tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post5898870608289828251..comments2023-12-31T00:21:10.591-05:00Comments on The Education of a Pulp Writer: The Costs of the TransporterDavid Cranmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-50546593757526375342009-05-14T10:55:00.000-04:002009-05-14T10:55:00.000-04:00Bravo lil Bro. I read..you write. Life is good.Bravo lil Bro. I read..you write. Life is good.Mateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445464024689157181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-61628768803286749512009-05-12T08:50:00.000-04:002009-05-12T08:50:00.000-04:00I believe that was highlighted in an episode calle...I believe that was highlighted in an episode called The Enemy Within where an evil Kirk appeared and tried to rape Yeoman Rand... It does raise a good question to those who believe we have a soul-what happens.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-68564636499089601942009-05-11T19:53:00.000-04:002009-05-11T19:53:00.000-04:00story premise: what if a minute fraction of your s...story premise: what if a minute fraction of your soul/humanity was shaved away into oblivion every time you transported, and those transported became more violent over time? or more insane? hmmm.<br /><br />of course there's the who "brundle-fly" scenario....Kieran Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681787953865476304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-18084589980432932232009-05-11T18:11:00.000-04:002009-05-11T18:11:00.000-04:00I.J., I always enjoyed DeForest Kelly going off on...I.J., I always enjoyed DeForest Kelly going off on the transporter especially in The Motion Picture but I gotta say I would be the first up for dematerialization. Btw thanks for stopping by and it reminds me I have a western short for Short Barrel Fiction. Just have to polish it up.<br /><br />Clare, We have to have rules and regulations even in the future. Can you imagine someone sitting on the can and they decide to beam to another bano because they're in a hurry?! No sireee. Please, an orderly line to the Transporter chamber.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-28827728496093866322009-05-11T13:21:00.000-04:002009-05-11T13:21:00.000-04:00I've heard some chatter that the transporter scena...I've heard some chatter that the transporter scenario is first likely for teeny-tiny quantum-arena bits of information. That will be the first stuff to go here to there without an in-between.<br /><br />I have close friends who are living apart due to work, and they're Skyping their way through with web cams. Not the same, but better than waiting months for a (possibly lost) transatlantic letter, for sure.<br /><br />Funny- my security word is "payin" as in we'll be payin' a lot for a human-sized transporter.<br /><br />Did anyone else wonder-- with all the technology-- why did Chekhov have to run from the bridge to the transporter deck? They couldn't give him virtual controls where he was already, like a PC tech taking over someone's work station? Why does the command crew have to Go to the physical location to work any of the switches on the ship?<br /><br />Okay, I'm a geek.Clare2ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105229820107294986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-5770518214585943652009-05-11T12:13:00.000-04:002009-05-11T12:13:00.000-04:00I'm with Bones on this one that it's just not natu...I'm with Bones on this one that it's just not natural having your atoms scattered across the cosmos. Somehow I can't believe those Heisenberg Uncertainty Compensators would manage to avoid making a mistake with any flies in the transporter beam.I.J. Parnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933834936324859175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-24664308731998345702009-05-11T07:51:00.000-04:002009-05-11T07:51:00.000-04:00I remember individuals who first saw the Stealth f...I remember individuals who first saw the Stealth flying over thought they had witnessed a UFO. Which they did... only American made.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-64114183281867316672009-05-10T22:48:00.000-04:002009-05-10T22:48:00.000-04:00There is always the possibility that a science lab...There is always the possibility that a science lab somewhere has already come up with a working model and not provided the information to anyone, least of all the masses. The 'Stealth jet' was kept under wraps for years before it surfaced.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-86217940842504438482009-05-10T19:53:00.000-04:002009-05-10T19:53:00.000-04:00Reb, Ha! All very good points. I have a hell of a ...Reb, Ha! All very good points. I have a hell of a time flying coach and you're right that flying solo would be a huge improvement. <br /><br />Charles, That person will be a wealthy bastard for sure.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-68984529381235070812009-05-10T16:24:00.000-04:002009-05-10T16:24:00.000-04:00If I owned the transporter I believe I'd charge a ...If I owned the transporter I believe I'd charge a lot.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-4915142434201261042009-05-10T15:08:00.000-04:002009-05-10T15:08:00.000-04:00It would still be cheaper than flying within Canad...It would still be cheaper than flying within Canada though! Not to mention it would be worth every penny not to have to be crammed into a plane with the unwashed masses ;) I'd take my tribble with me too.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-87306425080491342152009-05-10T09:00:00.000-04:002009-05-10T09:00:00.000-04:00In August 2008, physicist Michio Kaku predicted in...In August 2008, physicist Michio Kaku predicted in Discovery Channel Magazine that a teleportation device similar to those in Star Trek will be invented within 100 years. -Wikipedia<br /><br />100 years! Guess I'd better look into a little suspended animation.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-8898920242234129682009-05-10T08:49:00.000-04:002009-05-10T08:49:00.000-04:00When I was a kid watching that series, I truly bel...When I was a kid watching that series, I truly believed I would see it happen in my lifetime. Now, not so sure.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com