The other night at dinner (those famous last words), we were having another fascinating talk. I never know what to expect when Gavin brings up a topic. I was pleasantly surprised with the direction of this conversation:
"You know mom, it's interesting how most inventions and machines people have created work to recreate processes that exist in nature and in people."
"Oh ya. Hmmm. I've never really thought about that before. Can you give me some examples, Sweetie?"
Internal Combustion Engine mimics the stomach
Cameras mimic our eyes
Computers mimic our brains
Telephones mimic our vocal chords and ears
Airplanes mimic birds
Solar Panels mimic photosynthesis
Pistons/Pulleys/Motors mimic how our muscles work
Bi-ped Robots mimic the human ability to walk on two legs
Google/Siri/AI mimic how our brains and neuro-receptors interpret human speech and commands and work with the information
Mind-blowing!!! I wish I could have thoughts like these. This is why I am forever learning.
