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9th May, 2007

Science In Silico

As a sort of continuation of my last entry, I thought I’d post this excellent example of how technology is allowing us to do science in ways we never thought possible.

The video, by the Seed Media Group, shows several fascinating applications of computer modeling to scientific research. From now on, computer simulations will be used to study the places and things that are currently inaccessible to the instruments and practitioners of science.

As computing power becomes more available, the simulations will grow more advanced. As was mentioned in an earlier post, researchers have succeeded in simulating the synaptic patterns of part of a mouse brain.

Neato.

Responses

I remember you showed me that video a few weeks ago…it’s pretty amazing. The broad scope on which such simulation technology may be applied is mind-boggling by itself: from microbiology to universal gravitation and even further. This truly epitomizes how little we really do know about the physical universe and the immense possibilities that human creativity and ingenuity hold in store.

Computer modeling is very useful to simulate real world situations. A lot of my game theory research does hinge on computer simulated results. Although my mathematical philosophy precludes me from acknowledging the beauty of simulations, I bow to its usefulness.

Interesting…

Just think, all a computer is is a calculator with memory…

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