Homework 1

http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/03/13/next-xbox-720-to-launch-in-2011-2012-according-to-microsoft.htm

The reason I chose this first one, is that it is something that will be out in a few years. It is also something that will for sure happen.... with possible minor alterations to the final product. Lastly, I believe that this will change the gaming industry. Its now just new graphics and more AI in a game, but now it will feel more realistic than ever before.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nanotechnologys-future

I chose this one because if allowed to continue development through the years could change the history of mankind. As mentioned in the article, investments into this field have increased at a very rapid rate over the years and projected sales and jobs available in the market are expected to skyrocket. This could be used to benefit humankind, or control it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/24/weekinreview/24markoff.html

This one, I chose from self interest purely. Although it could alter the course of mankind, it is a long ways off, and probably going to be a lot harder to accomplish. As we breifly mentioned in class the hardware could be there shortely but the code which the computer will work off of is a ways off. This article describes when and why then it could potentially be a realistic goal.