What once was Science Fiction now is Fact

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The forum discussion highlights the convergence of science fiction and reality, specifically referencing the M5 computer from Star Trek, which utilized human engrams to enhance computing capabilities. In a contemporary breakthrough, researchers have developed a living computer using 80,000 mouse brain cells, as reported by New Scientist. This advancement signifies a significant leap in bio-computing technology, paralleling the fictional narrative of the M5 computer. The discussion also touches on the implications of using biological materials in computing, raising questions about ethics and functionality.

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Today I learned that once again a Star Trek story is soon to become fact:

In the story of the M5 computer, human engrams were used to augment a new class of computers to supercede the duotronic ones on the starship Enterprise.

Now in real life, we have one based on mouse cells:

https://www.newscientist.com/articl...m_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=news
 
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jedishrfu said:
In the story of the M5 computer
IIRC, that did not end well.
 
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And i can't resist. Mouse brain cells? Brain and brain what is brain?
 
Vanadium 50 said:
And i can't resist. Mouse brain cells? Brain and brain what is brain?
Bold by me.
I watched that episode "Spock's Brain" just last night.
 
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dlgoff said:
I watched that episode "Spock's Brain" just last night.
I'm sorry.
 
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