While conversing with Gwyn regarding the code dream I had minutes prior to logging on today (I was dreaming potential tweaks to Laconica), Gwyn commented on the possible ability to use neural interfaces to “record” such dreams- for some reason I then came up with an imaginary device, the “iSheep”:
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it was like full-screen Notepad++ inside my head
watching code writing itself, syntax highlighting and everything
- Gwyn
wow
I’ll give you a set of neural interfaces when they come out, so that you can offload your dreams ;)
I’m sure Apple is working on that lol
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iSheep
- Gwyn
ooooh
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the iSheep comes complete with iPod and iPhone features
since the iSheep is a neural interface, it can monitor your health
should the iSheep detect your are injured, dying or dead,
- Gwyn
(dead!!)
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the iPhone components will automatically dial the relevant authorities, using OSX’s voice synth features to alert members of the public, call an ambulance, or read your most recent copy of your last will & testatment
the iPod features are used to play back audio suitable to assist getting to sleep, and visual patterns designed to assist lucid dreaming
the solid state hard disk is used by the video recording features to store visual recordings of your dreams, which will be available for playback in a variety of user-configurable video formats for later playback
the special-edition iSheep will be called the iREM,
which will feature limited-edition case design, and R.E.M.’s full discography loaded into the solid-state hard disk
Laurence Fishburne will be signed to promote the iSheep
- Gwyn
ROFLLLLL
As an afterthought, I’m guessing that the edition of iPodLinux for the iSheep would expand the capabilities of the iSheep to include a broader range of audio/video formats, as well as “live preview” of currently occurring dreams.
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Oh! I was gonna say “why ‘sheep’?”, but then I remembered about counting an’ stuff. Yes?
Funny and/or revolutionary!
It’s a subtle dual-reference to the criticism of Apple fans being sheep for buying solely Apple products to meet their needs- in this case, the need to count sheep :-P
Gwyn and I are wondering how many people will get the Laurence Fishburne reference- no spoilers! Send me an IM if you think you get it, I’d like to see how many people “get it” of their own accord :-P