.seedmagazine.com/news/2008/03/out_of_the_blue.php?page=1 I can't help think they should try for something a little less ambitious initially, to improve the...
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