Why Can't We Charge Up Human Cells With Energy Bypassing the Organic Process?

By Lance Winslow 

Back in 2000 there were some NASA scientists screwing around with lasers and they build a tiny little model aircraft out of balsa wood and Cellophane with receptors to allow for power absorption using a small laser. Once the laser powered up the batteries of the model airplane it could keep flying until it ran out of juice then of course you could decide if you really wanted to re-charge it again the same way.

Basically, the little model could in essence or in theory fly around forever, never landing to recharge. Interesting yes? Well, I have some other ideas I'd like to run by you as well.

You see, the other day, I was perusing MIT's top 35 superstar science graduates and ran across a gentleman named Ryan Bailey who has done some rather brilliant work with nano-particles used internally to help medical equipment see what's going on inside. The strategies are brilliant, but the applications are unbelievably amazing. How amazing?

Well, I asked myself the same question and came up with some new questions of my own. The first of many is actually the title of this article; "Why Can't We Charge Up Human Cells with Energy Bypassing the Organic Process?"

Now then, it's not my desire to fully explore the whole Scientology Theory or religion, rather, just borrow a few of L. Ron Hubbard's Science Fiction ideas and couple them with the cordless charging technology of for personal tech devices - then use vibrational frequencies to super charge the human cells at various levels and frequencies for optimal performance.

What if we used such a scheme to power up humans at a space colony? They would require far less food, although you'd still have to give them nutrients and be very careful not to over boost them with frequency bombardment melting the nerve endings for instance.

Yes, this idea is still on the back burner. It's just a potential future concept, which may or may not ever be feasible. Still, in theory, it should be possible right? Therefore we must quince this curiosity and fun research to see. We could experiment on cell tissue, mice, or 3-D scaffold printed tissue to try it out. If things worked we could progress the experiments from there.

Is this a potential component that would allow long-term space flight or space colonies to survive with drastically reduced food supplies? It may very well be, we don't know, but I speculate the answer is yes. Please consider all this and think on it.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Future Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net

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Future Concepts for Storing Massive Amounts of Data - An IARPA Strategy?

By Lance Winslow 

We need a new long-term information storage strategy, and if we do not find one we will not be able to enjoy the future promises before us. If we are to store everyone's DNA, every world transaction, and all the data from all the objects connected to the Internet of things, and all the NASA data, particle physics experiments, and all the information that's created by 7 billion plus people on the planet each and every day we are going to need a better way. Okay so, let's talk shall we?

What if we could store data using a quantum physics strategy, encoding magnetic tape, but tape unlike the old mainframe IBM tape, a new type of nearly invincible tape that could last a 1,000 years at room temperature? Yes, I am serious.

What if we borrowed an idea by that Russian Scientist using tape to capture carbon atoms one-atom thick to get graphene? Then encode the grapheme and store it on your tape, or something like this. If we coated it with sulfur atoms on the other side of a very thin porous tap, we'd store the data even if the tape dissolved in the future, because it could hold the imperfections of the graphene, or inadvertent folds of the grapheme in place.

What about if we could store information in DNA strands?

DNA might be a better option still, as we can work with four components, Letters. How about small slivers of DNA encoded and then encapsulated in carbon nanotubes. You can store a boat load of information in DNA, even dual codes on the same, as biotech scientists have recently discovered, codes within codes.

How about adding dimensions?

How about storing and computing with information through time? How about taking a Rydberg Atom and playing with the spins of electrons and chase information through the vortex of the spin. Reading through time, on another trajectory on the walls of the vortex or inside the walls for multidimensional computing? All you have to do is be able to manipulate it precisely, and read it, as you go.

Back to the DNA concept, consider this:

You could take the DNA from a Dinosaur egg which grows 50-times faster than a chicken egg, and use a benign virus which would replicate incredibly fast and calculate on its RNA, once the calculations are complete freeze it. We can read the DNA from Dinosaur eggs now, what 450 million years of storage? See that point. I just think we need to think outside the box.

It is not that I am not against IBM tape storage - many corporation have data on tape sitting in Salt Mines, Iron Mountain facilities. But we can store better now, and once in a salt mine, you don't have to worry about EMP for instance. Dig down, bury it, then it is only a matter of how much data you can store on the smallest known device.

If we wanted to store all the data of life on Earth, we could even send that data on light waves and someday duplicate life on Earth by sending the instructions elsewhere - like a seed, zip-file, or program (algorithmic style). Find a host planet with the proper needs for life, send the plan, a little at a time as it evolves. Terraforming + life + species level DNA + information about everything. A slower process than Star Trek transporter but within our current technology plus or minus 10-15 years of research from right now today? Think about it.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Future Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net

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Dolphin Brains, Human Brains, And Long-Term Space Travel - A Theory Of Mine

By Lance Winslow 

Okay so, it turns out that when astronauts are in space for long periods of time (over 2-weeks) their brains go through noticeable structural changes. That's pretty interesting and proof of the incredible plasticity and ability of the human brain. Now then, we now know what sorts of changes occur from research and it is interesting that the images of dolphin brains have also been imaged.

What do we know about the similarities of a human brain in space in a low-gravity environment as it learns to operate in a three dimensional realm of movement and the brain of a dolphin which has structurally evolved to operate in a similar low-gravity environment with movement in 3-Dimensions (cite: 1).

Why do I dare to compare or ask this question?

Well, there was an interesting article on the New Atlas website posted on January 31, 2017 titled; "Astronauts' brains change shape as they learn to move in space," by Michael Irving, which noted:

"The study found space travel changes volume of gray matter in different parts of the brain, perhaps the result of shifting fluids due to a lack of gravity, and the brain working overtime to relearn the basics of movement in a strange new environment. Humans evolved to thrive in conditions here on Earth, so it's not surprising that once taken beyond our home turf, we're subjected to a range of health issues. Without gravity constantly pushing down on the body, bones and muscles loses mass over time, an issue that astronauts on the ISS mitigate through exercise."

In this study the scanned (fMRI) of over two-dozen astronauts and all of them had their brain's gray matter change + or - in different parts, the longer in space the more the change. Now then, according to Google Search of human brain; "Overall, gray matter occupies 40 percent of the cerebrum," and it turns out when you look at a Dolphin brain although structurally different it contains a lot of gray matter (Cite: 2, 3, 4). And, and really it is said that it's our 'gray matter' that makes us human, separates us from Dolphins (cite: 5).

The human brain has much more by percentage, even though it is smaller in size than a dolphin brain - maybe dolphin brains don't need as much? Maybe a dolphin brain is a superior design for long-term space flight? Maybe some DNA research might lead us to clues? Maybe we can use this information to help us biologically engineer a better brain to make it safer for humans in long-term space environments, without losing cognitive abilities and without health risks.

Okay so, my hunch is that if we study the dolphin brain we can gain insights into why the human brain changes the amounts of gray matter in different parts of the brain when in a low-gravity environment and as astronauts learn to motivate in a fully available 3-D environment. Of course, right now we don't know much, but we know enough to start considering such things and launch new research to take advantage of what we learn. Since we don't know exactly why this happens but only have theories, we need to get to the bottom of it all. Perhaps, those who've studied Dolphin brains could open a dialogue with NASA scientists who've studied the brains of returning astronauts. Think on this.

Cites and Recommended Reading:

(1) Book; "Dolphins " Undersea Discoveries of Jacques-Yves Cousteau series, Double Day Publishers, Berlin, Germany, 1974, 304 pages, ISBN: 0-385-00015-4.
(2) Research Paper: "A universal scaling law between gray matter and white matter of cerebral cortex," by Kechen Zhang and Terrence J. Sejnowski.
(3) Research Paper published in Journal of Brain, Behavior and Evolution; "Morphology and Evolutionary Biology of the Dolphin Brain - MR Imaging and Conventional Histology," by H.H.A. Oelschlager, M. Haas-Rioth, Fung, S.H. Ridgway, and M. Knauth, DOI: 10.1159/000110495.
(4) Research Paper; Marino, L., Murphy, T. L., Gozal, L., & Johnson, J. I. (2001). Magnetic resonance imaging and three-dimensional reconstructions of the brain of a fetal common dolphin, Delphinus delphis. Anatomy and embryology, 203(5), 393-402.
(5) Book: "In Defense of Dolphins: The New Moral Frontier," by Thomas I. White, John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, Apr 15, 2008, 248 pages, ISBN: 978-047076-652-1.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Future Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net

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Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making Computer Software

By Lance Winslow 

Currently many industries are developing artificial intelligence software and decision matrix protocols to evaluate and determine the best choice of action for a given scenario. In the future probability and complexity will be no match for such tools. One will be able to ask a question and get a relevant and best possible answer within extremely short amount of times. Even NASA scientists are now developing such software, which will be able to evaluate options for mining materials for life support, colony building materials and refueling in lunar factories.

The most advanced of these artificial intelligent decision-making computer software systems can now rate and compare more than five different types of lunar or Martian Base station manufacturing systems and compare components of each for the best possible choices. In the future more and more criteria will be added to insure the best possible decision for the situation. For instance using the Moon as our platform to manufacture in Space to service needs of Manned Mars Exploration.

Indeed, such systems will be good templates for future decision matrix artificial intelligent systems, which NASA can use to determine how to best use the materials, elements and compounds on other planets too, as mankind expands their horizons. With NASA using such AI decision programs to determine the best systems, which by the way they are now designing these things to make Business Decisions too; NASA should be able to evaluate the choices without the human politics of choosing systems.

Often when you mix politics, science and business you are asking for problematic situations in the bidding and design contracts, which are inherently corrupt; IE people, humans involved. Those who design such AI decision systems will need to consider the manipulation of criteria and how even those who exhibit the greatest level of integrity might justify it as the human mind of an individual is looking for financial gain or scientific status among peers.

These decision making matrix systems can take the "human element" out of such decisions and thus allow the negative innate characteristics of the species to screw up lesser important decisions, yet still feel in control for piece of mind. Undoubtedly those who program such systems will need to consider in advance the human animosity as they question the decision process and the AI systems decision?

Can humans design a system to make decisions that they will trust and that they will believe? Will these decision matrix systems stand the test of human being scrutiny? Human psychology predicts that if a human does not have a way out and has something to prove to save face or needs to be duly respected to fulfill personal desire that there will be issues with AI decision-making? Perhaps the biggest question maybe the interaction aspects as humans learn to trust such systems, without attempting to manipulate them to serve their will at the expense of the mission. Think on this.

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The International Space Station - Picking the Right Talent For the Job

By Byron Mackelroy 

This weekend Space Shuttle Endeavor looks to add another piece the space station's Japanese Kibo laboratory. At 335 tons in weight and coming in at a staggering price tag of around $100 billion dollars, the International Space Station is the largest engineering project ever undertaken. With well over 30 shuttle launches to place the station hardware in space and over 100 spacewalks to complete construction, the assembly of this orbital laboratory has required a supporting talent acquisition process that would make most private sector companies envious. Despite the clear magnetic attraction that the space program has on top engineers, many of the same strategies, technologies and nuances apply to talent acquisition in the private sector.

Building a Brand

Let's face it, every since the early days of the Mercury program children have looked into the eyes of their parents and exclaimed, "Daddy, I want to grow up to be an astronaut." This behavior is a byproduct of years of publicity and a cold war propaganda machine that took a Patriotic Sham-Wow and buffed up the public image of the space program. Live video of heroic men taking the first steps on the moon helped seal the deal. These were astronauts, the best of the best, test pilots from top military experimental flight programs. As with most things in life, marketing is everything. Companies can take a note from the pages of NASA. Building a brand that not only attracts customers but also inspires talent is a sure fire way to push your organization to new heights. Just take a moment to look at the talent pool of companies like Google and you will get an understanding of what corporate branding can do for your human resources department. Even with a small company, selecting the best talent is a lot easier when people are knocking at the gates.

Understanding Your Needs

During a lecture in the 60's, a reporter asked John Glen what he was thinking while he sat in the Mercury capsule moments before becoming the first American to orbit the earth. Glen's response, "I was thinking that the rocket had twenty thousand components, and each was made by the lowest bidder." Glenn's point hits the mark. With the Apollo program, an infinitely more complex launch system, not a single Astronaut died during launch or in spaceflight. Despite the fact that there were major technical issues during Apollo 13, the track record for the program is astounding considering that the contract for each component was granted to the lowest bidder who could prove the had the technical expertise to deliver. Developing a clear understanding of your needs can go a long way to improving the hiring process for almost any company. Many times, due to lack of communication or misinformation, a company will open a job search, when they have quite enough internal resources to handle things. In other cases, the HR team might not develop the proper job requirements to fit the position at hand. Always make sure you have the facts and know what you need before you act.

Developing Process

NASA has a long standing history of developing their astronaut talent pool from existing government resources. Prior to the existence of human space flight, the space program was tasked with outlining requirements for the perfect candidates for the early days of the space program. These requirements stressed several major characteristics including flight experience (especially test pilots), military backgrounds, outstanding physical health and to a lesser degree engineering backgrounds. Given these requirements, the space program developed a clear process for accepting new astronauts which included flight experience reviews, direct recommendations by top military officials, intense physical fitness tests by trusted medical doctors and an overall review of educational expertise and psychological background to see if the candidate was a right ft for the job.

Needless to say, the candidate review process was extremely well defined and thorough. Despite the fact that most companies do not have NASA-like resources, developing a clear hiring process is just as critical for success. Companies need to have open communication and collaboration between hiring managers, internal recruiters and top decision makers. In order to be successful, this process requires a clearly defined process flow. The last thing a company wants to do is mishandle a talented candidate during the recruiting process and diminish that candidate's perception of the company. Developing an intake blueprint, eliminating bottlenecks, and emphasizing collaboration are key elements to a well tune talent acquisition program.

Taking Advantage of Technology

Pushing the frontiers of technology is one of the defining goals of NASA and the human space flight program. Each mission presents a new set of technologies, scientific variables and obstacles that serve to increase the knowledge base of the engineering and scientific communities. Because the space program draws their talent from a wide variety of resources, including the elite military branches and the scientific community, communication is paramount to the selection process of each new class of astronauts. These same principles hold true for the private sector. Communication or lack there of poses the biggest potential bottleneck in the hiring process. If an internal recruiter and a hiring manager are on different pages, then the process suffers.

Collaboration and oversight are defining characteristic of the top corporate recruiting programs. New technologies exist such as recruiting software which can provide companies with the competitive edge required to outpace their competition and streamline efficiency. These programs offer a powerful combination of features, flexibility and affordability. In the private sector, being on the cutting edge does not require a degree in rocket science.

Outfitting your organization with talented employees is only the first step towards success. To achieve truly noble goals you need to select people who can match and sustain your corporate vision. It's like they always say, "if we can put a man on the moon we can [your answer goes here]" I'd like to think that each employee oriented company can fill in their own blank on that one.

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