Date:
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
redmummy (Expert):
testing
redmummy (Expert):
cynthia, im sending u the pvt msg, chck it out :)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
awsome
redmummy (Expert):
hello everyone
Elsie Chong
(Moderator):
Hi Everyone, thanks for joining. We'll start in a few
minutes - stay tuned
Kenny Sia (Expert):
*tuning*
Kenny Sia (Expert):
*static* *static*
Kenny Sia (Expert):
*"Boom Boom Pow" starts playing*
Kenny Sia (Expert):
oooh. tuned.
redmummy (Expert):
evening all... :D
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Welcome
Hi Everyone!
My name is Elsie and I'm here to keep today's
chat flowing smoothly J
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Welcome to this very special chat on the future of anything
... and everything!
Elsie Chong
(Moderator):
We shan't keep our guests waiting, so let's get started
Elsie Chong
(Moderator):
We are happy to have online, celebrity bloggers - Kenny Sia,
Kak Red (Redmummy), Joyce (Kinkybluefairy) and Cynthia (Thatgirlcynthia).
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Together with Jojo Struys (who couldn't join us this
evening) they are part of an exciting initiative by HP and Microsoft. Visit
www.futureishp.com <http://www.futureishp.com> to find out more.
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Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Let me start the ball rolling
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Kinky the moderator is... joyce?
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
How do you think the design of computers (notebooks and/or
desktops) will evolve hereafter? And how
do you envision it evolving?
redmummy (Expert):
Thanks Elise :)
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Q: How
do you think the design of computers (notebooks and/or desktops) will evolve
hereafter? And how do you envision it
evolving?
Kenny Sia (Expert):
May I start off?
Elsie Chong
(Moderator):
Yes Kenny, please take ownership of question to answer
Kenny Sia (Expert):
I read an article that in 10 years time, a US1,000 personal
computer may surpass the computing abilities of a human being.
Elsie Chong
(Moderator):
Go ahead Kenny, I've assigned the question to you
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Apart from the obvious - ie, faster processing power
Kenny Sia (Expert):
one thing we see evolving lately is the environmental aspect
of computers
Kenny Sia (Expert):
these days it's quite trendy to have low-powered devices
Kenny Sia (Expert):
less power consumption, means less coals burned, means a
greener environment
Kenny Sia (Expert):
i won't be surprise if in the future, we see computers
running off a hamster's wheel
Kenny Sia (Expert):
(or more likely, solar power)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
... kenny sia, over.
Kenny Sia (Expert):
........
kenny sia, over?
tgcynthia (Expert):
I'll have to answer Fab's question about music &
technology, if that's okay :)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: with
technology moving at such a rapid rate, how would you define the future? what kind of event horizon would you be considering as a
marker?
A: hmmm
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Hi Experts, we've got a few questions in queue, would you
like to pick up a question to answer?
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
simply take ownership & type away :)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: with
technology moving at such a rapid rate, how would you define the future? what kind of event horizon would you be considering as a
marker?
A: the problem is
Kenny Sia (Expert):
A: the
horizon is always moving ahead
tgcynthia (Expert):
Q: 1. [Cynthia; Joyce] We know you girls are
ever so passionate about music. Now we would love to hear your opinion: the
marriage of technology and music - Now and the Future.
A: test test
Kinky (Moderator):
i think it's amazing how ppl who have that ear for music but
not necessarily the skill in the instrument can compose songs now
using music programs
Kinky (Moderator):
another factor is how music is so widespread the world over
thanks to various social media platforms
it's SO easy to find
the most random artistes, or sounds that suit your taste
Kinky (Moderator):
no longer is music confined to a few genres but more than
one can imagine now
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: with
technology moving at such a rapid rate, how would you define the future? what kind of event horizon would you be considering as a
marker?
A: The future is defined by the little
steps we take to reach our goals
tgcynthia (Expert):
It's really amazing that in the past, you can only listen to
up to 10-20 songs per casette/CD. That makes the whole album, and we are
content with that,
Kenny Sia (Expert):
A: if
we are looking for a way to clone humans, first we clone sheeps.
tgcynthia (Expert):
but now, we are complaining about our 2GB ipods that can
hold 200 songs,
Kenny Sia (Expert):
A: these
are all little milestones that we take to realise the vision of our future
tgcynthia (Expert):
who knows what the future holds with music capacity on our
music players?
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: are
people making a conscious choice to buy 'green' products?
A: not quite the case in malaysia yet
tgcynthia (Expert):
Furthermore, the most amazing thing i think that technology
has contributed to the music industry,
tgcynthia (Expert):
is that rare talents are now easier to discover.
Kenny Sia (Expert):
A: here
in malaysia, i think we are more concerned about saving money
tgcynthia (Expert):
Take Colbie Cailat, or our very own Zee Avi (i love her to
bits btw)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
A: the
good thing with going green is that we save money on power, on battery, etc
tgcynthia (Expert):
without the technology of internet, they wouldn't be
discovered on Youtube.
tgcynthia (Expert):
That's truly amazing, in my opinion
Kenny Sia (Expert):
A: more
computers these days are too powerful for our day-to-day use anyways. getting a low-powered 'green' computer seems like a sensible
choice in saving electricity bills
tgcynthia (Expert):
ok done! Sorry for fighting the space with you, Kenny, hmm
redmummy (Expert):
the design of the laptop or PC specifically internal or
external
Kinky (Moderator):
it means bringing your craziest imagination to reality
redmummy (Expert):
like we spoke during the forum the other nite, if current
design is quite bulky and heavy
redmummy (Expert):
mbe the future design will be more thinner
redmummy (Expert):
i m answering fab's question anw
redmummy (Expert):
donno y it doesnt appear A on my column but just go ahead
lar
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Nicholas
Negroponte had a vision of one laptop per child in the Future, but in your
opinion, should we have focused on providing them more pressing needs like
agricultural knowledge, things more relevant to their way of life rather than
imposing something as culturally groundbreaking like the Internet? Surely even
Google can't fix world poverty.
A: Google ain't Jesus.
redmummy (Expert):
ok back to fab's quest, so the thinner or lighter like me as
a hbag collector, i m sure i wanna carry hbag with the lappy right
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Nicholas
Negroponte had a vision of one laptop per child in the Future, but in your
opinion, should we have focused on providing them more pressing needs like
agricultural knowledge, things more relevant to their way of life rather than
imposing something as culturally groundbreaking like the Internet? Surely even
Google can't fix world poverty.
A: of course, computer knowledge is
gonna be a giant leap for children from the poorer parts of the globe
Kinky (Moderator):
centuries ago nobody would imagine life so dependant on a pc
or tv
and who knows,
maybe in the future humans could not imagine life without, say, a pc embedded
in their brain
like what you see in
movies
redmummy (Expert):
so mbe the future design will come out with unexpected
design for now but for future the lappy as hbag too
redmummy (Expert):
zool...give your question if u have
any non technical quest pls...happy to assist
redmummy (Expert):
Q: What
does "future of design" mean to you?
A: testing for a while
redmummy (Expert):
A: i
typed the answers already, pls scroll up :)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Nicholas
Negroponte had a vision of one laptop per child in the Future, but in your
opinion, should we have focused on providing them more pressing needs like
agricultural knowledge, things more relevant to their way of life rather than
imposing something as culturally groundbreaking like the Internet? Surely even
Google can't fix world poverty.
A: Google ain't Jesus. Of course,
giving them a computer may seem like a giant leap for children from the poorer
parts of the globe. But it's a sensible thing to do. The internet can reach
places where books and experts can't. There's a wealth of information on
agriculture on the internet that these people can access and improve their
lifestyle.
redmummy (Expert):
Q: How
about the price of lappy? I know you will recommend HP.. How about others ?
A: u mean u want us to recommend
other brands, well since i m an HP user, shall we talk bout HP first, what do u
think zool? u hv HP lappy or pc ody? u wanna try one of HP or hv one too?
tgcynthia (Expert):
Q: I
heard about the concept of digital 3D printing. and in
that same vein. Doctors today are 3D creating organs using DNA cells and
printing / mapping it out. is this the future of Life?
A: I sure hope not. But with
technological advancements improving at an alarming rate, it kind of gives
"nothing's impossible" a whole new meaning.To a certain extent,
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Richard
Benson, has launch Virgin Galactic. Is this the Future? will we one day go
to mars. We have move a long way from the days of Blade Runner's vision of the
future. What is that future of our life that way we know it?
A: Intergalactic travel
are stuff from science fiction novels that seem to be slowly turning
into reality. We cannot tell if the future will look like Blade Runner, or I,
Robot or Termination Salvation even Wall-E. But hopefully it doesn't deviate
too much from the life we know now.
redmummy (Expert):
Q: Kak
Red: Since you're the only one who's married here, I'm afraid you're going have
to take on this question: Tell us how technology innovations have complemented
your family life + activities. Is there a computing experience which your
family partakes in together, and perhaps you would like to share that with
everyone here?
A: well yes, we the red family hv
our own PC and laptop, even the kids too.
redmummy (Expert):
A: while
i m doing this chat online, they are infront of me with their laptops, even the
husband is next to me with his own lappy too
redmummy (Expert):
A: of
cos they use the internet for games, smtimes for studying la now is school
break, totally break lor kan
tgcynthia (Expert):
Q: I
heard about the concept of digital 3D printing. and in
that same vein. Doctors today are 3D creating organs using DNA cells and
printing / mapping it out. is this the future of Life?
A: To a certain extent, of course
technology is part and parcel of today and the future's medical advancements,
but to say that technology might totally wipe out human life next time, that
technology can be used to create "Life" or a clone of some sort?
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: I
just have clone PC only.
A: ya i know. easier
right.
redmummy (Expert):
A: but
we as parent specially me mom applied the concept of wikipedia for kids meaning
learn from internet, but monitor and filter which sites suitable for them
redmummy (Expert):
A: of
cos playing games r fun for them but they can only touch the lappy for
restricted time
redmummy (Expert):
Q: Kak
red - so what computing experience which your family partakes in together, and
perhaps you would like to share that with everyone here?
A: oh just answered this together in
your prev question
redmummy (Expert):
Q: I
really hope I get some laptop.. But not enough money now..
A: then u shud join the contest by
HP
redmummy (Expert):
A: hv
u surfed the hp's site on blog a trend contest? grab
it kinky....free lappy to be given away by HP
Kinky (Moderator):
Q: I
am interesting to know what you all think about the Future of Reality TV.
A: i think for every trend that one can foresee, my answer is to > let your imagination run crazy
reality tv > a camera affixed to their heads? you never know!
or even crazier... something affixed to their minds so ppl
know what they're thinking when something happens
redmummy (Expert):
ask the questions in the question manager korang oi, dont
ask here, we wont answer
redmummy (Expert):
ops sorry
tgcynthia (Expert):
Q: how
about an internet-accessing chip in the brain? talk
about being able to access information anyway, anytime...
A: We touched on this topic at the
HP Future Is event last week :p apparently it will be
made possible soon to transfer your thoughts directly onto the computer,
rendering the keyboard useless,
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: @Kennysia:
Noted on the wealth of information online. But even with the wealth of
information online, children in Ethopia wouldn't be able to order the latest
Britney Spears album off Amazon. Are we then perpetuating a global way of life
putting technology above cultural sensitivity?
A: I'm not advocating giving a
laptop to a children in Ethiopia and not teaching them how
to use it. All children deserve the right to access education, and that
includes education on how to use a computer to enrich their knowledge, which
should in turn enrich their lives. I look at computers as a fishing rod,
teaching the children how to fish. So tht in the future, when they grow up,
they may be able to use that knowledge to enrich the lives of themselves and
those of their generation.That said, I'm not sure which is
the bigger tragedy. Children in Ethiopia.
Or Britney Spears.
redmummy (Expert):
Q: how
they pick the winner (free lappy)?
A: the details r in the site, we
will come out wt the details too in our own blog soon
redmummy (Expert):
A: shall
keep coming back
tgcynthia (Expert):
A: i
think it'll be a great innovation! Imagine, blogging/writing emails in the car
while stuck in a traffic jam :)
redmummy (Expert):
A: u
can find the details over this link http://www.futureishp.com/MYblogtrend.html
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Going
green seems to be yesterday's news. The new conversation is GOING BLUE. what do you all think?
A: What do you mean by going blue, Painstainmorning?
redmummy (Expert):
Q: what
contest ?? Dunno .. I'm frog in 'tempurung'..
A: aiyak...dont la say like that, me
oso frog belongs to prince ahhahaha, stay tune la, i just pasted the link, here
s another one, zool u shud grab it, a simple contest
http://www.futureishp.com/MYblogtrend.html
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: now
that we have lappy, wifi, mobile....etc to ease everyone daily chores...
information gathering and socializing... what do you think will be next for our
digital natives? shoes as a communication tool? maybe?
A: Don't we now have Nike+ iPod for
our shoes? By implanting a chip into our shoes, we have knowledge on how far,
how fast we run.
redmummy (Expert):
Q: I've
surf on the website.. Can blog in Malay? Look interesting
A: napa pulak tak boleh blog in malay, see i m writing in malay ni. cakap
melayu pun boleh jadi blog fofular yerrr
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Do
you think technology a friend or foe in our battle against global warming?
JayD (Expert):
question for the experts on the near future...have you
checked out Windows 7 yet? wondering what your
thoughts are esp. on laptop?
redmummy (Expert):
Q: how
about an internet-accessing chip in the brain? talk
about being able to access information anyway, anytime...
A: this is like a surrogates
ehehehhe, what la put the chip in the brain, then we live in the cold room, n
get our robot to act on our behalf, cant take it lar...
redmummy (Expert):
A: i
wont survive during that time but donno la my future grandchildren.. :)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Saving
the oceans and water. and global warming lead to the
destruction of life in the sea. The distruption of balance.
Water is the being of life. Where you find water you know life exits. the 70% of the human body is water.
A: Going green or blue - it's all
about preventing ourselves from excessively wasting, isn't it?
redmummy (Expert):
Q: mana
tau. contest in english only..
A: they didnt say that we should
write an entry in english or malay, you can always try mar...i ve been known as
a malay writer , they still pick me even i m writing in malay
redmummy (Expert):
A: i
even won few contests though i m writing in malay, so dont think HP will make
an issue on your writing in bahasa or english
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Moving
towards the Future, with information moving as rapidly as it is now, in your
opinion, what would be the next tipping point for written communication
vis-a-vis email/snailmail?
A: We went from snail mail ->
telegraph -> phone -> fax -> handphone -> email -> sms -> msn
-> the next tipping point is to find a way to combine all these.
Kenny Sia (Expert):
eg Google Wave
redmummy (Expert):
Q: what
do you think the future is for bloggers? years back
we've never thought that blogging can give you the opportunity you are getting
now.
A: yes that s correct..10 yrs ago, i wud never knw that i m gonna be a blogger, u
got it right, n for the future is for bloggers
redmummy (Expert):
A: ...hemmm
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: question
for the experts on the near future...have you checked out Windows 7 yet? wondering what your thoughts are esp. on laptop?
A: I can't say I explored it beyond
its sexy interface. :( other experts might wanna take
this question.
redmummy (Expert):
A: mbe
we still have bloggers but the way they blog would be different
redmummy (Expert):
A: depending
on the design or the latest technology that come out later
redmummy (Expert):
A: mbe
the future is design of lappy will be just via scanning tru the brain (like the
previous quest, cant remember from who)
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: there
are so many methods of communication - if you can choose one form of
communication and nothing else, which one would it be?
tgcynthia (Expert):
Q: question
for the experts on the near future...have you checked out Windows 7 yet? wondering what your thoughts are esp. on laptop?
A: Same here, Kenny. After the event
that night, i opened the box to see the stunning sleek laptop... but i promised
myself i wouldnt explore it til after exams. Which ended
today at 7pm :) Redmummy mentioned she's using it right now!
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Gentle reminder that we have 10 mins to go before this chat
session ends, please send take the opportunity to send in your questions
redmummy (Expert):
Q: I
really hope I get some laptop.. But not enough money now..
A: tot i answered this question
ody....
Kinky (Moderator):
Q: Moving
towards the Future, with information moving as rapidly as it is now, in your
opinion, what would be the next tipping point for written communication
vis-a-vis email/snailmail?
A: already many are checking their
emails on their mobiles while on the go. i think this
just has to increase more rapidly for everyone to be on the same speed. Twitter
is a great example of fast news in less characters.
redmummy (Expert):
pheyyy
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: there
are so many different methods of communication - if you can choose one form of
communication and nothing else, which one would it be? Phone / Fax / SMS /
Email / MSN / Facebook
/ Twitter
tgcynthia (Expert):
Q: how
about v-long? will it be the new method of blogging
since it's kinda easy and more realistic?
A: Video-blog you mean? Well it's
been around for quite awhile already. Some bloggers have tried it out, but i
dont think it's quite catching on.
redmummy (Expert):
Q: how
about v-long? will it be the new method of blogging
since it's kinda easy and more realistic?
A: u mean v-log rite?
redmummy (Expert):
Q: how
to make blogging fun when your life is not fun enough?
A: u dont hv fun life meh? aiya....everybody should appreciate their life, we live once
only. surely u r having fun life but u dont feel it coz u think / u set in your
mind that other ppl hv a wonderful and fun life
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: HP
has re-invented the lifestyle computer trend since their "Computer is
Personal" campaign, in your opinion, what do you think is the dichotomy of
the computing lifestyle?
A: actually my computing lifestyle
is kinda blurred. i use the same laptop for my
personal stuff, my work and my blogging. i can't
separate the two. HP's "Computer Is Personal" campaign is set in the
context that for a long time, malwares and viruses and big corporates have been
forcing you to use your computer in a way that you don't want to. But these
days we have a choice - whether is PC or Mac, Microsoft or Linux, Kenny Sia or
JoyceTheFairy.
redmummy (Expert):
A: no
matter what u did, doesnt matter if u think it s not fun, just explore it and
blog bout it
redmummy (Expert):
A: it
may sound not fun to you but to readers, they have diff perception
redmummy (Expert):
A: trust
me on that, been there done that
redmummy (Expert):
Q: what
time do you prefer to blog?
A: at nite
redmummy (Expert):
Q: yeah.
vlog. sorry for the typo. hee
A: frankly speaking, i dont really
like the idea of v log for myself, i know it s a trend but i m not really keen
on it
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: Final
question, James Cameron has be hailed as the king of sci-fi story telling. With
the launch of the new film AVATAR. the reminds me of
second life. What do you all think of AVATARS. it is part and parcel of digital communication today.
A: Sorry I can't comment since I
have yet to watched Avatar. But James Cameron is more
of a story-teller, not quite a visionary. I do agree however, that people act
different online and offline.
redmummy (Expert):
A: mbe
coz of uploading it is taking lots of time and some more wt lots of entries
that i need to write everyday, it s quite an hassle for me,but
redmummy (Expert):
A: but
there s a but
redmummy (Expert):
A: mbe
for future is VLOG's simplest way will come out wt the easiest steps, who knows
redmummy (Expert):
A: n
mbe from blogger i will turn tod vlogger
redmummy (Expert):
A: eh
got vlogger meh?
redmummy (Expert):
A: :)
redmummy (Expert):
Q: thanks
kak red.. that's why I'm blogging.. I can express
myself through it..
A: good for u, mbe u shud ask kenny
or cindy or joyce too zool
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Thank you folks
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Hey all. It's time to wrap up L
Thank you Cynthia, Joyce, Kak Red and
Kenny for spending this hour with us.
It has been an exciting conversation.
[If possible, recall some high points]
The conversation does not end here. Please visit
www.futureishp.com <http://www.futureishp.com> and the blogs of Cynthia,
Joyce, Jojo Struys, Kak Red and Kenny to talk more about future trends.
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: I
heard about the concept of digital 3D printing. and in
that same vein. Doctors today are 3D creating organs using DNA cells and
printing / mapping it out. is this the future of Life?
A: yo cynthia - your question yo
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
We really enjoyed the conversations with you
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
we look forward to 'hearing' more from you on the Blog A
Trend contest
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
A version of this transcript will be posted online.
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Thanks again for being here! J
Elsie Chong (Moderator):
Good Night ALL!!!
Kenny Sia (Expert):
Q: I
heard about the concept of digital 3D printing. and in
that same vein. Doctors today are 3D creating organs using DNA cells and
printing / mapping it out. is this the future of Life?
A: it's the future of studying
medicine. but i can think of using 3D to create more
interesting body parts than organs.
