Chouzan Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 In "The Matrix," the laws of physics can be violated, in virtual reality. In that world, machines have taken over, and we are slaves living in a computer-generated dreamworld. Is this a possibility? It's possible, but unlikely. First, our machines today have the intelligence and consciousness of a cockroach. Their insect brains cannot threaten us. However, in the future, they might become as intelligent as a dog or cat. But when they become as intelligent as a monkey, many decades from now, I think they might become a threat and we should implant a chip in their brains to shut them off if they become murderous. In "The Matrix," the humans freed of the Matrix live in a tiny outpost called Zion deep inside the earth. Is this possible? Only in tiny caves, not at the center. Contrary to Jules Verne, the earth is really solid. We know this by analyzing the shock waves of earthquakes as they pass through the center of the earth. Also, using Newton's theory of gravity, satellites can measure how solid the earth is. So Zion would have to be based in a small cave, not near the center of the earth. Can virtual reality give us the Matrix? There are huge problems. It's extremely difficult to hook a computer into the brain. The wiring of the spinal cord is basically unknown. At best, on cats, we've been able to hook into their optic nerves, to see what a cat can see. And in blind people, we can stimulate a handful of pixels in their brain, but that's about it. The brain is still a black box. At best, scientists have, in stroke victims who are paralyzed, placed an electrode in their brain and connected it to a laptop so the paralyzed can move the cursor on the screen by sheer thought. How much computer power would be necessary to create the Matrix? All the computers in the world could not create the Matrix. It takes a supercomputer to simulate even simple aspects of reality, let alone the reality of billions of sleeping humans. The aliens behind the Matrix would have to be centuries ahead of our technology. (But then, if they are that advanced, they wouldn't need humans as batteries. They could just get Eveready batteries at the store instead!) How long will it take for science to duplicate the virtual world of the Matrix? Centuries. At present, we can barely interphase electrodes with parts of the brain. At best, the human brain can be taught to mentally control the cursor of a PC screen by thinking. And our best computers can only create a virtual reality for simple games. In "The Matrix: Reloaded," what did the creator of the Matrix mean when he complained that "anomalies" crept into his computer program whenever he tried to create the Matrix? In physics and mathematics, often tiny defects creep into our calculations that sometimes destroys the entire program. In physics, whenever we try to create a "theory of everything," tiny anomalies occur in the calculation which destroy the theory. Likewise, the creator of the Matrix found tiny anomalies whenever he tried to create an artificial world. What are these anomalies? Neo himself. Neo is actually the sixth incarnation of these anomalies. Each time, tiny anomalies creep into the Matrix that allow for the creation of superhumans like Neo who oppose the Matrix. Each time, the creator of the Matrix has to destroy these anomalies, in the same way that "superstring theory" destroys the anomalies often found in a theory of everything. Why do the sentinels of the Matrix always talk about "causality?" In the movie, causality means predictability. Machines are predictable, but humans are not. That gives us the great advantage over machines, that we are unpredictable, creative, and can think of new ways to defeat the machines. That's why the humans win over the machines of the Matrix, because even "perfect" programs have anomalies, and unpredictable beings (us) are sometimes superior to predictable machines. As a scientist, did you like "The Matrix" movie? Yes, because sometimes it's better for us scientists to suspend the laws of physics and let our imaginations roam! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wanted to hear what many of you from Neowin had though on such a subject, after witnessing many of you digging into the psychological standpoint The Matrix trilogy presented to their target audience. The above was a log taken from an interview between Michio Kaku, a highly-acclaimed professor of theoretical physics, and TechTV. You can also view a similar interview held on the November 5th episode of 'The Screensavers". It truly is a perspective closely drawn to the technological advancements over the past decade. :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Why do I get the goofy feeling that years from now this will be pulled out, and laughed at. Kinda like the "Computers are never coming to people's homes" chuckle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 We went through the weeks of discussion and theories and **** like that after we saw Eraserhead. We ended up tired and confused and none of us ever saw it again. Why not just watch the movies and ENJOY them? Dissecting a movie gets boring after a while. Enjoy the movie, btw :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 PLEASE STOP i cant wait till next week when the Matrix crap will be offically over... I HOPE ahhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humcheepeng Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I suspect that we are already living in the our own version of the Matrix right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickie Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 dude.. u watch too much matrix.. and r to serious about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted November 9, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 9, 2003 it was just some easy questions for a scientist. And he just said himself that he jsut watches movies for movies did he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digipoi Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Whats the big fuss about the Matrix trilogy. The first two was over-rated. Id rather watch Elf. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsnBehind Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 It's a movie... :unsure: :blink: :huh: "Will the Terminator travel back through time to kill me as a child?" It's a movie! :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digipoi Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 It's a movie... :unsure: :blink: :huh: "Will the Terminator travel back through time to kill me as a child?" It's a movie! :wacko: Even the Hulk was a bummer of a movie, I bet he could kick the terminators butts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daem0hn Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 i dont think the scientist knew that much about the matrix: the aliens behind the matrix? his knowledge of AI and quantum computing seems very limited the whole point of the matrix is that AI - artificially intelligent robots have enslaved humanity if we implanted a 'chip' in an Ai robots 'brain' the robot would learn, and disable it, or remove it, the whole point of learning is to improve one's self, by removing defects, if a person had a bomb attatched to their backs that can be detonated if they become 'murderous' the person would remove it, the same applies to AI there are more lil things he said that i dont believe to be correct, but im tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Claude Van Damme Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Michio Kaku owns. I've a bunch of books of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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