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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2475 on: September 29, 2013, 04:46:35 pm »

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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2476 on: September 29, 2013, 04:50:03 pm »

Anybody that knows anything about science should know that "it uses quantum physics" means that it's bullshit.
Quantum computers.
are in the work. Still far from the PC stage, but I heard the next F-something will be designed with the help of a quantum computer.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2477 on: September 29, 2013, 09:11:55 pm »

Also, they don't replace standard CPUs.  They are better at some things, but they are not good for what we use computers for, in the general case.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2478 on: September 29, 2013, 09:26:45 pm »

WHAT the.... Fuck:
"Mary Woods posted an announcement 5 days ago

I am grateful to participate in the Quantum Home Energy Generator Project as part of the support team.  Since it is "quantum", an essential part is working in the unified field of consciousness, "holding the vision" of what is already manifested in the higher dimensions.  In the spirit of cooperating and co-creating with these higher creative energies, I see my contribution as a Vision Holder, working in the thought atmosphere, attuning to The Source and feeling the flow of the true free energy; love, wisdom, and power, abundantly available to all.  Like an idea whose time has come, we are the one's we have been waiting for, to bring in this new paradigm of free energy through our intention and alignment with the call.
That's fairly bog-standard new-age bullshit actually. The biggest proponent of which is probably Deepak Chopra.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2479 on: September 30, 2013, 07:30:33 am »

Quantum encryption is also a real thing.
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« Reply #2480 on: September 30, 2013, 09:36:06 am »

Not quite. There are some that work off trying to harness energy in the environment.
Those are not perpetual motion machines by definition.
Nope, but people can still claim them to be perpetual motion and fool others.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2481 on: September 30, 2013, 12:18:05 pm »

Alright, in 99% of the cases, "it uses quantum physics!" is equal to "it uses magic!".
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2482 on: September 30, 2013, 08:32:13 pm »

Alright, in 99% of the cases, "it uses quantum physics!" is equal to "it uses magic!".
hmm  :o
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2483 on: September 30, 2013, 08:42:02 pm »

i saw this on kickstarter today: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1790324578/foldylock-the-premium-folding-bike-lock
epic video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqP6qzNwqBU

and i wonder they can succeed...
it isnt a new idea, and not the best lock technology, 1-2 min with right tool and they stole your bike.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2484 on: September 30, 2013, 09:41:01 pm »

i saw this on kickstarter today: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1790324578/foldylock-the-premium-folding-bike-lock
epic video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqP6qzNwqBU

and i wonder they can succeed...
it isnt a new idea, and not the best lock technology, 1-2 min with right tool and they stole your bike.
So whats the fail of it exactly?

It doesnt seem like they have a physical lock yet.  And I also dun think you're getting a folding lock in awesome kewl coolers because its safe.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2485 on: September 30, 2013, 11:10:00 pm »

I'm assuming the finished lock won't still be made of plastic, will it? Though even a steel version would be rather easy to break with a screwdriver placed into those convienently large hinge holes.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2486 on: October 01, 2013, 08:24:05 am »

i saw this on kickstarter today: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1790324578/foldylock-the-premium-folding-bike-lock
epic video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqP6qzNwqBU

and i wonder they can succeed...
it isnt a new idea, and not the best lock technology, 1-2 min with right tool and they stole your bike.
So whats the fail of it exactly?

It doesnt seem like they have a physical lock yet.  And I also dun think you're getting a folding lock in awesome kewl coolers because its safe.
"There are a lot of such locks already on the market. The Abus Bordo Granite series for example. What's the novelty? Also, it only takes a few minutes to cut through an Abus Bordo with a tungsten or diamond saw which costs ten bucks. I don't think this one would last longer. Also it's very ill-suited for a close combat weapon."
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« Reply #2487 on: October 01, 2013, 08:24:31 am »

I'm assuming the finished lock won't still be made of plastic, will it? Though even a steel version would be rather easy to break with a screwdriver placed into those convienently large hinge holes.

Holes?  Those are bolts.  You're seeing reflection.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2488 on: October 01, 2013, 08:33:51 am »

Anybody that knows anything about science should know that "it uses quantum physics" means that it's bullshit.
Quantum computers.
are in the work. Still far from the PC stage, but I heard the next F-something will be designed with the help of a quantum computer.
But those don't use "Quantum physics". If you look for it, you'll find a detailed explanation of how the thing works, and which Quantum effects it uses for that. Not, Quantum = Problem solved.
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Re: When Kickstarter goes wrong?
« Reply #2489 on: October 01, 2013, 09:11:23 am »

Anybody that knows anything about science should know that "it uses quantum physics" means that it's bullshit.
Quantum computers.
are in the work. Still far from the PC stage, but I heard the next F-something will be designed with the help of a quantum computer.
But those don't use "Quantum physics". If you look for it, you'll find a detailed explanation of how the thing works, and which Quantum effects it uses for that. Not, Quantum = Problem solved.
oh I see what you mean. It uses quantum physics, not "quantum physics #handwavium" ;)
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