Invincible

Truthfully, the internet is a medium, a communication infrastructure between computers that, using various protocols, allows us to experience recreation, search engines, message exchange, etc. To "beat the internet" would be to invent something that communicates better, and offers more applications (as well as better experiences on existing ones!) than the current internet offers. I'm not saying it's impossible. Future technology that relies on newer methods to transfer data with a wider variety of options would obviously allow such things. But look at it this way, wouldn't that simply be another generation of "the internet"?

First of all, let me say I don't believe in good and evil. I believe in people, and people are what they are. Good and evil are subjective, selective constructs to me. Technology is never evil, nor good, it only becomes such in the hands of people. Now that this is out of the way, i think transhumanism is inevitable in our evolution. You can't see its obvious manifestation or the impact, but i think the future historians would all agree it had to happen. To me life is basically the exchange of chemistry and electricity in the brain, this doesn't mean it's cheap to me, but organic matter decays and fails. I, as an individual, as a personality, as an entity would definitely prefer to outlive my organic body if it means preventing the death and destruction of my entity. This doesn't necessarily mean i would accept any vessel or artificial brain given the chance, I would prefer to remain physically mobile and independent. AI, true AI, is coming along, and I don't think it'll be as apocalyptic as some people believe it to be. I think that if AI is created in a controlled environment and with hardware limitations, it'll be safe for interactions with humans. At the very least, it'll also be an inevitable outcome.

I do, sunglasses help block the light reflecting off the road that goes in my eyes. This improves my ability to drive safely, so why not.

Glad I don't live in the states. I hate clowns.

Ugh, light sleeper. It never takes much to wake me up. For instance, if one of my cats happens to casually move up next to me on the bed, it would wake me up. Noises? Some of them, unless they are something I'm used to... I've gotten used to the sound of a passing car coming from the street, so it doesn't bother me nowadays.

I wish. Between work and finishing my bachelor's, I don't too much time to kick back and relax.

I'd say 'always', but that's a paradox. ...too often. Lying is one of the best verbal or mental tools people have. Not using it can be... disadvantageous, i guess would be the word. Sometimes i feel ashamed of what i lie about, but that's just who i am. Honesty was never my strong suit.

Yeah, I'll admit of having a crippling fear of death myself. But mostly because life seems too short. There's so much to do, and never enough time to do it. This has made me somewhat cynical and bitter at times, and I sometimes approach the topic with a morbid sense of humour. I imagine some people feel the same way. In the end, what meaning is there to your life but what it means to you?

I guess i like to hear people acknowledge my creativity or smarts the most. I value knowing above all else, so i do like it when people point out my skills in academics or other crafts. I guess that makes me as vain as they come, but whatever, lol.

Vertical here. The freezer goes on top, and i keep the rest of the goods in the fridge itself, in the bottom compartment.

Michael. My family gave me a Russian name when i was born, one i had to give up when we left the country. We each changed our names to something sounding more local. Mine is Michael.

I'd pick sausages. Easy to whip up. Some can be prepared using a microwave, so this makes 'em good chow in my book.

I do this all the time. Washing your clothes after one use (unless you've sullied or got them smeared or something) is a waste of time and resources (using the washing machine is great, but it uses up electricity and water and powder, so it doesn't make sense using it over and over) in my opinion.

1.90 meters here, that makes me 6'3 (according to online converters, anyway).

Life expectancy is more valuable to me, not the quality of body i possess. With years of knowledge and experience, i could learn so much more, enjoy life so much more. Besides, maybe ill use mechanical body parts in the future, which would provide much more use than my body, even in its prime.

Yeah. My teeth grew at horribly odd angles. Luckily, the braces fixed most of the problem. I don't have a perfect smile, but it's much better nowadays.

Call me old fashioned, but I'll just read a book or occupy myself otherwise. I wouldn't like having no internet for too long, but I'll deal with it. This addiction to technology is unsettling, to say the least.

I used to get sick fairly often, about once every three months or so, but for some reason it seems my immunity started working overtime this last year and i haven't had anything at all since December.

So im just wondering, does anyone read alot of books not in their native language? I find language a beautiful concept, especially written language. My native language is Hebrew, though i find myself often reading in English for two main reasons: 1) I find it more challenging, i learn new words, idioms or expressions every time. 2) I feel as if the author's meaning is lost if an article or a book isn't read in it's original language. Anyone feels the same?

Hebrew, Russian and English. Though admittedly, my Russian is rusty from disuse. I'm like a dog when around Russian speakers; can understand them well, but can't quite coherently express myself lol.

It's a mixed bag. I prefer those that put enough pressure on you to study, and are there to get their job done with frightening efficiency, but at the same time would help students who actually care about the material and are trying to master it. There is a fine line where being tough with your students is just being an ass, as much as there is a fine line between leniency and ineptitude. To me, a good professor should always challenge his students and drive them to tackle problems or ask questions - i know myself enough to know I'm a slacker, if i wasn't pushed towards success by other people I honestly wouldn't make it.

I love cheese! Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Edam, Pecorino, Gorgonzola... you name it. I'll eat just about any kind, smelly strong-flavored cheese especially.

I believe mine is decent.

26. I think I'm starting to feel my age creeping up on me... but I'm not quite there yet.

The ability to absorb knowledge from other people. Complex ideas, theories, concepts, secrets that can topple governments and entire skillsets would be mine alone to hold, and perhaps share. I love learning, and knowing, and i can think of nothing i would enjoy more.