How far are we from a real matrix? Tech heads come here....

[Dracon II]

Was just wondering how far has technology come in simulating reality technologically and digitally. Is the idea of the Matrix a bogus pipe dream or is it something toward which we can reasonably progress?

[FrostyBoy]

Current technology is NO WAY near what would be required to create a Matrix.

First thing, to make it seem realistic, you have to remember that even though particles cannot be seen by the eye, they do make up the images we see around us.

So until computers can create resolutions with the same measurement as the scope of real life, Virtual Realities will not look like real life. So people who know real life, will sense something is not real about the Virtual World.

And remember, the smallest thing (theoritically) is a superstring. The size of a superstring: If I expanded an atom to the size of a galaxy, the superstring would be the size of an apple.

So you see, creating a resolution true to life would be incredibly hard. But this universe we live in ceases to amaze me, I doubt its impossible to do.

[alva]

So people who know real life,

So this all doesn't matter if they wouldn't, you coould make a tree red and no one would know.

[Dracon II]

I see.... but it's within the realm of possibility to create a rudimentary copy of reality digitally. Digital photography and video are quite advanced now... is it not possibly to create more interactive environments digitally?

How far are we on the road to simulating other senses?

[MarkG]

Originally posted by alva

So people who know real life,

So this all doesn't matter if they wouldn't, you coould make a tree red and no one would know.

indeed, lets not forget the similarities between life and civ that we keep on finding (as shown by the "you know you've played too mcuh civ when..." threads) due to overexposure

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Dracon II
I see.... but it's within the realm of possibility to create a rudimentary copy of reality digitally. Digital photography and video are quite advanced now... is it not possibly to create more interactive environments digitally?

How far are we on the road to simulating other senses?

Very far. Visuals are, in some senses, the simplest. They merely involve the manipulation of light. Smells require the instantaneous generation of a mix of molecules to be released into air. Tactile senses are almost impossible, unless you actually "jack" into the brain.

[Combat Ingrid]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
unless you actually "jack" into the brain.

Which is the hard part. Generating the data (visuals, smells etc) is the easy part. So we're pretty far away. I'd say it will take at least another three years before we can have a real Matrix.

[Whoha]

Re: How far are we from a real matrix? Tech heads come here....

Originally posted by Dracon II
Was just wondering how far has technology come in simulating reality technologically and digitally. Is the idea of the Matrix a bogus pipe dream or is it something toward which we can reasonably progress?

we got all kinds of 2 dimensional arrays, 3x3,4x4, take your pick.

[Dracon II]

3 years??? surely you jest!

[VetLegion]

People are not efficient energy producers, the whole idea is bunk and you can safely forget about it. There

[Lancer]

I've recently been contacted by a worker in my most recent civ game. He worked in an enemy city, and was seeking knowledge of life outside of his world. I've been BSing him along in exchange for info about the enemy empire that has, how shall I say this? ...been rather useful...

[General Ludd]

Originally posted by VetLegion
People are not efficient energy producers

You are just made to think that.

[Grrr]

The fact is you don't have to fake it if you can simply put the data straight into the brain; ala the matrix.

It doens't have to look real at all; as long as the brain believe it comes from your eyes it's sweet.

[Combat Ingrid]

Originally posted by Dracon II
3 years??? surely you jest!

Yes, I think it will take us at least three years

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by VetLegion
People are not efficient energy producers, the whole idea is bunk and you can safely forget about it.

That's one of the big nonsensensical parts.

Humans require energy to survive, thus, energy input is always bigger than energy output. IOW, we are sinks.