Comments on: Technology from Caprica Series on SyFy is Already Here http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/ The Future Is Here Today...Robotics, Genetics, AI, Longevity, The Brain... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:21:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Archetype Movie Asks: Can The Dead Live On As Robots? | SociableNews.com http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-46767 Archetype Movie Asks: Can The Dead Live On As Robots? | SociableNews.com Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:34:38 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-46767 [...] science fiction has been exploring this theme for years (witness Caprica and Surrogates as some other recent examples), it has [...] [...] science fiction has been exploring this theme for years (witness Caprica and Surrogates as some other recent examples), it has [...]

]]> By: Archetype Movie Asks: Can The Dead Live On As Robots? | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-46754 Archetype Movie Asks: Can The Dead Live On As Robots? | Singularity Hub Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:39:33 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-46754 [...] science fiction has been exploring this theme for years (witness Caprica and Surrogates as some other recent examples), it has done so with an interest in entertaining [...] [...] science fiction has been exploring this theme for years (witness Caprica and Surrogates as some other recent examples), it has done so with an interest in entertaining [...]

]]> By: The 21st Century Matrix: Technocracy and the Rise of the Machines « ZoSoTruthTalk's Blog http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-28072 The 21st Century Matrix: Technocracy and the Rise of the Machines « ZoSoTruthTalk's Blog Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:06:48 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-28072 [...] machines made in man’s likeness embody the ultimate in man’s pursuit of technology.  Advances in robotics, particularly work done in countries like Japan, have already eclipsed the fictional horizon and [...] [...] machines made in man’s likeness embody the ultimate in man’s pursuit of technology.  Advances in robotics, particularly work done in countries like Japan, have already eclipsed the fictional horizon and [...]

]]> By: What is the 21st Century Matrix? « 21st Century Wire http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-25470 What is the 21st Century Matrix? « 21st Century Wire Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:35:34 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-25470 [...] away and not a priority for today, and yet suddenly we have the future right at our doorstep. Advances in robotics, particularly work done in countries like Japan, have already eclipsed the fictional horizon and [...] [...] away and not a priority for today, and yet suddenly we have the future right at our doorstep. Advances in robotics, particularly work done in countries like Japan, have already eclipsed the fictional horizon and [...]

]]> By: Science Fiction…or Imagined Reality? « All things positive! http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-16588 Science Fiction…or Imagined Reality? « All things positive! Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:08:33 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-16588 [...] 16, 2010 by Aldi Armia The other day I stumbled on an article about “Caprica”, the new spin-off of Battlestar Galactica TV series, is bringing to [...] [...] 16, 2010 by Aldi Armia The other day I stumbled on an article about “Caprica”, the new spin-off of Battlestar Galactica TV series, is bringing to [...]

]]> By: Kurzweil Critiques Avatar – Technology Applied Unevenly, Cast as Enemy | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-14312 Kurzweil Critiques Avatar – Technology Applied Unevenly, Cast as Enemy | Singularity Hub Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:36:51 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-14312 [...] of future and present technology is actually a fairly standard Movie and TV trope. As we saw with SyFy TV series Caprica, writers are pretty good at taking the scientific developments of today and creating a few [...] [...] of future and present technology is actually a fairly standard Movie and TV trope. As we saw with SyFy TV series Caprica, writers are pretty good at taking the scientific developments of today and creating a few [...]

]]> By: Inventing Interactive » Caprica Paper http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13798 Inventing Interactive » Caprica Paper Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:05:53 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13798 [...] Singularity Hub points out that this technology is similar to Pranav Mistry’s SixthSense which was demoed at TED. So maybe it’s not so fantastical after all. [...] [...] Singularity Hub points out that this technology is similar to Pranav Mistry’s SixthSense which was demoed at TED. So maybe it’s not so fantastical after all. [...]

]]> By: Caprica http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13710 Caprica Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:45:13 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13710 Caprica is an awesome show for this very reason. We have the technology of the future already in development today. It's amazing to watch Caprica and see what's to come! Caprica is an awesome show for this very reason. We have the technology of the future already in development today. It's amazing to watch Caprica and see what's to come!

]]> By: ferricoxide http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13687 ferricoxide Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:35:03 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13687 This doable technology is kind of a carryover from the BSG-reboot. Other than the FTL (and other advanced space-flight), most of the tech in BSG was either equivalent to contemporary tech or was maybe a technology generation or two ahead of contemporary tech. I mean: Adama brush-shaved; most weapons systems were projectile-based rather than directed energy; the city-scapes appeared to be as though someone took the Burj and built cities from them.<br><br>I think, since the primary reason for the story is to explore what it means to be alive, they've not really wanted to distract with unnecessary tech. This doable technology is kind of a carryover from the BSG-reboot. Other than the FTL (and other advanced space-flight), most of the tech in BSG was either equivalent to contemporary tech or was maybe a technology generation or two ahead of contemporary tech. I mean: Adama brush-shaved; most weapons systems were projectile-based rather than directed energy; the city-scapes appeared to be as though someone took the Burj and built cities from them.

I think, since the primary reason for the story is to explore what it means to be alive, they've not really wanted to distract with unnecessary tech.

]]> By: Bozz http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13685 Bozz Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:31:06 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13685 "Should" be SciFi, not saying it is. The new logo "SyFy" is visually pleasing, yet has obviously been dumbed down so to speak. “Should” be SciFi, not saying it is. The new logo “SyFy” is visually pleasing, yet has obviously been dumbed down so to speak.

]]> By: tsahi http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13663 tsahi Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:40:52 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13663 the SciFi channel changed its name to SyFy channel. the SciFi channel changed its name to SyFy channel.

]]> By: pr3sidentspence http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13601 pr3sidentspence Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:33:46 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13601 Canonically, Caprica is the world of yesterday. ;) Canonically, Caprica is the world of yesterday. ;)

]]> By: Deviant http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13587 Deviant Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:01:12 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13587 Should be sci-fi not scyfy or syfy Should be sci-fi not scyfy or syfy

]]> By: anon http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13482 anon Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:07:07 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13482 Should be SyFy, not scyfy. Should be SyFy, not scyfy.

]]> By: Thea Kinyon http://singularityhub.com/2010/02/11/technology-from-caprica-series-on-scyfy-is-already-here/#comment-13463 Thea Kinyon Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:32:36 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=12219#comment-13463 I miss when science fiction used to invent new things instead of just rehash other people's ideas.<br>That said, Caprica is pretty good. I miss when science fiction used to invent new things instead of just rehash other people's ideas.
That said, Caprica is pretty good.

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