Quantum "Photonic" Computers a possible reality?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1312936/Scientists-develop-new-photonic-chip-pave-way-quantum-computers-future.html

A Photon is a particle of light (if I am not mistaken) does that mean we will soon be able to make computers out of particles of light? I have heard of some other interesting types of computers being researched.

Protein Computer
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/an_ultrathin_anime.php

 Nanotechnology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechnology


What are the moral consequences of these developments inn technology? Are such systems stable and what potential is there to use complex machines inappropriately/maliciously? If you are able to control the functions of a Computer the size of an Amino Acid there must be the ability to influence the Biological systems of Organisms. I am excited whenever I read editorials about new age research but I can't help but feel like there is opportunity for failure and disaster in technology developments.

Musings 1

A couple few things on my mind.

1) I'm attempting to wrap my head around the phenomena of cigarette withdrawal. As an on and off smoker I have gone weeks and sometimes months without my good ol' Marlboros but lately when I pick up a new pack I get high as a kite after the first smoke. Last night I had my first Cigarette in a couple days and it put me to sleep! I realize some of you can't relate to this feeling, but it starts with increased pulse, head throbbing, a feeling of euphoria and loss of balance and for me general grogginess. Now I can't say this is a bad thing when you're trying to get some rest at 2am but HELL why does my body react so strongly? I can only assume it's Nictotine's extended effect upon my brain. I'll gain clarification some day-- for now:

Oh how I love and despise thee!

 2) I am a student to be and my major of choice will be Biology with intentions for graduate study. When I was younger I wanted to be a Pilot, then I wanted to be an artist, then a musician and then (for a while) I wanted to do nothing but whatever I had planned for the weekend. Do any of you also suffer from career ADD? I know it's a common thing with young adults but I always feel a bit crazy when I think about how many times I have changed my mind-- and being naturally neurotic I dread it happening again. The only comfort I can find is that I have always been fascinated by Science and I love the natural earth. I guess in summation my curiosity is WHAT TRULY DEFINES A PASSION? I think about Darwin and his pursuit of Evolution as an explanation for our species and wonder if he doubted himself like I do, and what carried him through those feelings to become what he is to the Science community now.

Life: It's a beautiful thing

3 (lastly): I consider myself an avid gamer. Is gaming a waste of time?

(This is partially just to push buttons and fill in a 3rd musing)

I shouldn't be reposting on a blog but LOL OH WOW

Joad Cressbeckler: NASA Honeyfuggling America With Nonsense Space Dreams

Down with Farmville

I left Facebook today for a couple reasons. My main reason was that I have moved fairly far from where I once lived (basically across the US in distance, from west to east). The other reason was that I stopped enjoying the contact online because I am not able to see any of the people I have as friends on Facebook.

It really feels good, like I've earned back all the time I'd waste posting there. Ironically this blog doesn't feel like wasted time because it's composed as a journal and I don't have to actively view other people's updates. I do however enjoy looking at other people's blogs, most are mildly informative and interesting in some capacity. I hope it does them as much good to post as me. In the meantime I'm going to post some music I used to heavily listen to a couple years back.


Interpol - Take you on a Cruise


Incubus - Echo


Tool - Lateralus

10.2% unemployment in this State. 200,000+ on unemployment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZldlyeR8DU&NR=1&feature=fvwp

How does this relate to our time?

Goodnight Moon

I'll be sleeping to Aphex Twin tonight, since I have nothing else atm. I am however getting into a couple other bands. Till then enjoy.. or don't.

Marine CAT says

That the fall isn't arriving sooner, I can't wait for the transition from summer clothes to winter so I can stack up layers and look like a hipster.

Anyone else watch Master Chef and freak out when Whitney dropped the Chicken? Can't get enough of that Gordon Ramsey and his Iceland sized ego.

Need more episodes of Wonders of the Solar System.