Arthur C. Clarke talking about the future of computers

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  1. criticalmind

    criticalmind Enter Chunni Name Here

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    Found a little video from half a century ago. The man's a prophet.

     
  2. Frozen ink

    Frozen ink Legally had harem『Cathulu』Power of Love & Evil』

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    they said people would fly in the sky well... we're getting there desu~

    tho they never mentioned global warming, rise of terrorism, internet(addiction), nuclear threats, mankinds ability to thoroughly wipe out the planet, etc desu~

    people back then were full of hope..... oh how times change desu
     
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    not really.
     
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    Nyanko Psychotic Cat Princess

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    Muah, kitty squid, nukes were available back when this video was filmed and world destruction was flavour of the day.
    What I don't like is the fact his prediction I can live where I want and not have to physically go to work. That's not true! I still have to slave away with my hour and a half commute. No prophet, Arthur C Clark!
     
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    Lazriser Well-Known Member

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    There is still hope... for the worst route ending.:blobrofl:
     
  6. Frozen ink

    Frozen ink Legally had harem『Cathulu』Power of Love & Evil』

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    technically people who work at home prolly earn more than you desu
     
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    Nyanko Psychotic Cat Princess

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    *claws kitty squid to calamari* muah I earn a good amount of money in my cushy government job
     
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    SoulZer0 Heaven Refining

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    So he's a prophet for saying this. Guess what, I'm a prophet too. All of you will die before 2120.
     
  9. Nyanko

    Nyanko Psychotic Cat Princess

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    You never know, someone might invent the cure to death...
     
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    Frozen ink Legally had harem『Cathulu』Power of Love & Evil』

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    People working within the Work From Home category in your area are making on average $54,335 per year or the same as the national average annual salary of$54,335.

    desu~ \

    "runs away"
     
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  11. Nyanko

    Nyanko Psychotic Cat Princess

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    nyan earns 90k
    *chases*
     
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    SoulZer0 Heaven Refining

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    Yea, because overpopulation is good
     
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    Nyanko Psychotic Cat Princess

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    You need to listen to more economists! Population growth equals more labour which equals unlimited economic growth! Nothing can go wrong! Trust me!
     
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    MrSplashy Grey Knight

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    Yep, nothing will go wrong sure as food demand increases and some third world countries would've prolly collapse because of it, a very high demands for jobs, massive price hikes, and more. Until we can get off this planet, overpopulation will be an issue for a very very long time.

    I feel you right there man, the fact that I had to wait for at least an hour or so for the metro train to arrive and the fact that it gets pretty cramped very easily. Luckily I managed to save enough money to at least get a motorcycle.