Finally Here: Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak

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The discussion revolves around the concept of an invisibility cloak as presented in a news article, exploring its implications and the feasibility of such technology. Participants engage in a light-hearted examination of the topic, touching on educational aspects and the credibility of related claims.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire for a dedicated sci-fi department in schools, suggesting it could enhance educational offerings.
  • There is a humorous suggestion for a course on "hoaxes and crackpottery," indicating skepticism towards the claims made in the article.
  • One participant points out that the invisibility cloak technology involves a half-mirror and a camera setup, which raises questions about its actual effectiveness.
  • Another participant notes that the article fails to address the visibility of a person in the accompanying image, suggesting a flaw in the demonstration of the technology.
  • Links to various sources are shared, including a site that provides an explanation of the technology and videos showcasing the original invention from 2003.
  • There are humorous references to the invisibility cloak, including a joke about a floating car driver wearing one, reflecting a playful tone in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the credibility of the invisibility cloak claims, with some expressing skepticism and others engaging in humorous speculation. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the practical implications of the technology.

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Participants highlight limitations in the article's presentation, such as the visibility of individuals in images and the nature of the technology described, which may depend on specific setups and conditions.

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This discussion may interest those curious about the intersection of science fiction and real-world technology, as well as individuals exploring the credibility of scientific claims in popular media.

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http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/01/25/capofdarkness.shtml

Now can we please have a sci-fi dept in schools?:-p
 
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0TheSwerve0 said:
Now can we please have a sci-fi dept in schools?:-p
There already is a sci-fi studies at my school
 
My guess would be that's in the psychology department, though...

How about a course in "hoaxes and crackpottery"...?
 
:smile: :smile: :smile: this site is as funny as hell :smile: :smile: :smile: (looked at the other "news")


these are real photos, but the weird thing is - the photo you got on that mosnews site is courtesy of ©Tachi Laboratory, the University of Tokyo... :biggrin:

howstuffworks got an explanation of this tech:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/invisibility-cloak3.htm

to sum it up - the "invisibility cloak" requires you to stand infront of a half-mirror, while a camera connected to a computer is behind you, so that the image of the background is projected on your cloak...

news sites are full of cr*p.

here's the original "invention" form 2003 http://projects.star.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/projects/MEDIA/xv/oc.html
and some videos of it: http://www.thegreenhead.com/technology/2004/05/japanese-scientist-invents.php

and to end this post i'd add: "Its true, the guy driving the floating car was wearing one".
 
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russ_watters said:
My guess would be that's in the psychology department, though...
I would have guessed an English department.

Of course, the article fails to notice the obvious...we can still see the guy in the picture! :smile:
 
i woulda guess it would be a interdisplinary programme with psych/phys/philo as the backbone.
 

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