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The future of computer chess?
“Futureworld” is the 1976 sequel to the enormously popular “Westworld” of 1975. Having thoroughly enjoyed Westworld, I went to see Futureworld upon its debut.
While it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor, the futuristic chess scene in this film left a lasting impression to this day.
Will any of us live long enough to have such a hi-tech device in our homes? Only time will tell…
John
http://www.themovieclips.com/trailer-futureworld
While it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor, the futuristic chess scene in this film left a lasting impression to this day.
Will any of us live long enough to have such a hi-tech device in our homes? Only time will tell…
John
http://www.themovieclips.com/trailer-futureworld
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My duplicate could do all of that and more! There's just one problem: the duplicate is programmed to destroy the original.HPC wrote:So, you want yourself duplicated. I suppose such a duplicate could mow the yard, wash the dishes, take the wife shopping and teach you Chess. Ah, that is it: you want the duplicate to enter Chess tournaments and win money for you!
Actually, what I'd really like is a duplicate of the cute Blythe Danner from '76! She could thrash me in holographic sports all day long...
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If anyone would like to view the complete futuristic holographic chess scene within the context of this vintage Sci-Fi gem, MGM has recently released the long awaited for Blu-Ray version:
http://www.amazon.com/Futureworld-Blu-r ... utureworld
Happy HD Viewing Regards,
John
http://www.amazon.com/Futureworld-Blu-r ... utureworld
Happy HD Viewing Regards,
John
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Holy White Rabbit! A more recent blast from the past!
I remember this program for the DOS OS. Could the developers have been influenced by FutureWorld? Back in ‘88/’89, SchachMeister 2100 was highly acclaimed and enormously popular with PC chess players, but I was partial to the Spracklen’s Sargon IV in those days.
Thanks for posting regards,
John
I remember this program for the DOS OS. Could the developers have been influenced by FutureWorld? Back in ‘88/’89, SchachMeister 2100 was highly acclaimed and enormously popular with PC chess players, but I was partial to the Spracklen’s Sargon IV in those days.
Thanks for posting regards,
John
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Wow, I've never seen that Jefferson Airplane video before. In the spirit of Jeff Spicoli's famous "People on 'ludes should not drive" quote:Cyberchess wrote: Holy White Rabbit!
"People of 'shrooms should not play chess"
I don't even want to think about the potential for flashbacks after being subjected to a Fried Liver Attack.
Timothy Leary sends his Regards...
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I have to agree, Greg, as this would be akin to plugging your favorite chess computer into a higher than the required voltage power supply, with the end result being the same sooner or later.fourthirty wrote:Wow, I've never seen that Jefferson Airplane video before. In the spirit of Jeff Spicoli's famous "People on 'ludes should not drive" quote:Cyberchess wrote: Holy White Rabbit!
"People of 'shrooms should not play chess"
I don't even want to think about the potential for flashbacks after being subjected to a Fried Liver Attack.
Timothy Leary sends his Regards...
This video was recorded in 1967 when psychedelics were widely distributed – particularly in the bay area which was heavily populated with hippies. Also, psychedelics were peddled throughout lower Manhattan, its satellites and Long Island.
Some made it, some never returned.
Just say no regards,
John