Posted on 09/24/2010 8:34:16 AM PDT by Future Snake Eater
Technology is in a constant state of flux, and there are a number of cool concepts that haven't yet realized mainstream adoption, despite massive potential to change our lives. We take a look at 11 different ideas that you could see pick up steam.
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Ha! That should be amended to read;
5. Hardcore Virtual "Gaming"
Gaming....yeah, yeah....that's the ticket! We'll play hardcore "games". Yeah.
9. Petroleum-Free Automobiles
This is the best one to me.
We can probably skip alcohol and electric though...
11. Wireless Energy
People who live close to a 50,000 watt am station can get an LED to light up if they put up an antenna
How about stasis fields, and frictionless materials?
On a more practical note, I’d kill for a glue that held securely for a certain time period, or, say released when subjected to certain sound frequencies. The man who invents such a thing will become ludicrously wealthy in short order.
I want the Tantalus Field...maybe with spare parts since I would use the hell out of it.
I had to look that one up, and, yes, I agree. I want one, too!
I can’t believe automatic ass-wipers didn’t make the list.
I think those are out ...but it uses a spray...then I suppose it blows warm air...
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