● As I see it, yes
● It is certain
● It is decidedly so
● Most likely
● Outlook good
● Signs point to yes
● Without a doubt
● Yes
● Yes – definitely
● You may rely on it
● Reply hazy, try again
● Ask again later
● Better not tell you now
● Cannot predict now
● Concentrate and ask again
● Don't count on it
● My reply is no
● My sources say no
● Outlook not so good
● Very doubtful
I'm having trouble understanding why this is more useful than just simulating probability in binary form. Is it just more efficient somewhat like a GPU is optimized for graphics calculations, or is it a fundamentally new method of computing similar to quantum computing?
I would be grateful if someone could explain this for me. Thanks!
gerrykAug 20, 2010Buried
A computer that doesn't operate using logic?
Behold the femputer!
ubernogginAug 19, 2010Buried
This is probably cool.
iphtashufitzAug 20, 2010Buried
The various outputs of this chip:
● As I see it, yes
● It is certain
● It is decidedly so
● Most likely
● Outlook good
● Signs point to yes
● Without a doubt
● Yes
● Yes – definitely
● You may rely on it
● Reply hazy, try again
● Ask again later
● Better not tell you now
● Cannot predict now
● Concentrate and ask again
● Don't count on it
● My reply is no
● My sources say no
● Outlook not so good
● Very doubtful
geodebugAug 20, 2010Buried
Magic 8 bit?
chuckdontsurfAug 20, 2010Buried
THAT DOES NOT FEMPUTE!
earthtonesAug 19, 2010Buried
Certainly an interesting idea. They should call it the "poker chip". Heh.
paranor01Aug 20, 2010Buried
Does this mean we can now build an infinite improbability drive if we invert the probability inputs?
spritomAug 20, 2010Buried
Is it powered by a nice hot cup of tea?
geodebugAug 20, 2010Buried
Came for Douglas Adams reference. Not disappointed.
neutron7Aug 20, 2010Buried
probably.
geodebugAug 20, 2010Buried
Fuzzy logic isn't new. Having this particular technology on a chip is. The main benefit is faster, real-time calculations.
neutron7Aug 20, 2010Buried
I prefer bistromathics myself. Infinite improbability drives are hard on the whales.
appleofdischordAug 20, 2010Buried
The cats are now diamonds.
ecamachoAug 20, 2010Buried
Can anyone actually explain this in plain English?
(I'm expecting the answer to be "probably")
diggbigwigAug 20, 2010Buried
So approximately 0.0000000001% of the time, the computer will respond with a simple "f**k off and die" screen of death?
ikorkyiAug 20, 2010Buried
i like this.
stap1egunAug 20, 2010Buried
I'm having trouble understanding why this is more useful than just simulating probability in binary form. Is it just more efficient somewhat like a GPU is optimized for graphics calculations, or is it a fundamentally new method of computing similar to quantum computing?
I would be grateful if someone could explain this for me. Thanks!
solecizeAug 20, 2010Buried
maybe
samuraighostAug 20, 2010Buried
Because it's better than turning into an apple or a multi-colored piece of glass.
lederhosedAug 20, 2010Buried
so it can tell me when that monkey will turn out hamlet? yes!