inside my mind

playing God

doktorj — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:13:21 GMT

i have been reading my friend ph0ngs incredibly book by Ray Kurzveil called "The singularity is Near" which is all about how quickly we are moving into nanotechnology and strong AI. (Artificial Intelligence) i recommend that everyone read this book. here's a bit from page 300: ""Playing God" is actually the highest expression of human nature. The urges to improve ourselves, to master our enviroment, and to set our children on the best path possible have been the fundamental driving forces of all of human history. Without these urges to "play God", the world as we know it wouldn't exist today. A few million humans would live in the savannahs and forests, eking out a hunter-gatherer existence, without writing or history or mathematics or appreciation of the intracacies of their own universe and their own inner workings." - Ramez Naa "Our machines will become much more like us, and we will become much more like machines." - Rodney Brooks. -= A Panoply of Imacts. =- What will be the nature of the human experience once nonbiological intelligence pre-dominates? What are the impications for human-machine civilization when strong AI and nano-technology can create any product, any situation, any enviroment that we can imagaine at will? I stress the role of imagination here because we will still be constrained in our creations to what we can imagine. But our tools for bringing imagination to life are growing exponentially more powerful. As the Singularity approaches, we will have to reconsider our ideas about the nature of human life and redesign our human institutions. We will explore a few of these ideas and institutions in this chapter. For example, the intertwined revolutions of G,N, and R will transform our frail version 1.0 human bodies into their far more durable and capable version 2.0 counterparts. Billions of nanobots will travel through the bloodstream in our bodies and brains. In or bodies, they will destory pathogens, correct DNA errors, eliminate toxins, and perform many other tasks to enhance our physical well-being. As a result, we will be able to live indefinitely without aging. In our brains, the massivly distributed nanobots will interact with our biological neurons. This will provide full-immersion virtual reality incorporating all of the senses, as well as neurological correlates of our emotions, from within the nervous system. More important, this intimate connection between our biological thinking and the nonbiological intelligence we are creating will profoundly expand human intelligence. Warfare will move toward nanobot-based weapons, as well as cyber weapons. Learning will first move online, but once our brains are online we will be able to download new knowledge and skills. The role of work will be to create knowledge of all kinds from music and art to math and science. The role of play will be, well the create knowledge, so there won't be a clear distinctions between work and play. Intelligence on and around the Earth will continue to expand exponentially until we reach the limits of matter and energy to support intelligent computation. As we approach this limit in our corner of the galaxy, the intelligence of our civilization will expand outward into the rest of the universe, quickly reaching the fastest possible speed. We understand that speed to be the speed of light, but there are suggestions that we may be able to circumvent this apparent limit (possibly by taking shortcuts through wormholes for example).

magnetik fields as you've never seen them before...

doktorj — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:49:35 GMT

very intresting video... http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/offbeat-news/magnetic-fields-as-youve-never-seen-them-before/1393

new portishead album

doktorj — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:08:54 GMT

wow, i can't wait to hear the whole thing: myspace single 'machine gun' http://www.myspace.com/PORTISHEADALBUM3 official site http://www.portishead.co.uk buy thebox set: http://www.portisheadshop.co.uk/store/page4.asp?suptype=&t=1&sub_type=1&prod_id=2&col=30

transforming impossibilitiez

doktorj — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:37:46 GMT

Transfomative blessingz to you all in 2o08... Artwork by: Tomek_Setowski - http://www.galeriebrusen.com/malerier.htm "Transformation is a universal constant that affects our lives from the moment we are born until we leave earthly existence behind. At the root of all growth, we find change. Occasionally, change and the circumstances leading up to it are a source of extraordinary joy, but more often than not they provoke feelings of discomfort, fear, or pain. Though many changes are unavoidable, we should not believe that we are subject to the whims of an unpredictable universe. It is our response to those circumstances that will dictate the nature of our experiences. At the heart of every transformation, no matter how chaotic, there is substance. When we no longer resist change and instead regard it as an opportunity to grow, we find that we are far from helpless in the face of it. Our role as masters of our own destinies is cemented when we choose to make change work in our favor. Yet before we can truly internalize this power, we must accept that we cannot hide from the changes taking place all around us. Existence as we know it will come to an end at one or more points in our lives, making way for some new and perhaps unexpected mode of being. This transformation will take place whether or not we want it to, and so it is up to us to decide whether we will open our eyes to the blessings hidden amidst disorder or close ourselves off from opportunities hiding behind obstacles. To make change work for you, look constructively at your situation and ask yourself how you can benefit from the transformation that has taken place. As threatening as change can seem, it is often a sign that a new era of your life has begun. If you reevaluate your plans and goals in the days or weeks following a major change, you will discover that you can adapt your ambition to the circumstances before you and even capitalize on these changes. Optimism, enthusiasm, and flexibility will aid you greatly here, as there is nothing to be gained by dwelling on what might have been. Change can hurt in the short term but, if you are willing to embrace it proactively, its lasting impact will nearly always be physically, spiritually, and intellectually transformative." - http://integral-options.blogspot.com/2007/09/daily-om-make-change-work-for-you.html

holofractalgraphikal giftz for you...

doktorj — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:17:33 GMT

artwork by: st. even ( http://www.divinereflections.ca ) my friend erratika has a grand idea to distribute this meme and i'm so game: "I saw this on St Even's blog and fell in love with the idea of a gifting train. Love will keep us together and happy. Let us spread the love with a gifting spree. The idea is that the first three of you divine creatures who post a comment here AND post the meme to your own blog will get a special gift from me. Heartfelt and beautiful to say the least So go on and create those connections, throw the pebble and create some ripples. You know you can. your friend in love erratika"

antartica ice tsunami

doktorj — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:59:20 GMT

wow, crazy refreshing

maitri matrix

doktorj — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:03:42 GMT

universal mind lattice

doktorj — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:21:40 GMT

artwork by alex grey - www.alexgrey.com photo by bsm: www.touchsamadhi.com/v/2005Events/NLightN-Launch-Party-at-CoSM_-NYC-3-26-05/

yemanja

doktorj — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:23:19 GMT

artwork by:andrew gonzalez ( www.sublimatrix.com )

construction of the world's higest bridge...

doktorj — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:49:31 GMT

"You can indeed be aware of your body, but you can also be aware of your mind - you can right now notice all the thoughts and ideas and images floating in front of the mind's inward eye. You can, in other words, experience your mind, be aware of your mind. And it's very important to experience your mind directly, cleanly, intensely, because only by bringing awareness to the mind can you begin to transcend the mind and be free of its limitations." - Ken Wilber, One Taste

increasing depth

doktorj — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:34:19 GMT

"Evolution goes beyond what went before, but because it must embrace what went before, then its very nature is to transcend and include, and thus it has an inherent directionality, a secret impulse, toward increasing depth, increasing intrinsic value, increasing consciousness." - Ken Wilber ( A brief History of Everything ) Artwork by St. Even www.divinereflections.ca www.photosurreal.com

calling to source

doktorj — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 02:19:22 GMT

i had extended lucid dreams last night of walking along broken bridges and flying over the broke parts...it was really fun actually...yay for lucid dreaming. the artwork is of my beautiful friend jasmin starrchild, standing on mt. elfinstone. it was an honor to work with her x)

skating under the ice

doktorj — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:02:18 GMT

it was an honor to hang out with mr. nystagmus last night...so rock star. he was even generous enough to give me lots of rad new software/vst instrumentz, a real bass, a computer to wall projector...the worx. anywayz...i am blessed to know the guy. he should even be a main character on heros, the t.v. show. (if you havn't seen it yet, see it!) artwork by nico: http://nicopsyart.125mb.com

2o07

doktorj — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:19 GMT

i wish a smashing new yearz to you all!!!

supernova

doktorj — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 13:49:00 GMT

"Supernova's are the explosion caused when a massive star, at least 8 times the Sun's mass, dies (exhausts its fuel) and collapses. If the original star is less than 20 solar masses, the supernova will leave behind a neutron star. Heavier stars will collapse into black holes. Supernova explosions are among the most energetic events in the Universe, and they forge the heavy elements such as carbon, oxygen, and silicon." far out man...

the hypnotic freefall from space into the ocean (video)

doktorj — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:54:33 GMT

watching this totally makes me want to go skydiving again... any takers on going with me? (serious inquires only) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iurxEhL4UM

clouded

doktorj — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 04:34:48 GMT

more strange cloud pictures: http://valuca.funtigo.com/?preview=y&g=25544746&cr=1&rfm=y

the art of fighting, without fighting materializing perfectly...

doktorj — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:00:51 GMT

just logged in and saw this posted on luke brown's blog. holy moly man... Mon, December 18, 2006 - 11:55 PM *** BREAKING NEWS *** CHINA TO DUMP ONE TRILLION IN U.S. RESERVES! Tells visiting Bush administration officials they will not sit back and lose their shirts as U.S. Dollar collapses; they are getting out fast and large! BEIJING, CHINA -- Sources with a U.S. Delegation in Beijing have told The Hal Turner Show the Chinese government has informed visiting Bush Administration officials they intend to dump One TRILLION U.S. Dollars from China's Currency Reserves and convert those funds into Euros, gold and silver! China was allegedly asked to withhold the announcement until Bullion Markets closed for the weekend to prevent an instant spike in gold and silver prices. This delay will give the world the weekend to consider appropriate actions rather than have a knee-jerk reaction which could see the U.S. Dollar totally collapse in value Monday. According to this Senior source, China told the U.S. delegation they no longer have faith in U.S. Currency for several reasons: 1) The Federal Reserve Bank ceased publishing "M3" data in March, making it nearly impossible for anyone to know how much cash is being printed. China said this act made it impossible to tell how much a Dollar is worth. 2) The U.S. Dollar has lost upwards of thirty percent (30%) of its value against other foreign currencies in the recent past, meaning China has lost almost $300 Billion simply by holding U.S. Dollars in its reserves. 3) The U.S. has no plans whatsoever to reduce deficit spending or ability pay down any of its existing debt without printing money to pay it off. For these reasons China has decided to implement an aggressive sell-off of U.S. Dollars before the rest of the world does so. China reportedly told the US delegation; "we are the largest holder of U.S. Currency and if the rest of the world unloads theirs before we unload ours, we will lose our shirts." Early this week, in an unusual move, the Bush administration sent virtually the entire economic "A-team" to visit China for a "strategic economic dialogue" in Beijing Dec. 14 and 15. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke lead the delegation, along with five other cabinet-level officials, including Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez. Also in the delegation is Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, Energy Secretary Sam Bodman, and U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab. The Bush administration wanted to get China's cooperation in preventing a dollar collapse. The Hal Turner Show has been told the effort failed. According to the source, Fed Chairman Bernanke left the meeting "pale and in a cold sweat" as the implications of China's decision seemed to sink in. The implications are enormous: The U.S. Dollar is likely to collapse in value against all other major currencies as early as Monday, December 18. This would cause a worldwide sell-off of dollars, create almost immediate "hyper-inflation" in the US and also impact world markets at a level "worse than the Great Depression of 1929." Arabs to the rescue? In a strange twist of fate, Arabs and OPEC may come to the rescue of the U.S.! Senior officials in OPEC made clear that they too would be severely harmed if the U.S. Dollar collapsed, and hinted they "would not be inclined to sell oil to any particular nation that intentionally caused such a collapse." This was a thinly veiled threat to China, which depends heavily on OPEC oil for its rapidly developing energy needs. The OPEC officials even went so far as to say "Since China lacks the ability to project their military power, OPEC nations need not worry about any Chinese military response to an oil cut-off." Such brutally candid remarks will not sit well with China; and signal ominous things for the U.S. . Arabs and OPEC will want something in return for saving the U.S. from economic collapse and it is already widely speculated what they want will be a complete change in U.S. backing of Israel in the Middle East. If such demands are made by the oil-rich Arabs, the U.S. would be left with little choice but to virtually abandon the jewish state to preserve itself. Additional sources, one in the U.S. Commerce Department and another in the US Treasury have confirmed the initial report above and referred me to another, Third, source in the Pentagon. Both the Commerce and Treasury Sources report that while China will not be able to simply trade their Dollars for other paper currencies, they will spend their U.S. Cash on commodities such as gold, silver and Rhodoium as well as military hardware; ships and planes, placing large orders and paying for those orders with the one point one trillion in cash dollars they possess. Extreme Military Concern In speaking with the contact at the Pentagon, I am able to now report the Pentagon views this currency-killing as a cunning military aspect to Chinese plans: The Pentagon says that while China has a 2 Million man army, they lack the logistics and heavy lift capability to move that army and supply it. They can, however, get that military to South Korea and to Japan. The Chinese see that the U.S. Military is over-stretched and almost exhausted by its globe trotting Commander-In-Chief. They feel that by intentionally destabilizing the dollar, the U.S. economy will fail, putting tens of millions of Americans on the unemployment line and putting unbearable pressure on the US Government. Then, with the U.S. economy in shambles and its manufacturing base eroded by a steady stream of manufacturing plants moving out of the US., the American government will be too occupied with troubles at home to do much internationally. America will be in no position to challenge China, allowing the Chinese to act militarily elsewhere in the world; Further, if the U.S. attempted to intervene against any Chinese military action, the only plant in the world which can manufacture the specialized gyros needed for U.S. Cruise Missile guidance systems, is now located in. . . . .China. China could prevent that plant from shipping to the U.S., and once our arsenal of cruise missiles was depleted, it would take a long time to re-tool a plant to make more gyros and resupply cruise missiles for battle. The Chinese feel they could accomplish certain military goals before the U.S. could re-tool. They are also confident the U.S. will never "go nuclear" as long as the U.S. itself is not attacked. The Pentagon source went so far as to say "Even if China was to lose the entire one trillion in cash to a collapse of the Dollar as a currency, they will have succeeded in taking the U.S. off the world stage as any type of effective military or economic power -- without firing a shot!" A 'classic' Sun Tzu paradigm of victory - the art of fighting, without fighting. The crippling of the US is a highly desirable military benefit for China at a relatively cheap price since it will leave their human capital and infrastructure assets in place; assets they know they would lose if a hot war erupted with the U.S..

holy solar

doktorj — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:55:39 GMT

wow, what a technically challenging day... perhaps this is why: *** About this solar image: (big!) http://www.space.com/spacewatch/sun_cam_animated.html This real-time movie, which shows the most recent 48 hours of solar activity, is updated every hour if satellite communications permit. The image is generated by the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft. The image shows magnetic activity in the Sun's corona. The most prominent features are usually the coronal streamers, nearly radial bands streaming outward. Occasionally, the Sun belches a giant coronal mass ejection, an explosion of charged particles that unfurl as they area hurled into space. The inner solar corona is seen up to 8.4 million kilometers (5.25 million miles) away from the Sun. The corona is the Sun's outer atmosphere, where the density of matter is low but temperatures are high. (For more, see Space Weather 101.) *** also check out the latest 48 hours of solar activity (updated regularly). http://www.space.com/spacewatch/cams.html

fresh from mars-1

doktorj — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:04:21 GMT

artwork by mario martinez (aka mars-1) www.mars-1.com last night i dream of trying to wake up my friend rob while unable to speak and only half materialized while lucidly astral projecting... eventually i succeeded, and then he showed me how to teleport to other dimensions by focusing on abstract objects...eventually i was teleported to do a dimension where my friend fish was ( a real person ) where he showed me how to transform into frogs. strange weird fun.

sunset from mars...

doktorj — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:00:02 GMT

into the future...

doktorj — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 06:08:33 GMT

i try to remain optimistic, but sometimes i wonder about the future... artwork: unknown

containment and escapism

doktorj — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 01:05:21 GMT

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - albert einstein artwork by oliver vernon: www.oliververnon.com

sustaining yesterday's future

doktorj — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 08:04:21 GMT

i figure my worst procrastination lately is not meditating, i did on the weekened for the first time in a while and it reminded me of how important it is to me. having a mind that's constantly bombbarded with thoughts,wonders, symboliz and source code, clarity is key and not nearly as sharp as i'd like. i can hear hawaii calling my name...

trick or treat...

doktorj — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:26:02 GMT

i doubt i will be attending myself, but i'm sure the 'parade of the lost souls' will be very cool tonight. ( http://www.publicdreams.org ) - it's nice to see the site getting hammered with traffic which i've spent so much time on at work...they are expecting 20,000 people plus tonight and closing down the multiple roads near commercial drive just for it. have a blast.