Umbrella Corporation launches new product..

Kraiger Drago · November 22nd, 2002

Story is here.

Better stock up on your Rocket Launchers, as we all know this can only end in one way: zombies.

Ninjaa · November 22nd, 2002

Man, that's cool! I wonder how this is going to work? This is definately a new breakthrough in science.

zukeft · November 22nd, 2002

I think it's scary. The more that technology advances, the more that man tries to be mother nature.

Ninjaa · November 22nd, 2002

Yeah, but I don't see any problem with that. At this point we pretty much have no choice, as we have killed Mother Nature.

Eface · November 22nd, 2002

... that's not the scary part. The scary part is that humans with their wicked minds, will use these methods to kill each other.

Ninjaa · November 22nd, 2002

heh. Basic human nature. Not much can be done about that, although it is of note that we have had nuclear weapons for almost 50 years now and not blown up the planet yet. That's rather impressive.

zukeft · November 22nd, 2002

I don't care about humans trying to improve themselves as long as it doesn't reach a "Gattaca" point. While I consider myself to be scientifically inclined, there are certain things which have to be left to chance.

In the end, technology shall be the end of us...

Eface · November 22nd, 2002

yup..... what made us great will kll us too......

too much power is NEVER good. Guess the powergreedy will not ever understand this....

we are so dead....

Rhombus · November 22nd, 2002

I can't believe the US Government would sponsor the grant for this but refuses to allow stem cell research.

**Ryos** · November 22nd, 2002

If they're going to create a new life form, they should go with something cool like elves. They're wasting a ton of money on this. I could put $3 million to much better uses than this project.

**Kane** · November 23rd, 2002

They'd be better off spending thier time developing a cure for cancer or Aids.

**Bgnome** · November 23rd, 2002

its a bacterium for cryin out loud..

**cooliscool** · November 23rd, 2002

"They point out that the anatomy of the heart was worked out in the middle of the 16th century — but the first heart transplant didn't happen until 1967."

I hope this rule applies to this "research" too.

Ninjaa · November 23rd, 2002

cooliscool, the field of biology and genetics is beginning to grow at the same rate as computers did 50 years ago. (remember those things?)

Personally, I am pretty happy about it, and I applaud this research.

BGnome, it's bacteria, but it's very special.

RF · November 23rd, 2002

Man that is cool, and still, very scary.

Quote:

Originally posted by Kane
They'd be better off spending thier time developing a cure for cancer or Aids.

and the common cold

Phoenix · November 23rd, 2002

This biological-genetics stuff really scares me a lot, for the science and specifically the guys involved in the project is OK, as Ninja said they broke Mother Nature an it's exactly that what is wrong, these are the thing that MUST left aside forever IMO it's extremely dangerous alter things that way. I know there's a ton of projects like that and god knows what else more. The goverment secret projects that are unknown to society for that reason, not creating panic.
As Kraiger says, if something goes wrong, let's equip our rocket launchers.

Hanamichi · November 23rd, 2002

I cant say much about this, except for I dont really like the idea of creating a new life form, since things may go wrong and... who knows? Certain bio-engineering is just something that's againts god and mother nature. Some people say that he who goes againts nature wont be forgiven, and I believe that somewhat.

Ninjaa · November 23rd, 2002

Han, I think you are basically on the right track. In the past, man's dealings with nature have brought the world crashing down.

However, forbidding any more is just blindedness. The damage is done. It needs to be fixed now. Mother Nature is no longer strong enough to do the job herself. We MUST step in to help her out.

As for this research, what's the harm in it really? They are just creating some very simple forms of life. Creating an entirely new lifeform from scratch would be a HUGE breakthrough in science.

Frankly, I am amazed the church has spoken up about this yet. maybe tomorrow they will attack science again.

Christemplar · November 23rd, 2002

Hm, in my opinion, this is freaking me out.
I'm on Han's side over this issue.
Human doesn't need to be god or mother-nature.

Hanamichi · November 23rd, 2002

My side? Im quite neutral on this one (cause Im interested in knowing the outcome as well), maybe only a little towards the no side.

Creating what only nature used to create is ground breaking, but still its like... not very right. Messing with life isnt right, atleast. Its like altering nature, which is...weird, since nature is such a big thing and humans are but only puny little organisms. I get a feeling that nature doesnt like things messing with it, but Im probably over-sensitive. Atleast us humans cant defy the laws of physics, yet.

Im with Ninja about using what is wrong to fix that which we have made wrong, though.

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zukeft Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bogota, Colombia Posts: 1,157	I don't care about humans trying to improve themselves as long as it doesn't reach a "Gattaca" point. While I consider myself to be scientifically inclined, there are certain things which have to be left to chance. In the end, technology shall be the end of us... __________________ Flaretech.biz web hosting

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Eface The ChinaDude!!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In my room, with my computer. hey, i saw at another forum that you could dump a lot of info here. Can i do that here too? Yes, i see i can do that. LOL, i love this, how much can i talk more here? STILL MORE? Oh this is so much fun but here it ends. Posts: 3,917	yup..... what made us great will kll us too...... too much power is NEVER good. Guess the powergreedy will not ever understand this.... we are so dead.... __________________ "Always fighting for your believes..." "...With fighting, my belief began" --------------------------------- "Like... WTF are you doing with that chair?" "What does it look like, of course i'm going to use it to fly!" My homepage where my drawings are for ur pleasure! really really NOT updated

November 22nd, 2002	#2 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 0	Man, that's cool! I wonder how this is going to work? This is definately a new breakthrough in science.

November 22nd, 2002	#4 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 0	Yeah, but I don't see any problem with that. At this point we pretty much have no choice, as we have killed Mother Nature.

November 22nd, 2002	#6 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 0	heh. Basic human nature. Not much can be done about that, although it is of note that we have had nuclear weapons for almost 50 years now and not blown up the planet yet. That's rather impressive.

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Ryos Revenger of Vengeance Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nowhere Posts: 11,250	If they're going to create a new life form, they should go with something cool like elves. They're wasting a ton of money on this. I could put $3 million to much better uses than this project. __________________ Sanity is overrated.

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November 23rd, 2002	#12 (permalink)
Bgnome Who Da Gnome? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: At Home Posts: 2,441	its a bacterium for cryin out loud.. __________________ May the Gnome™ be With You

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cooliscool Natural medicine Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Redmond, Washington, USA Posts: 6,175	"They point out that the anatomy of the heart was worked out in the middle of the 16th century — but the first heart transplant didn't happen until 1967." I hope this rule applies to this "research" too. __________________ Fayt : Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 @ 3.06GHz (1360MHz FSB), 2GB Crucial DDR2-800 Dual Channel @ 800MHz 4-3-3-11-14 1T, 512MB BFG nVidia GeForce 7950GT OC @ 650/1600, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, MSI P6N-SLi - nVidia 650i SLi, 200GB Seagate Barracuda 8MB Cache 7200RPM SATA2, 80GB Seagate Barracuda 8MB Cache 7200RPM SATA2, Lite-On DVD+-RW 16x w/ Lightscribe, Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM, Aspire X-Dreamer II case, Logitech MX518 Optical Mouse, Asetek Waterchill kit (distilled water + Red Line Water Wetter), T.I.M - AS Ceramique

November 23rd, 2002	#14 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 0	cooliscool, the field of biology and genetics is beginning to grow at the same rate as computers did 50 years ago. (remember those things?) Personally, I am pretty happy about it, and I applaud this research. BGnome, it's bacteria, but it's very special.

November 23rd, 2002	#16 (permalink)
Phoenix Ada... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: GDL, MX Posts: 2,229	This biological-genetics stuff really scares me a lot, for the science and specifically the guys involved in the project is OK, as Ninja said they broke Mother Nature an it's exactly that what is wrong, these are the thing that MUST left aside forever IMO it's extremely dangerous alter things that way. I know there's a ton of projects like that and god knows what else more. The goverment secret projects that are unknown to society for that reason, not creating panic. As Kraiger says, if something goes wrong, let's equip our rocket launchers.

November 23rd, 2002	#17 (permalink)
Hanamichi Crotally Tazy Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Malaysia Posts: 4,573	I cant say much about this, except for I dont really like the idea of creating a new life form, since things may go wrong and... who knows? Certain bio-engineering is just something that's againts god and mother nature. Some people say that he who goes againts nature wont be forgiven, and I believe that somewhat.

November 23rd, 2002	#18 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 0	Han, I think you are basically on the right track. In the past, man's dealings with nature have brought the world crashing down. However, forbidding any more is just blindedness. The damage is done. It needs to be fixed now. Mother Nature is no longer strong enough to do the job herself. We MUST step in to help her out. As for this research, what's the harm in it really? They are just creating some very simple forms of life. Creating an entirely new lifeform from scratch would be a HUGE breakthrough in science. Frankly, I am amazed the church has spoken up about this yet. maybe tomorrow they will attack science again.

November 23rd, 2002	#19 (permalink)
Christemplar Angel Join Date: May 2002 Location: A place beyond beyond. Posts: 2,296	Hm, in my opinion, this is freaking me out. I'm on Han's side over this issue. Human doesn't need to be god or mother-nature. __________________ Writing of Insanity

November 23rd, 2002	#20 (permalink)
Hanamichi Crotally Tazy Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Malaysia Posts: 4,573	My side? Im quite neutral on this one (cause Im interested in knowing the outcome as well), maybe only a little towards the no side. Creating what only nature used to create is ground breaking, but still its like... not very right. Messing with life isnt right, atleast. Its like altering nature, which is...weird, since nature is such a big thing and humans are but only puny little organisms. I get a feeling that nature doesnt like things messing with it, but Im probably over-sensitive. Atleast us humans cant defy the laws of physics, yet. Im with Ninja about using what is wrong to fix that which we have made wrong, though.

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