Comments on: Artificial Life on the Horizon http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/ The Future Is Here Today...Robotics, Genetics, AI, Longevity, The Brain... Wed, 23 May 2012 14:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: The Genetically Modified Food You Eat | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-44751 The Genetically Modified Food You Eat | Singularity Hub Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:25:28 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-44751 [...] all of genetic engineering (say, artificial life), GM foods show the power of the modern biotech revolution. They have the potential to make us [...] [...] all of genetic engineering (say, artificial life), GM foods show the power of the modern biotech revolution. They have the potential to make us [...]

]]> By: d_s http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-25994 d_s Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:14:38 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-25994 I've always been curious about the fact that even though Ford model T from 1908 had a 'flexifuel' engine and Mr. Porsche designed the first hybrid car in 1900 (Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid), only now we are beginning to see some advanced 2nd gen biofuels, like the ethanol produced from waste by ST1 in Finland. Better late than never, no? Well, Mr. Cheney? I’ve always been curious about the fact that even though Ford model T from 1908 had a ‘flexifuel’ engine and Mr. Porsche designed the first hybrid car in 1900 (Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid), only now we are beginning to see some advanced 2nd gen biofuels, like the ethanol produced from waste by ST1 in Finland. Better late than never, no?

Well, Mr. Cheney?

]]> By: d_s http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-32621 d_s Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:14:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-32621 I've always been curious about the fact that even though Ford model T from 1908 had a 'flexifuel' engine and Mr. Porsche designed the first hybrid car in 1900 (Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid), only now we are beginning to see some advanced 2nd gen biofuels, like the ethanol produced from waste by ST1 in Finland. Better late than never, no? Well, Mr. Cheney? I’ve always been curious about the fact that even though Ford model T from 1908 had a ‘flexifuel’ engine and Mr. Porsche designed the first hybrid car in 1900 (Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid), only now we are beginning to see some advanced 2nd gen biofuels, like the ethanol produced from waste by ST1 in Finland. Better late than never, no?

Well, Mr. Cheney?

]]> By: Venter’s Successes in Creating Synthetic Life (video) | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-13371 Venter’s Successes in Creating Synthetic Life (video) | Singularity Hub Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:50:25 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-13371 [...] your freakin’ mind.” Venter gives an in depth look at the methods which will lead to custom made organisms. Biofuel, new antibiotics, vaccines – Venter could one day make them all by using yeast and [...] [...] your freakin’ mind.” Venter gives an in depth look at the methods which will lead to custom made organisms. Biofuel, new antibiotics, vaccines – Venter could one day make them all by using yeast and [...]

]]> By: A Second Genesis - The Moscow Expat Forums http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-9210 A Second Genesis - The Moscow Expat Forums Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:29:41 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-9210 [...] the next two years. Church predicts in one year. WOW! This century is a great time to live in. Artificial Life on the Horizon | Singularity Hub George Church - Wikipedia, the free [...] [...] the next two years. Church predicts in one year. WOW! This century is a great time to live in. Artificial Life on the Horizon | Singularity Hub George Church – Wikipedia, the free [...]

]]> By: The Genetically Modified Food You Eat http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-7113 The Genetically Modified Food You Eat Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:35:12 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-7113 [...] all of genetic engineering (say, artificial life), GM foods show the power of the modern biotech revolution. They have the potential to make us [...] [...] all of genetic engineering (say, artificial life), GM foods show the power of the modern biotech revolution. They have the potential to make us [...]

]]> By: Adam http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-6473 Adam Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:49:54 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-6473 Craig Venter and others are doing some amazing work but I think you shouldn't over-hype their achievements. Genes are not really like lego blocks, their total effect is based on many factors inside a cell. It is tempting to predict that we can just find a gene that does X, insert it into an artificial organism, and produce massive amount of X. This may be true with single chemicals, like insulin or certain biofuels, but more complicated applications (those involving two or more genes) will likely take a long time. Even in five to ten years, we will still be learning a lot about creating life from scratch (a process that takes evolution millions of years to get right). It's more like transcribing the human genome: technically, we have all the information before us but it will take a long time before we are able to understand it fully and then be able to turn out applications from it. Craig Venter and others are doing some amazing work but I think you shouldn’t over-hype their achievements. Genes are not really like lego blocks, their total effect is based on many factors inside a cell. It is tempting to predict that we can just find a gene that does X, insert it into an artificial organism, and produce massive amount of X. This may be true with single chemicals, like insulin or certain biofuels, but more complicated applications (those involving two or more genes) will likely take a long time. Even in five to ten years, we will still be learning a lot about creating life from scratch (a process that takes evolution millions of years to get right). It’s more like transcribing the human genome: technically, we have all the information before us but it will take a long time before we are able to understand it fully and then be able to turn out applications from it.

]]> By: Adam http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-31391 Adam Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:49:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-31391 Craig Venter and others are doing some amazing work but I think you shouldn't over-hype their achievements. Genes are not really like lego blocks, their total effect is based on many factors inside a cell. It is tempting to predict that we can just find a gene that does X, insert it into an artificial organism, and produce massive amount of X. This may be true with single chemicals, like insulin or certain biofuels, but more complicated applications (those involving two or more genes) will likely take a long time. Even in five to ten years, we will still be learning a lot about creating life from scratch (a process that takes evolution millions of years to get right). It's more like transcribing the human genome: technically, we have all the information before us but it will take a long time before we are able to understand it fully and then be able to turn out applications from it. Craig Venter and others are doing some amazing work but I think you shouldn’t over-hype their achievements. Genes are not really like lego blocks, their total effect is based on many factors inside a cell. It is tempting to predict that we can just find a gene that does X, insert it into an artificial organism, and produce massive amount of X. This may be true with single chemicals, like insulin or certain biofuels, but more complicated applications (those involving two or more genes) will likely take a long time. Even in five to ten years, we will still be learning a lot about creating life from scratch (a process that takes evolution millions of years to get right). It’s more like transcribing the human genome: technically, we have all the information before us but it will take a long time before we are able to understand it fully and then be able to turn out applications from it.

]]> By: Gabriel http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-6422 Gabriel Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:22:58 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-6422 Why would anyone complain about a Cheney joke? He’s earned them all. Anyway, this is one of many game changers, that together comprise the coming Singularity. Why would anyone complain about a Cheney joke? He’s earned them all. Anyway, this is one of many game changers, that together comprise the coming Singularity.

]]> By: Gabriel http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-31390 Gabriel Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:22:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-31390 Why would anyone complain about a Cheney joke? He’s earned them all. Anyway, this is one of many game changers, that together comprise the coming Singularity. Why would anyone complain about a Cheney joke? He’s earned them all. Anyway, this is one of many game changers, that together comprise the coming Singularity.

]]> By: Kevin http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-6405 Kevin Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:04:18 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-6405 The crack at Cheney was uncalled for, but great article overall. The crack at Cheney was uncalled for, but great article overall.

]]> By: Kevin http://singularityhub.com/2009/06/24/artificial-life-on-the-horizon/#comment-31389 Kevin Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:04:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=4581#comment-31389 The crack at Cheney was uncalled for, but great article overall. The crack at Cheney was uncalled for, but great article overall.

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