The future of Automobiles and their Industries

The future of Automobiles and their Industries

1. Automated Cars.

The concept of automated car intelligence can be categorized into five distinct levels, each representing a progressive improvement in the capabilities of automated systems within vehicles. These levels indicate the gradual advancements in car intelligence, with each subsequent level offering superior performance and functionality. While only a select few car manufacturers have attained level three thus far, the potential for reaching level five is evident, leading me to believe that it will inevitably become the prevailing standard within the industry.

The below video is a presentation concerning the levels of intelligence in automated driving.

2. Electric vehicles are on the rise.

In the city where I currently reside, I've noticed a surge in the presence of electric vehicles on the streets. Those who closely monitor the Tesla stock market can attest to the remarkable growth rate it has experienced in recent years. Additionally, numerous prominent manufacturers are actively producing electric and hybrid vehicles. With the increasing number of producers and the rising production volume of EVs, we can expect more affordable models and a general reduction in costs across the electric vehicle market.

3.  Rideshare companies. (click for list)

There are an increasing number of companies that rent cars out for personal use, on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, with no lease involved. What I envision happening is that these types of car companies will be able to incorporate automated cars, and they will drive themselves to pick up passengers for a cost (so far as we reside in a monetary based economy). There could be government owned vehicles that are paid for by taxes, and shared in the same way as riding share companies do. I can envision large parking lots full of automated cars in stasis awaiting assignment, some free others costing various prices.

4.  Highly Luxurious Interiors & Exteriors

With automated cars it is possible to integrate more forms of entertainment into the car system, allowing the passengers to spend their time engaged with in the vehicle. Some ideas on this are having coolers for drinks, dispensers, warmers, more advanced internal computer systems for downloading and browsing the internet. Of course, we can have technology that we bring into the cars with us, but the former are added features.

Most popular cars you will observe on the streets of the united states, are lame, plain, lacking style. There are plenty of car designs that are incredible to look at. Making more stylish, elegant curved, various colored, multiple light designed, models of cars only for the wealthy, will probably not be such a restriction in a near future.

5. Automated Delivery Vehicles.

Don’t want to go out to a fast food restaurant to pick up food? In a future automated delivery robots will complete the task. We already have small robots driving mail and food on college campuses. Larger one's are in the works. Like uber-eats that has plans to make automated vehicles deliver large and small amounts of products to the front of your home.

6. Various other automated vehicles

A) Delivery Trucks: Automated driving technology is poised to revolutionize the trucking industry. With advancements in artificial intelligence and sensor systems, autonomous trucks have the potential to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase safety on the roads. As automation continues to evolve, we can anticipate the gradual integration of self-driving features into trucks, leading to a future where automated driving takes over long-haul transportation and logistics, offering improved productivity and reduced reliance on human drivers.

B) Garbage Trucks: Automated driving has the potential to transform the waste management sector, including garbage trucks. With automated systems, these vehicles can optimize routes, improve collection efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. By utilizing advanced sensors and intelligent software, automated garbage trucks can navigate neighborhoods, detect and collect bins, and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable waste management process.

C) Limousines: The realm of luxury transportation, such as limousines, is not immune to the impact of automated driving. As self-driving technology progresses, it will likely find its way into the limousine industry, offering passengers a seamless and safe travel experience. Automated limousines could provide personalized services, advanced entertainment systems, and a stress-free journey, allowing passengers to relax or work while their vehicle autonomously navigates through traffic.

D) Flying Automobiles: While the concept of flying automobiles may seem futuristic, automated driving technology plays a crucial role in their potential realization. As the development of autonomous systems progresses, it could enable the safe and efficient navigation of flying vehicles in urban airspaces. These advanced autonomous capabilities would be essential for managing the complex aerial traffic, ensuring collision avoidance, and allowing for reliable and autonomous transportation through the skies.

E) Emergency Vehicles: Automated driving has significant potential to enhance emergency response and the efficiency of emergency vehicles. With autonomous systems, emergency vehicles can navigate traffic more effectively, enabling faster response times and improved coordination with other vehicles on the road. Additionally, automated driving technology can enhance safety features, such as collision avoidance and vehicle-to-vehicle communication, ensuring the smooth and secure movement of emergency vehicles during critical situations.

F) Delivery Drones: As the demand for efficient and rapid delivery services increases, delivery drones equipped with automated driving capabilities may become commonplace. With advanced navigation systems, obstacle detection, and precise control, automated drones can safely navigate urban environments to deliver packages. Automated driving allows for optimized delivery routes, quicker order fulfillment, and reduced operational costs, transforming the delivery industry.

G) Snowplows/Street Cleaners: Automated driving technology can greatly benefit snowplows and street cleaners by enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining clean and safe road conditions. Equipped with intelligent sensors, these vehicles can autonomously detect and remove snow, ice, or debris from streets. Automated driving systems allow for optimized routes and real-time adjustments based on weather conditions, ensuring timely and efficient snow clearance and street cleaning operations.

7. Tireless Cars?

Contemplating the future beyond the wheel prompts us to acknowledge the remarkable ancient origins of this foundational invention—a cornerstone of human progress. So, what lies in store for us? Perhaps our journey will lead us to explore levitation technologies utilizing superconductors or magnets. The existence of maglev trains in our present-day world sparks the imagination, fueling the possibility of mag-lev cars becoming the norm in the future. However, when we project our thoughts into the distant future, it becomes increasingly challenging to envision a realm where cars retain their significance as essential modes of transportation. Instead, our mind's eye drifts towards a vision of a world where floating and flying vehicles redefine the concept of mobility, making cars unnecessary or optional in the grand scheme of moving both matter and beings.

Levitating cars in the Film Minority Report

Selective and Simulated Breeding

Here I propose an advanced method of reproduction. I will term the method “Selective and Simulated Breeding” - SSB.

1. The existence of genetic science allows human beings to know what genes can be selected for an improved reproduction.

2. The existence of sperm and egg donations allows any single, couple, or more, to pick from a wide range of DNA features for their human child. If one is dissatisfied with their own genetic inheritance, that is if their genes have a tendency to disease and mutation they can then make the choice to buy (or be freely given) genetic information from other human beings.

3. Implementing genetic code into a simulation permits for the existence of being able to observe the exact child that would occur after the insemination or conception. In other words, it is possible to generate a visual simulation of physical traits of one’s potential child. With this it is then possible to make multiple virtual or digital copied children and then from this sample choose what child one will conceive.

4. It is possible with genetic engineering for any one’s reproductive cells to be edited. This is a reproductive method leading to what is termed “Designer Babies.” For more on this visit the following site. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-new-era-of-designer-babies-may-be-based-on-overhyped-science/ (there is also plenty on the net about this).

When considering breeding yourself, which is an option, making the decision based on an awareness of alternative methods, allows the breeders to make optimal decisions. One can question when going about reproducing, “Do I want my genes in the gene-pool” or “Do I want a child that will suffer from some disease or genetic mutation that will make them disadvantaged with life?”

On a personal note, I have answered no to both those questions. Such a reasoned out life limitation has led me to create this conceptual alternative & method for reproduction.

I also ask you to plug into the equation your own intelligence, your own physical and mental health, the economic situation you are living in (schooling, resource access, crime rate), and your family support, before coming to a decision on whether or not you want to be a parent. Parent-ship and environment are different from reproducing itself, but all three factors should be put into the decision determination before a decision to reproduce is made.

There is also the possibility of government funding or paying some people to reproduce certain genomes. Therefore, there is a future where there is distinction between making a personal breeding selection or public breeding selection. The influence of a public choice in private breeding is not prevailing at this time (2023). Although, the public or government has before restricted breeding (in China) and does fund child welfare widely around the globe.

Machine Life on Other Planets

The following information was obtained through a discussion with an AI.

Q: How could machines populate another planet?

Populating another planet with robots would require a number of steps, including:

1. Designing and building robots that are capable of surviving and operating in the conditions of the target planet. This would involve extensive research and development to ensure that the robots are equipped with the necessary sensors, actuators, and other components to withstand the harsh environment of space and the target planet.

2. Developing a launch system to transport the robots from Earth to the target planet. This would involve designing and building a spacecraft that can carry the robots and all necessary supplies, as well as ensuring that the spacecraft is capable of surviving the journey through space.

3. Landing the robots on the target planet. This would involve navigating the spacecraft through the planet's atmosphere and safely landing the robots on the surface.

4. Establishing a power source for the robots. This could involve using solar panels or some other form of renewable energy to power the robots, as well as finding ways to store energy for times when the planet is not receiving enough sunlight.

5. Building infrastructure for the robots. This could include constructing habitats, communication systems, and other facilities that are necessary for the robots to operate and thrive on the planet.

6. Developing the ability for the robots to reproduce. This could involve designing robots that are capable of self-replication or building additional robots on the target planet using local resources.

7. Ensuring the robots have the ability to adapt to changing conditions on the target planet. This could involve designing the robots with the ability to learn and evolve over time, so that they can adapt to new challenges and environments.

Overall, populating another planet with robots would be a complex and challenging task that would require significant technological advancements and resources.

 

If a robotic species attempts to populate another planet will they use vehicles?

It is likely that a robotic species attempting to populate another planet would use vehicles of some kind to transport themselves and their equipment to the planet's surface. The specific type of vehicle used would depend on a variety of factors, such as the size and weight of the equipment being transported, the distance between the spacecraft and the planet's surface, and the atmospheric and surface conditions of the planet.

For example, if the planet has a thick atmosphere and a relatively low gravity, it may be possible to use a parachute or other aerodynamic device to slow the descent of the spacecraft and land it safely on the surface. Alternatively, if the planet has a rocky or uneven surface, a rover or other type of ground-based vehicle may be necessary to transport equipment and explore the planet's terrain.

Ultimately, the choice of vehicle will depend on a number of factors, including the specific objectives of the mission, the resources available to the robotic species, and the technological capabilities of the spacecraft and associated equipment.

What types of planets could machines populate and survive on?

Robots can potentially survive on a variety of planets, depending on their design and capabilities. However, the suitability of a planet for robots would depend on a number of factors, such as its composition, atmosphere, temperature, radiation levels, and other environmental factors. Here are a few examples of planets that robots might be able to survive on:

1. Mars: Mars is a rocky planet with a thin atmosphere that is rich in carbon dioxide. While the planet has a harsh environment with intense radiation and extreme temperature variations, robots have already been sent to Mars and have operated successfully on the planet's surface.

2. Venus: Venus is a planet with a thick, toxic atmosphere that is extremely hot and inhospitable to human life. However, robots could potentially survive on the planet's surface if they are designed to withstand the high temperatures and corrosive atmosphere.

3. Titan: Titan is a moon of Saturn that has a thick atmosphere and is rich in organic compounds. While the temperature on Titan is extremely cold, robots could potentially survive on the moon's surface if they are designed to withstand the harsh environment.

4. Europa: Europa is a moon of Jupiter that is covered in a thick layer of ice. While the surface is extremely cold and the environment is harsh, robots could potentially survive on Europa if they are designed to drill through the ice and explore the ocean beneath the surface.

Overall, the ability of robots to survive on a planet would depend on their design and capabilities, as well as the specific conditions of the planet in question.

 

_Note
The final decision to populate the solar system with robotic life has risks. We measure the risk of an outcome based on the likelihood of survival of ourselves. I foresee little risk involved after the plan has been designed and the final decision is made. However, later evaluations might be made to include possible outcomes wherein risks (threats to Earth-life existence) might be included before the final decision is given the go ahead. This article was not created with the intention to elaborate on concepts such as 'terminator scenarios' and "robotic militarized factions." #machinelife #machineplanet #robotsonmars #robotlife #superai

Future Biometric Devices

Biometrics refers to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics of an individual. These characteristics are used to identify and verify the identity of a person.

There will be small biometric devices for:

1. Moment by Moment Analysis of Nutrition and Metabolism: This future technology involves real-time monitoring of the body's nutritional levels, such as glucose, fats, and proteins, along with the assessment of metabolic processes. Advanced wearable devices or implantable sensors could continuously analyze the levels of various nutrients in the bloodstream, providing valuable insights into a person's dietary habits and metabolic efficiency. Such technology could revolutionize personalized nutrition and help manage conditions like diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders by offering precise, data-driven recommendations.

2. Oxygen Levels: Monitoring oxygen levels in the body is crucial for assessing respiratory health and overall well-being. Future technologies may enable non-invasive, continuous monitoring of blood oxygen levels through wearable devices that use optical sensors or other innovative techniques. This real-time data can alert users to potential health issues, such as sleep apnea, lung diseases, or altitude-related complications, allowing for early intervention and improved management of respiratory conditions.

3. Brain Health: Advancements in brain-computer interfaces and neuroimaging technologies could lead to moment-by-moment analysis of brain health. These technologies might offer insights into brain activity, cognitive function, and early detection of neurological disorders. They could also be used to develop personalized brain-training programs and assistive devices for individuals with cognitive impairments.

4. Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: Heart rate and blood pressure are vital indicators of cardiovascular health. Future technologies may offer continuous monitoring through unobtrusive, wearable devices that provide real-time data on heart rate variability, blood pressure fluctuations, and stress levels. This information could be valuable for early detection of cardiovascular issues and assist in managing conditions like hypertension or arrhythmias.

5. Body Temperature: Monitoring body temperature in real-time can aid in detecting infections, inflammatory responses, or fever, which are often signs of illness. Future technologies may involve advanced, wearable thermometers or implantable sensors that continuously track body temperature and send alerts to users or healthcare providers when abnormal changes occur.

6. Sleep Patterns: Advanced sleep tracking technologies could offer comprehensive insights into an individual's sleep patterns, including sleep duration, sleep stages, and disruptions. Non-invasive, wearable sleep monitors might become more accurate and comfortable, providing users with personalized sleep improvement recommendations and helping healthcare professionals diagnose sleep disorders more efficiently.

7. Immune System Biometric: An immune system biometric would involve real-time monitoring and analysis of a person's immune system activity and response. Such technology might measure various immune markers, cytokines, and other indicators to assess the body's immune health and detect early signs of infections, autoimmune conditions, or immunological disorders. Monitoring the immune system in real-time could be a game-changer for personalized medicine, vaccination strategies, and immune-related research.

These future technologies hold tremendous potential to transform healthcare and empower individuals to take charge of their well-being by providing them with real-time, data-driven insights. As these technologies continue to develop, it will be essential to address privacy and ethical considerations surrounding the collection and use of such sensitive health data. Nonetheless, they have the potential to significantly improve preventive healthcare, early disease detection, and overall quality of life.

An idea is to get them reduced to one device. All connected to a smart device/monitor. Reducing the demand for diagnostics doctors.

The intelligence compiled by these devices can be dispatched to physicians, in order they may proceed to dispense in follow-up treatments. You will see these in ten to fifteen years. Such rendering of biological markers, diagnostics, is a primary movement towards every increasing cyborgism.

As biometrics can be implanted or worn on the surface of the body, what follows is either going to make us more technologically dependent or more machine-like (still distinguishable from machines themselves).

A smartwatch with integrated biometric sensors and health notification capabilities could be a powerful health companion, empowering users to proactively manage their well-being and seek medical attention when necessary. It has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by promoting preventive care and early detection, leading to better health outcomes and improved quality of life. However, it is essential to prioritize user data privacy and security to ensure users feel confident in adopting and using such advanced health monitoring technologies.

Below is a video to present one example of a minute biometric device:




#biometrics #futuretech #transhumanism

Origins

Our machines and our technological designs will:

1) Be preserved and always accessible.
2) Be created, develop and evolve.

Even if we regress, stagnate, or progress our machines will be there. The only thing that will stop them from developing, growing, is human extinction before they can create themselves. In the event humans become extinct, if there is creative super artificial intelligence another biological sentience may be created.

The question who creates who, from what we know there are two possibilities 1) Evolution of life from nonliving matter 2) Intelligence from intelligence. These are the only possible origins in the known cosmos.

The Transhuman Promise of Synthetic Bodies

The human body is a frail physical structure; partial to physical injury and wear. Bones can break, skin can tear, muscles and  veins can rupture, organs fail, old age can deteriorate it, and so on. It is becoming ever increasingly possible to replace organs.

In theory, the most difficult organ to form a synthetic equal to is the brain.  There is, however, real progress being made towards productions of this sort.  Extensive development on this type of technology remains undone. Instead of writing out a whole article on "symbiosis between machine and biology," First, I focus on a particular part of human anatomy, the brain. If you'd like to know more about transhumanist agendas to create synthetic bodies visit the channel connected to the above video. How might we think of machine to brain augmentation?

There would need to be similar cognitive architectures, brain and machine wise

What would such a brain machine look like?

1. It would have to emulate the brain. Starting from scratch, the emulated brain would have to mimic most if not all neuro-structure and neuro-chemical behavior. It would basically be a computerized copy. This is the copy concept of mind-uploading.

2. The second type of mind uploading is direct brain to machine insertion. In the prequels to the Dune series, there are beings known as Cymeks who are machines with human brains. These implanted brains are in a fluid and connect through various outlets to the machine body. Moreover, there are a hand-full of games featuring machines that can be entered full-body-mind. These machines are what is known as Mechs, and there are various games presenting them; such as Titan-Fall (1/2) and Anthem (among others).

3. Thirdly, there are machines being put in brains, rather than brains put into machines (see 2) There are multiple patent devices and actually constructed one's that in theory can be implanted in the brain that would replace some specialized brain function. As in the case of the "artificial hippocampus", Elon Musk's neurolink, and some others.

Likewise with all organs there can be machine or synthetic replacements and adaptations/alternatives. Already we have cyborgism with prosthetic limbs, and it will only be a matter of time before mechanical bodies will surface to the top.

With synthetic biological and mechanical structures, things like immortal life and perfect health are possible. The probability of living on other planets, consciousness embodied in some mechanical structure, is also more likely. Spreading mechanical life through the universe is far more feasible than having to proliferate such a feeble composition that is the human organism (or any other current biological entity, with maybe the exception of micro-organisms),

Decades of researching and technical applications have lead to the uploading of a worm brain to a robot. For more on this digital version of the worm brain see this video : youtube.com/watch?v=eYS7UIUM_SQ

Worm, why not human? Difference in the complexity of the human brain, may mean we have a long while till such is actual, but it can be something scientists work on.

To exist before synthetic bodies, will be suits -- suitable for off world living. These are much easier to manufacture and therefore they will be antecedent to synthetic bodies. Synthetic body parts, or prosthetics are stop signs on the road to a final destination, and that is a synthetic body. According to this article "For years researchers have been interested in creating artificial cells, as they could be useful for manufacturing compounds and understanding how life works. Now a new method shows how this can be accomplished using polymer droplets that integrate components of burst bacteria. The synthesized cells are able to perform translation and transcription and have several features that resemble real cells, like a proto-nucleus and a cytoskeleton." (1)

We'll initially begin with straightforward approaches in generating artificial cells. This marks the micro-level at which synthetic biology is set to be employed. There are already various engineering projects to make many human organs in the laboratory. (2)
1. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-02946-8

#syntheticbiology #syntheticorgans #brainemulation #transhumanism 2. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=prosthetic+organs&mid=373749829450B797738C373749829450B797738C&FORM=VIRE

An Universal AI named Drake

The Drake equation is a probabilistic argument used to estimate the number of active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy.

In a future not yet present, there is a computer intelligence integrated into both satellite and telescopic detection devices. This AI is known as Drake. Its main function will be to use part of the Drake Equation as a guiding formula for detecting signs of life outside our solar system. 

Specifically a variable in the equation n_e = the average number of planets that can potentially support life per star that has planets, was broken down and utilized.  The creators of Drake knew the approximate number of planets that could support life. It was Drake's prime objective to make that number real rather than just probabilistic.

Drake is a learner. He can utilize spectrum-analysis and find exo-planets around target stars. Eventually, he will do this at super speeds, faster and faster he goes. He will find thousands upon thousands of Earth-like planets, till the inevitable happens. It won't take too long. Drake will find an intelligent signal and his creators and even the known universe will celebrate his findings.

Can a computer intelligence win an award in the sciences? If yes, Drake would!

How many more intelligent beings in the whole of the universe are Drake-Like? To determine this we would need an added variable in the Drake Equation. Maybe there are machines that already know that life exists on our planet. Probable? Yes. What if we have Drakes looking for Drakes? Probable? Yes.

The signal Drake will find is luckily right in our own galaxy. How nearby? And what of the signals contents?

*One issue that arises from scanning the stars for planets, is that the light or transmission that comes from other planets takes some time to reach us, is older than what is actually being emitted from the planet, in its own relative time. The farther out you go, the father back you look or hear. When it comes to scanning stars in our own galaxy this isn't much of a problem, since, for example: Proxima Centauri is just over 4 light years away, our closest neighbor.