K0NFL1QT Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Uplifts are, in essence, 'smart animals' raised to sentience by advancements in genetics, nanotech and artifical intellgence. A full breakdown of what an uplift is can be found here; https://eclipse-phase.wikispaces.com/Uplifts?responseToken=017185c1f042dec027f336b614504efb3 These are creatures lifted from the Creative Commons setting of Eclipse Phase, which I highly recommend you nerds reading into if you like getting nerdy with futuristic spessmen lore. It's a Sci-Fi RPG, and the sourcebooks can be found here for free if anyone fancies reading a little more; https://robboyle.wordpress.com/eclipse-phase-pdfs/
Erik Tiber Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 I fully support this. It should certainly be interesting! And since it would be plausible for people to use their genetic tech to enhance the intelligence of certain species of animals, I see no downsides to this. Simply use genetics to improve their brains, give them language and self awareness. We already have MMI's, AI's, non-destructive uploads (What do you think cloning is?), and the ability to 3d print a self-aware brain in the cloning vat.
Rusty Shackleford Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 I read a book one time (okay, I read the first quarter of a book) called The Cusanus Game, and it mentioned genetically and cybernetically enhanced killer dogs that were developed for military purposes that had a limited ability to think, and voice their thoughts through speech modulator implants. Interesting concept, I think. I didn't read the rest of the book because time travel back to the dark ages without bringing battalions of modern military forces with you to conquer the world bores me.
Kiwidaninja Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Would this mean Security could get sentient attack dogs?
BadLemonsXI Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Would this mean Security could get sentient attack dogs? So you could order one from cargo and any available ghost who applied can take over it. How's that sound?
Jamini Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Would this mean Security could get sentient attack dogs? Isn't that what a security borg is. Essentially? How is this different from putting a posibrains in a borg?
Rusty Shackleford Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Borgs aren't as cuddly. And they are unable to rip out jugular veins with razor sharp synthetic teeth.
mrimatool Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Just a quick suggestion you could give dogs the ability to only recognise certain words and the ability to have the smellovision that Xenomorphs have, how's that sound?
Jamini Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Borgs aren't as cuddly. And they are unable to rip out jugular veins with razor sharp synthetic teeth. I find androids plenty cuddly. Also, they can smash you into the ground with heavy harmbatons to the forehead. Same difference?
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