X-Message-Number: 25493
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2005 13:51:46 -0800
From: Mathew Sullivan <>
Subject: Re: Fantastical Physics and 'Wetware'

Richard,

I can fill the role of skeptic.  The energy requirements could easily make 
such wild ideas derived from string theory uneconomical.

But then there are physicists who are speaking about deriving an infinite 
amount of energy from the quantum vacuum.  I believe the basis for the 
argument stems from a test done where two stainless steel plates separated 
by a short distance in a vacuum resulted in the two plates being attracted 
to one another and the closing of the space between them had the net effect 
of producing electricity.

There are no  mystical  experiences.  The use of the word results from a 
lack of understanding in science.

You might want to check out the newer theories in physics that are starting 
to gain popularity.  I recall a mind blowing episode on PBS within the last 
year or two on string theory.  If memory serves me correctly, I think 
m-theory is the one most likely to set your britches on fire.  In the end, 
a theory is just a theory   does not mean it is correct or anything derived 
from it will ever happen.

I can see you won t be upgrading your biological cells for something that 
is man made anytime soon.  That is okay with me - to each his own.  I think 
the new subcultures in advance of anything today should be respected, 
valued, and given due space to live out their existence as they see 
fit.  But ultimately, the final decision will rest with the most advanced 
culture.  Let s hope the most advanced culture is benevolent or your robot 
protectors won t do you much good.

Cheers,

Mathew Sullivan

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