The world's first computer!

[mzungu]

This documentary about the Antikethera machine is a testament to how science in ancient Greece applied theory, mathematics and engineering to fabricate a machine that could predict future eclipses and other astronomical phenomena. An amazing accomplishment. Must watch! Enjoy

The Two Thousand Year Old Computer - YouTube

 

[Ryal Kane]

Not only that but The Antikethera Mechanism totally sounds like a supervillains doomsday device.

It's truly amazing and terrifying how easily technology and knowledge can be lost to civilisation.

 

[AV1611VET]

This documentary about the Antikethera machine is a testament to how science in ancient Greece applied theory, mathematics and engineering to fabricate a machine that could predict future eclipses and other astronomical phenomena. An amazing accomplishment. Must watch! Enjoy

From Wikipedia:

The construction has been dated to the early 1st century BC.

Just in time for Y0K!

Seriously though, good job, Greeks!

We have a saying here ... Beware of Greeks bearing gifts! ... but this is impressive!

 

[mzungu]

From Wikipedia:

Just in time for Y0K!

Seriously though, good job, Greeks!

We have a saying here ... Beware of Greeks bearing gifts! ... but this is impressive!

Thank you! Man's ingenuity is truly something wondrous!

 

[Archaeopteryx]

Not only that but The Antikethera Mechanism totally sounds like a supervillains doomsday device.

It's truly amazing and terrifying how easily technology and knowledge can be lost to civilisation.

That's right. Imagine if this kind of device, and the knowledge and skill used to build it, were more common in the ancient world. One wonders how different the course of history would have been.

 

[mzungu]

That's right. Imagine if this kind of device, and the knowledge and skill used to build it, were more common in the ancient world. One wonders how different the course of history would have been.

Yes indeed. Also if we take into account that philosophers like Hero of Alexandria actually who touched on the concept of Relativity by stating that light must have a finite speed and that time is relative to the observer then we have truly lost much. Aristarchus insisted on a heliocentric model and he also claimed that Earth was a mere planet and was a sphere. Such concepts were they to evolve then today we would be travelling to the stars in star ships! Such a waste!

 

[Archaeopteryx]

Yes indeed. Also if we take into account that philosophers like Hero of Alexandria actually who touched on the concept of Relativity by stating that light must have a finite speed and that time is relative to the observer then we have truly lost much. Aristarchus insisted on a heliocentric model and he also claimed that Earth was a mere planet and was a sphere. Such concepts were they to evolve then today we would be travelling to the stars in star ships! Such a waste!

We have reason to be optimistic. Thanks to advances in the sciences we are able to fight disease far more effectively than our ancestors ever could. We've left our foot prints on the surface of our nearest celestial neighbour and used robots to sift through Martian soil. We have invented entirely new ways of sharing information across continents, and each day we learn more about the natural and social world. I know it might sound platitudinous, but I believe this just affirms how important it is to preserve knowledge and a spirit of free inquiry.

 

[mzungu]

We have reason to be optimistic. Thanks to advances in the sciences we are able to fight disease far more effectively than our ancestors ever could. We've left our foot prints on the surface of our nearest celestial neighbour and used robots to sift through Martian soil. We have invented entirely new ways of sharing information across continents, and each day we learn more about the natural and social world. I know it might sound platitudinous, but I believe this just affirms how important it is to preserve knowledge and a spirit of free inquiry.

Wisely spoken! Cross your fingers and hope Curiosity makes a safe landing on Mars! Imagine if it discovers microbial life forms? Just think of the implications!

 

[AV1611VET]

That's right. Imagine if this kind of device, and the knowledge and skill used to build it, were more common in the ancient world. One wonders how different the course of history would have been.

Now you understand why the Tower of Babel incident took place, don't you?

 

[Archaeopteryx]

Now you understand why the Tower of Babel incident took place, don't you?

No, I don't.

 

[AV1611VET]

No, I don't.

You can't connect the dots?

 

[Archaeopteryx]

You can't connect the dots?

I don't believe the story was literally true.

 

[Greatcloud]

Computers that help men travel to the stars .......we have that technology today we travel to Mars. Now traveling to the stars is also possible just look at the space arks on Bostons "More then a feeling" album.

Boston- More than A Feeling - YouTube

and here in the Styx song "Come sail away"

SongMeanings | Lyrics | Styx - Come Sail Away

We climbed aboard their starships and headed for the sky...............

 

[mzungu]

Computers that help men travel to the stars .......we have that technology today we travel to Mars. Now traveling to the stars is also possible just look at the space arks on Bostons "More then a feeling" album.

Boston- More than A Feeling - YouTube

and here in the Styx song "Come sail away"

SongMeanings | Lyrics | Styx - Come Sail Away

We climbed aboard their starships and headed for the sky...............

Song brings back memories!

 

[AV1611VET]

Song brings back memories!

Carpenters - Calling Occupants Of Enterprise - YouTube

 

[mzungu]

Carpenters - Calling Occupants Of Enterprise - YouTube

 

[mzungu]

Ground Control to Major Tom - YouTube