Exploring Future Scientific Possibilities: Teleportation & Beyond

In summary, The conversation discusses the potential advancements in science and technology, including teleportation, self-navigating vehicles, and the manipulation of the human mind. While teleportation and TVs without screens may not be possible in the near future, self-navigating vehicles are already being developed. The conversation also touches on the rapid growth of human technology and the unpredictable nature of future advancements.
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benzun_1999
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Hi all,
Can anyone tell me what we can expect in the near future from a science perspective? I know it is not possible to travel faster than light but is teleportation possible? TVs without screen?
-benzun
 
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Not in the near near future but soon I hope as we are learning the manipulation of the human mind.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
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This november in Eetimes has appeared an article about Self-Navigating vehicles, cars that transport you wherever you want while you do a nap. Or whatever other thing you want
http://eetimes.com/article/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=51200442&sub_taxonomyID=4217
 
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Actually self-navigating vehicles would require no new technology, though they would be prohibitively expensive, chauffeurs are much cheaper.
 
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The Bob said:
Not in the near near future but soon I hope as we are learning the manipulation of the human mind.

The Bob (2004 ©)

I'd be careful saying that. Human technology grows quite fast. Many years ago, people would never had thought that there could be an internet. It's all to see I guess =)
 
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Zeteg said:
I'd be careful saying that. Human technology grows quite fast. Many years ago, people would never had thought that there could be an internet. It's all to see I guess =)


Many years ago was not the near near past.
 

What is teleportation?

Teleportation is a concept in science fiction that involves instantaneously moving an object or person from one location to another without physically traversing the distance between them. It is currently not possible in real life, but scientists are exploring potential ways to make it a reality.

How does teleportation work?

The current scientific theory behind teleportation involves the concept of quantum entanglement, where two particles become connected in a way that any change to one particle affects the other. By manipulating this entanglement, scientists hope to transfer information about the state of one particle to another particle in a different location, essentially "teleporting" it.

What are the potential applications of teleportation?

If teleportation were to become a reality, it could have numerous applications in various industries. For example, it could revolutionize transportation by allowing people to instantly travel to different locations without the need for traditional modes of transportation. It could also have implications for communication, medicine, and space exploration.

What are the challenges of achieving teleportation?

One of the main challenges in achieving teleportation is the fragility of quantum entanglement. Any interference or disturbance in the entangled particles can cause the information to be lost, making it difficult to successfully teleport an object or person. Additionally, the technology and resources required to manipulate and control quantum entanglement are currently limited.

What other scientific possibilities are being explored beyond teleportation?

Scientists are constantly exploring new and groundbreaking ideas in various fields of science. Some other future scientific possibilities being explored include human augmentation, artificial intelligence, terraforming other planets, and curing diseases through gene editing. The possibilities are endless and constantly expanding as technology and understanding of the universe continue to advance.

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