Artificial Life Likely in 3 to 10 Years

Breitbart.com/Associated Press ^ | August 19, 2007 | SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer

[Turret Gunner A20]

WASHINGTON (AP) - Around the world, a handful of scientists are trying to create life from scratch and they're getting closer. Experts expect an announcement within three to 10 years from someone in the now little-known field of "wet artificial life."

"It's going to be a big deal and everybody's going to know about it," said Mark Bedau, chief operating officer of ProtoLife of Venice, Italy, one of those in the race. "We're talking about a technology that could change our world in pretty fundamental ways—in fact, in ways that are impossible to predict."

[Turret Gunner A20]

This I gotta see.

They might just as well quit, -- things like this just happen without intelligent somebody working on it. If you don't believe me, check out the Darwin worshipers.

[Jeff Chandler]

The Democrats will be registering it to vote, I’m sure.

[RightWhale]

There is zero chance of success the way they are doing this. This opinion is based on scientific knowledge not some Gnostic heresy.

[G Larry]

Too late!
The Dem’s long ago cornered the market on artificial life.

[JamesP81]

Does anyone else wonder if this might be a bad idea?

[stm]

I believe God has put certain “firewalls” on things and this may be one of them.

[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

Quick! Somebody give me an artificial immune system too!

I’m no Luddite, but this is seriously hazardous stuff.

[rfp1234]

It's already been done.

[GourmetDan]

Beat me to it!

[rfp1234]

[brownsfan]

“There is zero chance of success the way they are doing this. This opinion is based on scientific knowledge not some Gnostic heresy.”

I’m not well informed in this arena, but I’d be totally shocked if this were possible. It wouldn’t alter my beliefs, but it would surprise the heck out of me.

[scan58]

One more ping and I’m done today.

[Freedom_no_exceptions]

Around the world, a handful of scientists are trying to create life from scratch and they're getting closer.

If you've watched MTV for more than an hour any time during the last 15 years, you'd think these scientists already succeeded.

[metmom]

"We're talking about a technology that could change our world in pretty fundamental ways—in fact, in ways that are impossible to predict."

This statement makes no sense, but he is covering all the bases; no matter what happens, he can say he was right.

If it's impossible to predict, how does he know it's going to change our lives in fundamental ways?

And what good is the "science" if it can't make any definitive or useful predictions? You might as well guess.

[RightWhale]

this might be a bad idea

It's poorly conceived, will not achieve success in anything besides funding, and has been influenced by too many bad sci-fi movies.

[Tenacious 1]

Does anyone know of private companies developing this technology? How about publicly traded companies?

I believe the next “big” technology breakthrough will involve the “programing” of bio-cells for computers and medicine. I want to invest in these companies before it’s too late. :o)

[RC2]

Yes....they are playing a very dangerous game here, and for what?

[weegee]

The Dims have constructed an artificial reality environment too.

[marvlus]

I wonder if this work is being done by the Blue-eyed people?

[cj2a]

From our State Fair during the last election...examine closely the mask they used to create Kerry.