It is impossible for this to turn out bad.

The project called Towards a Biological Cell Operating System (AUdACiOuS)

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Muta: It is impossible for this to turn out bad.

Assuming they're successful (and if they're not, someone else will be), it'll turn out roughly as bad as the computing revolution. The thing to keep in mind is that despite the fact that these organisms would be replicators, they're in an environment populated by replicators that have honed their skills over billions of years and are the baddest-asses in known space. You're not going to get a green goo scenario. There are lots of bad things that could be done with this technology, but there are a lot of great things, too.

t3knomanser: Muta: It is impossible for this to turn out bad.

Assuming they're successful (and if they're not, someone else will be), it'll turn out roughly as bad as the computing revolution. The thing to keep in mind is that despite the fact that these organisms would be replicators, they're in an environment populated by replicators that have honed their skills over billions of years and are the baddest-asses in known space. You're not going to get a green goo scenario. There are lots of bad things that could be done with this technology, but there are a lot of great things, too.

I believe we've already released the Malaria reducing Mosquitos. Hopefully the first few examples will be great successes to balance the inevitable mistakes.

So....we could have unicorns after all?

But think of the possibilities!

Pigs that are nothing but BACON!
Cows that are nothing but FILET!

Zombies that heal their gaping head-wounds!

/end sales/funding pitch

So will they be able to pass a voight kampff test?

/yes I do realize these are much too simple for that
//for now

t3knomanser: Muta: It is impossible for this to turn out bad.

Assuming they're successful (and if they're not, someone else will be), it'll turn out roughly as bad as the computing revolution. The thing to keep in mind is that despite the fact that these organisms would be replicators, they're in an environment populated by replicators that have honed their skills over billions of years and are the baddest-asses in known space. You're not going to get a green goo scenario. There are lots of bad things that could be done with this technology, but there are a lot of great things, too.

blah blah blah. Whar's my sexy re-configurable flesh-bot?

Finally a real jackelope !!!!

These scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.

I expect to see a technological singularity in my lifetime that will make synthetic life and intelligence a new kingdom on the tree of life

loonatic112358: So will they be able to pass a voight kampff test?

/yes I do realize these are much too simple for that
//for now

Wants a word with you:

If this creates a flu-like plague that forces the undead to drop their facade it could be entertaining.

madcan34: These scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.

Insert came here for this, leaving satisfied meme here.

madcan34: These scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.

Like all scientific/technological advances throughout human history, it's not the knowledge itself that is good/bad, it's the uses it's put to. Considering our species, I think we're all probably f***ed

So basically biomonsters?

Great. So when do we blow up Parma, weaken the seal and let many incarnations of Dark Force loose?

somemoron: t3knomanser: Muta: It is impossible for this to turn out bad.

Assuming they're successful (and if they're not, someone else will be), it'll turn out roughly as bad as the computing revolution. The thing to keep in mind is that despite the fact that these organisms would be replicators, they're in an environment populated by replicators that have honed their skills over billions of years and are the baddest-asses in known space. You're not going to get a green goo scenario. There are lots of bad things that could be done with this technology, but there are a lot of great things, too.

blah blah blah. Whar's my sexy re-configurable flesh-bot?

For now you just get a vagina with tiny legs.

AcneVulgaris: somemoron: t3knomanser: Muta: It is impossible for this to turn out bad.

Assuming they're successful (and if they're not, someone else will be), it'll turn out roughly as bad as the computing revolution. The thing to keep in mind is that despite the fact that these organisms would be replicators, they're in an environment populated by replicators that have honed their skills over billions of years and are the baddest-asses in known space. You're not going to get a green goo scenario. There are lots of bad things that could be done with this technology, but there are a lot of great things, too.

blah blah blah. Whar's my sexy re-configurable flesh-bot?

For now you just get a vagina with tiny legs.

I'm too scared and grossed out to google a Rule 34 check on that. *shudder*

I wonder if the scientists involved in this project are furries.

/Paging Dr Moreau

Will this happen before or after The Singularity?

And what is it about Brits that they always have to say "in five years' time" instead of just "in five years"?

The creature creator was the best part of Spore.

First part of the headline is an explosion of corporate jargon.

TheBlackrose: So basically biomonsters?

Great. So when do we blow up Parma, weaken the seal and let many incarnations of Dark Force loose?

I'm thinking we need Mother Brain and 400 or so years of her weakening Palman willpower first.

/never expected to find a fellow Phantasy Star fan on Fark

TheBlackrose: So basically biomonsters?

Great. So when do we blow up Parma, weaken the seal and let many incarnations of Dark Force loose?

I cant't believe I was beaten to a Phantasy Star reference

/first thing in my head

TsarTom: How many asses can I get on my monkey?

They are limited to 6 at the moment by the size of a standard toilet seat. But that will change.

The Elder Things and The Krell would like a word with you.

BunkyBrewman: Let me guess... Someone is going to be able to combine these living entities with nano-technology.



Approves.

HelloMyNameIs: The project called Towards a Biological Cell Operating System (AUdACiOuS)

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That is so stupid and nonsensical it completely invalidates anything the article has to say. I almost thought it was a spoofed onion article when i read that.

DarnoKonrad: I expect to see a technological singularity in my lifetime that will make synthetic life and intelligence a new kingdom on the tree of life

It'll certainly make "personhood" debates more interesting.

/Life begins at fork()

somemoron: t3knomanser: Muta: It is impossible for this to turn out bad.

Assuming they're successful (and if they're not, someone else will be), it'll turn out roughly as bad as the computing revolution. The thing to keep in mind is that despite the fact that these organisms would be replicators, they're in an environment populated by replicators that have honed their skills over billions of years and are the baddest-asses in known space. You're not going to get a green goo scenario. There are lots of bad things that could be done with this technology, but there are a lot of great things, too.

blah blah blah. Whar's my sexy re-configurable flesh-bot?

This one can be reconfigured but not re-programmed; the developers are in prision so support has been discontinued, sorry.


/hot... if you're into that sort of thing

Coming soon, everyone gets their own Rei.

AcneVulgaris: For now you just get a vagina with tiny legs.

Why the legs?

dready zim: AcneVulgaris: For now you just get a vagina with tiny legs.

Why the legs?

What, do you want it to slide along the ground like a snail while its fetching your beer? Imagine what that'd do to your carpets.

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I'll take two please! One of her, and one of Boomer.

Strolpol: Coming soon, everyone gets their own Rei.



Wish Granted.

I can has Pokemon?

Read the short story "Child's Play" by William Tenn. I am disappointed no one else here thought of that story.

found here:

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