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Ideally the computational engine thrown behind the cameras isn't also thinking about what could be wrong with my showers thermostat. Biology got to be just goo
by Already__Taken 8y ago
Ideally the computational engine thrown behind the cameras isn't also thinking about what could be wrong with my showers thermostat.
Biology got to be just good enough to make it to tomorrow. Photosynthesis is one of the oldest mechanisms around right? Quick google and at the moment that turns sunlight to energy tops out at 6%, now look at solar panels https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/PVeff%28rev190103%29.pdf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/PVeff%28...
Now, commenting on biology and electronics are topics vastly outside of my ability. I'm just trying to make the point that we can't be the best it can get, surely? We long left the time where industrial progress meaning "pick one things and do it well"
- SilasX 8y agoIn fairness, plants satisfy different design criteria: they're also edible and self-replicate.
- MaBu 8y agoEven Photosynthesis can be improved: https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/genetically-engineered-tobacco-does-more-efficient-photosynthesis-65286 https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/genetically-engin... by 40% apparently.