Unknown2010-07-12 02:51:45
QUOTE (Aoife @ Jul 11 2010, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've needed glasses since 4th grade (probably earlier, really), and that was before I spent any really significant time on the computer.
It's just genetics in my case.
It's just genetics in my case.
Same, though by the time I got my glasses I was in the 9th grade and my computer addiction had just begun.
Felicia2010-07-12 03:02:03
QUOTE (Aoife @ Jul 11 2010, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's just genetics in my case.
Yeah, I have bad eyesight, too. Thank goodness for contacts. I can't even get Lasik surgery (yet), because of possible keratoconus in my left eye. I have to wait a year....
What disturbs me about bad eyesight is the ongoing evolution of humankind. Gazelles on the African savannah all have perfect or near-perfect eyesight, because if they don't, they'll get eaten by lions and cheetahs before they mature, let alone reproduce.
For civilized humans, though, bad vision doesn't really effect our survival chances or the opportunity to reproduce.
So one day in the far future, in theory anyway, a whole bunch of people will be routinely born half-blind or worse... although I suppose we'll have invented bionic eyes by then.
Sylphas2010-07-12 03:09:47
QUOTE (Felicia @ Jul 11 2010, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I have bad eyesight, too. Thank goodness for contacts. I can't even get Lasik surgery (yet), because of possible keratoconus in my left eye. I have to wait a year....
What disturbs me about bad eyesight is the ongoing evolution of humankind. Gazelles on the African savannah all have perfect or near-perfect eyesight, because if they don't, they'll get eaten by lions and cheetahs before they mature, let alone reproduce.
For civilized humans, though, bad vision doesn't really effect our survival chances or the opportunity to reproduce.
So one day in the far future, in theory anyway, a whole bunch of people will be routinely born half-blind or worse... although I suppose we'll have invented bionic eyes by then.
What disturbs me about bad eyesight is the ongoing evolution of humankind. Gazelles on the African savannah all have perfect or near-perfect eyesight, because if they don't, they'll get eaten by lions and cheetahs before they mature, let alone reproduce.
For civilized humans, though, bad vision doesn't really effect our survival chances or the opportunity to reproduce.
So one day in the far future, in theory anyway, a whole bunch of people will be routinely born half-blind or worse... although I suppose we'll have invented bionic eyes by then.
That same logic holds for any genetic issues. Ever since we developed tools, we've begun more and more to evolve culturally and socially instead of genetically.
Felicia2010-07-12 13:23:14
QUOTE (Sylphas @ Jul 11 2010, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That same logic holds for any genetic issues. Ever since we developed tools, we've begun more and more to evolve culturally and socially instead of genetically.
"Instead of" may be a bit inaccurate, since genetic evolution of the species hasn't ceased or even slowed down; cultural and social evolution are in addition to it, supplanting the natural order of things (such as the death of those with bad eyesight) and altering the course of said genetic evolution. Of course, cultural and social evolution happen much, much faster than genetic evolution.
Not that I think you didn't understand that, I'm just clarifying.
But basically, we'll all look like the Roswell aliens in a few hundred thousand (or a few million) years, and have robot eyes.
Unknown2010-07-12 13:38:42
QUOTE (Felicia @ Jul 12 2010, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Instead of" may be a bit inaccurate, since genetic evolution of the species hasn't ceased or even slowed down; cultural and social evolution are in addition to it, supplanting the natural order of things (such as the death of those with bad eyesight) and altering the course of said genetic evolution. Of course, cultural and social evolution happen much, much faster than genetic evolution.
Not that I think you didn't understand that, I'm just clarifying.
But basically, we'll all look like the Roswell aliens in a few hundred thousand (or a few million) years, and have robot eyes.
Not that I think you didn't understand that, I'm just clarifying.
But basically, we'll all look like the Roswell aliens in a few hundred thousand (or a few million) years, and have robot eyes.
Entirely possible. We're actually adapting to our sedentary lifestyles right now. It's kind of disturbing(Which is why I'm doing my part and exercising every day. No saddlebags for me please! o.o)
Siam2010-07-12 19:58:23
I only logged in to check a few things, but as soon as I logged on, an aetherhunt invitation was put up. So, I decided to put off sleep by a few hours and come along(yay xp)! Sadly, an hour and a few minutes later, party popper Hearth just had to get some attention. Annoying. You smear the productiveness of my postponed sleep.
Noola2010-07-12 20:02:05
QUOTE (thisismydisplayname @ Jul 12 2010, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I only logged in to check a few things, but as soon as I logged on, an aetherhunt invitation was put up. So, I decided to put off sleep by a few hours and come along(yay xp)! Sadly, an hour and a few minutes later, party popper Hearth just had to get some attention. Annoying. You smear the productiveness of my postponed sleep.
Why doesn't your ship attack their ship? Ram em! Blast em with your blaster thingies! Drain their power dry! Do other things I can't think of at the moment but probably exist to them!
Unknown2010-07-12 20:40:59
QUOTE (Noola @ Jul 12 2010, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why doesn't your ship attack their ship? Ram em! Blast em with your blaster thingies! Drain their power dry! Do other things I can't think of at the moment but probably exist to them!
Battle Stations!
Dynami2010-07-13 01:50:56
Today was a baaaaaaaaad day:
me ---> <----my supervisor
Me: So, uh, how do you....?
Supervisor: Well, you should have it written down....(I so totally have it written down)
*15 minutes later*
Me: Erm, you do X then add Y and then do X again?
Supervisor: No, you do X, then do Z, do X again, and -then- add Y...
*30 minutes later*
Me: I think I made a bobo(I didn't use the word "bobo")
What my Supervisor was probably doing in her mind:
me ---> <----my supervisor
Me: So, uh, how do you....?
Supervisor: Well, you should have it written down....(I so totally have it written down)
*15 minutes later*
Me: Erm, you do X then add Y and then do X again?
Supervisor: No, you do X, then do Z, do X again, and -then- add Y...
*30 minutes later*
Me: I think I made a bobo(I didn't use the word "bobo")
What my Supervisor was probably doing in her mind:
Unknown2010-07-13 05:48:04
I heard a very uncomforting sound of something breaking I think in my computer. My dad thinks my Bios broke. I can has my computerz back?
Unknown2010-07-13 05:54:39
QUOTE (Sarvasti @ Jul 13 2010, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I heard a very uncomforting sound of something breaking I think in my computer. My dad thinks my Bios broke. I can has my computerz back?
Wait, you -heard- it break?
Bios Corruptions aren't audible...normally.
Unknown2010-07-13 06:02:24
QUOTE (Kialkarkea @ Jul 13 2010, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wait, you -heard- it break?
Bios Corruptions aren't audible...normally.
Bios Corruptions aren't audible...normally.
It sound like something hanging, droping down. Like a shrnnnk, thump. Not sure how to actually make the sound into words but it honestly sounded like something metally broke. My computer won't start up for more than around 5 secs at most and then it just turns off.
Unknown2010-07-13 06:03:48
QUOTE (Sarvasti @ Jul 13 2010, 02:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It sound like something hanging, droping down. Like a shrnnnk, thump. Not sure how to actually make the sound into words but it honestly sounded like something metally broke. My computer won't start up for more than around 5 secs at most and then it just turns off.
That's not a corruption in your Bios. If I had to guess, I'd say you proabably just lost your C drive, but seeing as I'm not there...I can't help too much!
Unknown2010-07-13 06:05:27
QUOTE (Kialkarkea @ Jul 13 2010, 01:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's not a corruption in your Bios. If I had to guess, I'd say you proabably just lost your C drive, but seeing as I'm not there...I can't help too much!
He also made mention that it could be that too. Of course he didn't open the case or anything as it was late and he has work of course. Just have to wait and see once we get it open. >.< I think my computer hates me.
Unknown2010-07-13 06:08:19
QUOTE (Sarvasti @ Jul 13 2010, 02:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He also made mention that it could be that too. Of course he didn't open the case or anything as it was late and he has work of course. Just have to wait and see once we get it open. >.< I think my computer hates me.
The only other option I can think of that would audibly -clang- is your fan blades broke free and went careening around your case, somehow dislodging wires and snapping fragile chips. But that's highly unlikely.
Shulamit2010-07-13 06:34:20
Erg, don't slip on the floor and skin your arm on a counter. Damn it hurts. Now it's all puffy and red, with bits going purple. This is not pleasant. As long as I don't touch it too much...bah.
Noola2010-07-13 23:13:51
I just realized that today is the 13th, not the 14th.
Acrune2010-07-14 01:51:49
Deadliest Catch is getting me all choked up
Unknown2010-07-14 02:52:34
So we opened up my computer to find that the mound for the cpu fan is broken which in turn might mean my cpu is fried. :< Dad's having me look for a new motherboard along side memory cards. Blargle.
Casilu2010-07-14 05:22:25