I like Elon Musk, I really do. I’m a fan of Solar City, Tesla, SpaceX and even the Hyperloop. However, Musk seems to have a new hobby which I am not a big fan of; giving people new things to be afraid of, almost out of thin air. Even without Musk’s help people are really…
Even if the warnings by Musk and Hawking are valid, not much can be done to slow artificial intelligence
Recently two very intelligent and well known individuals, Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking, have made headlines by warning us about the ‘dangers’ of artificial intelligence (AI). While I hate to disagree with such brilliant people, I’m not as worried about the future of AI. However, even if I was, I know that there isn’t much…
The Science Behind Elon Musk’s Hyperloop [Video]
Space X has published a detailed report on the hyperloop and how the new mode of high speed transit would work. However, if 45 pages of science, engineering and schematics are a bit much for you, here is a quick overview of the basic ideas behind the project from SciShow.
Here are the Plans for Elon Musk’s Hyperloop
Elon Musk, founder of Tesla Motors, SpaceX and Solar City made history again today. It is not just that he unveiled a new design that could revolutionize travel. I mean that’s great an all but we’re still not 100% certain it works. No one has built one yet. He made history because he’s giving the…
Elon Musk Promises Faster, Cheaper, Open Source, High Speed Rail.
Elon Musk, on whom the latest incarnation of Tony Stark is based, chairman of Tesla Motors and Solar City, CEO of Space X, lead cheerleader for a Mars colony, has promised to unveil the plans for a ‘Hyperloop’ high speed train in August. According to Musk the train would travel at 800 mph, shuttling people…
The Definition of Impossible May be Changing Again
I’ve said before that impossible is one of my least favorite words. That is because impossible is far from being a constant. Science and technology redefine what is possible on an annual basis. Perpetual motion may be the next thing to fall from the list. From the Simons Foundation via io9: “In February 2012, the…
The Definition of Impossible May be Changing Again
I’ve said before that impossible is one of my least favorite words. That is because impossible is far from being a constant. Science and technology redefine what is possible on an annual basis. Perpetual motion may be the next thing to fall from the list. From the Simons Foundation via io9: “In February 2012, the…
Did You Know: Planning Is Already Underway for a Mars Colony
NASA announced today that they are planning another Mars rover for 2020 but if Elon Musk has his way, that Rover will arrive to scout out settlement locations, just a few years ahead of settlers. It is an ambitious plan and any number of things could go wrong with it but, if it makes any…
Did You Know: Planning Is Already Underway for a Mars Colony
NASA announced today that they are planning another Mars rover for 2020 but if Elon Musk has his way, that Rover will arrive to scout out settlement locations, just a few years ahead of settlers. It is an ambitious plan and any number of things could go wrong with it but, if it makes any…