It is hard to REALLY know what technology, etc. is available but not being used today…..
Twenty-eight years ago I was employed by a large computer firm, we had the ability to run computer programs on large mainframes which required much floor space and had air-conditioning issues. However these same computer programs could also be run on what we have today, desktop computers or laptops. I was perplexed by the fact that it was possible and NO ONE used the hardware and software available at that time. When I left the company I made them very aware that large mainframe computers were useful for large companies who ran database programs all day long, but other computer programs which did not require large volumes of input data could be run on desktop computers (i.e. windows, etc)….
I do not know how long this technology was available, BUT I know we have not been using it long!!!!
For instance, there is software available which allows restaurants and retail stores the ability to sell their merchandise with little or no human contact. Today we use the internet to place these orders, where merchants take orders online or through consoles they establish at their merchandise pickup sites.
This method has been used in various ways over the years at grocery and appliance stores….
Warehouses existed, however; customers did not roam all over the store, information was available about the merchandise; you placed your order and knew immediately if what you ordered was available; your order was delivered or picked up and your merchandise was not damaged. Overall, there was less overhead cost for the merchant, and the customer experience was positive, with the customer receiving the quality of product and service they wanted.
Why are we not as efficient as we were years ago?
Why isn’t quality and security as important as it was years ago?
Why aren’t we using the technology available to us?
If I remember correctly, Armstrong’s most vehement disagreement with the president came before the announcement of the asteroid / Mars initiative. Perhaps the moon has some merit, but so do other space goals.
I would think, however, that some conservatives might be happy with scaling down the space program since that reduces the budget.
Dtroutma about 14 years ago
Just looking to “privatize”. The “conservatives” should be drooling.
SherriannPederson about 14 years ago
It is hard to REALLY know what technology, etc. is available but not being used today…..
Twenty-eight years ago I was employed by a large computer firm, we had the ability to run computer programs on large mainframes which required much floor space and had air-conditioning issues. However these same computer programs could also be run on what we have today, desktop computers or laptops. I was perplexed by the fact that it was possible and NO ONE used the hardware and software available at that time. When I left the company I made them very aware that large mainframe computers were useful for large companies who ran database programs all day long, but other computer programs which did not require large volumes of input data could be run on desktop computers (i.e. windows, etc)….
I do not know how long this technology was available, BUT I know we have not been using it long!!!!
For instance, there is software available which allows restaurants and retail stores the ability to sell their merchandise with little or no human contact. Today we use the internet to place these orders, where merchants take orders online or through consoles they establish at their merchandise pickup sites.
This method has been used in various ways over the years at grocery and appliance stores….
Warehouses existed, however; customers did not roam all over the store, information was available about the merchandise; you placed your order and knew immediately if what you ordered was available; your order was delivered or picked up and your merchandise was not damaged. Overall, there was less overhead cost for the merchant, and the customer experience was positive, with the customer receiving the quality of product and service they wanted. Why are we not as efficient as we were years ago? Why isn’t quality and security as important as it was years ago? Why aren’t we using the technology available to us?
comYics about 14 years ago
Maybe china will build a moonbase!!! :D
Charles Brobst Premium Member about 14 years ago
I’m with the real astronauts like Buzz Aldrin. Asteroids or bust!
cdward about 14 years ago
If I remember correctly, Armstrong’s most vehement disagreement with the president came before the announcement of the asteroid / Mars initiative. Perhaps the moon has some merit, but so do other space goals.
I would think, however, that some conservatives might be happy with scaling down the space program since that reduces the budget.