Topic: The Future has arrived (Read 16005 times)

Bluesummers · « **Reply #50 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 17:50 »

Quote from: Redball on 12 Dec 2012, 17:40

Apparently one of the early models, in the 60s or 70s, -- the Dalkon Shield? -- had a "string"/whatever that wicked fluid into the uterus and led to severe infections.

Did they really call it that? That sounds like some sort of Romulan defense system.
"Fire photon torpedos! We can break through their dalkon sheilds!"

Redball · « **Reply #51 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 18:38 »

Very good! It followed the Lippes Loop. What can you make of that?

Bluesummers · « **Reply #52 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 20:21 »

Hmm...the Lippes Loop was a banned Starshow maneuver, almost as dangerous as the Kolvoord Starburst, but with more cramping.

What's next? Take your best shot.

TRVA123 · « **Reply #53 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 22:53 »

A couple of my friends have gotten the Depo, they said that the hormones had caused them to gain weight.

However, the weight gain might have been simple correlation, not causation.

When I got my IUD my gynecologist said that there might be some slight cramping the day of, and recommended that I take some painkillers before hand. There was horrible cramping, I was doubled over, completely unable to handle it.
So if you decide to get an IUD bring someone else with you to the appointment to drive you home. and take ibuprofen or something beforehand.

nekowafer · « **Reply #54 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 05:52 »

Yeah turns out anything that involves poking the entrance to the cervix is pretty fucking painful.

Redball · « **Reply #55 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 06:14 »

Quote from: TRVA123 on 12 Dec 2012, 22:53

So if you decide to get an IUD bring someone else with you to the appointment to drive you home. and take ibuprofen or something beforehand.

I'd check with the doc before taking ibuprofen before a procedure. It's also a blood thinner, isn't it?

VonKleist · « **Reply #56 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 06:23 »

Quote from: Redball on 13 Dec 2012, 06:14

Quote from: TRVA123 on 12 Dec 2012, 22:53
So if you decide to get an IUD bring someone else with you to the appointment to drive you home. and take ibuprofen or something beforehand.
I'd check with the doc before taking ibuprofen before a procedure. It's also a blood thinner, isn't it?

Definitely check with your doc!
I took some aspirin before I got my wisdom-teeth out and after the procedure I spent half an hour over the sink before shit stopped bleeding.

nekowafer · « **Reply #57 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 06:26 »

Ibuprofen is the recommended medication actually - at least with my doctor. I was told to take it before getting biopsies taken and before freezing off my precancerous cells. I'm guessing that the minor anti-coagulating properties are acceptable considering how much it helps with the pain.

Edit: having an IUD placed is not going to cause nearly as much bleeding as wisdom teeth removal.

Carl-E · « **Reply #58 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 06:48 »

And ibuprofin isn't nearly as good a blood thinner as aspirin.

Redball · « **Reply #59 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 07:00 »

Just remembering a dentist years ago asking if I'd been taking aspirin or ibuprofen. Ibuprofen, I told him. He didn't tell me not to in the future, so I guess it wasn't significant.

VonKleist · « **Reply #60 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 07:01 »

Ohh.. well, then you´re probably safe!

Just sayin', because that one really sucked for me

nekowafer · « **Reply #61 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 07:58 »

I bet it did! I can remember procedures done while I was on serious blood thinners... ugh.

VonKleist · « **Reply #62 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 08:00 »

Not to mention looking like a human hamster for a week.. I had my first girlfriend at the time

Papersatan · « **Reply #63 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 08:38 »

Yeah, I was told to take Ibuprofen before my appointment.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #64 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 19:40 »

Ibuprofen/naproxen/meloxicam/ETC aren't exactly blood thinners in the way that aspirin is...but some people are sensitive to them nonetheless. Technically, regular aspirin dosing shouldn't make you bleed like that, but again, some people are more sensitive. Just make sure you're not taking warfarin or heparin before going under the knife. You might not wake up.

nekowafer · « **Reply #65 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 05:09 »

Yeah any decent medical professional would avoid a procedure on someone who is on blood thinners. It's ridiculous how much it affects you. At the risk of giving you guys TMI... I still had periods when I was on blood thinners. It was like I was slaughtering a cow in my crotch every day.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #66 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 06:00 »

At least no one can accuse you of being reticent and that's important too.

Patrick · « **Reply #67 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 01:24 »

Quote from: Papersatan on 12 Dec 2012, 17:30

It is not string exactly, some sort of plastic? It takes time to soften up so I was warned it might be uncomfortable for male partners for the first few weeks.

This potentially explains a lot about the discomfort I felt while having sex with my last girlfriend.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #68 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 01:49 »

I'm sure you resurrected this thread just to brag about you having sex.

Patrick · « **Reply #69 on:** 05 Jan 2013, 17:06 »

Probably, I was delirious last night from being sick. Still, it felt like I was getting stabbed with a safety pin if I *ahem* poked her at a certain angle.

Made for a great excuse to figure out fun new positions, and she was a yoga addict, so I didn't trip too hard.

Papersatan · « **Reply #70 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 13:01 »

watching heartbeats with new augmented motion technology for video. (I've linked the tumblr post because I have been led to belive you can watch the video embedded even if you have reached your NYT pay-wall limit)

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #71 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 14:03 »

I want me some google glasses. Some of their test or "theory" footage makes it look like an amazing concept, the POV camera is really cool too. Now tell me they can polarize on command and are ANSI rated for shatter resistance and they'll basically be perfect <3

On the birth control front, I'm still waiting for the innovation that really matters. Male birth control.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #72 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 14:12 »

Quote from: GarandMarine on 28 Mar 2013, 14:03

<snip> Male birth control.

Seriously though, the glasses look cool but there are some privacy/security things to deal with as well. For example, I remember reading that when the glasses are recording video, an LED lights up - how hard would that be to disable?

Bluesummers · « **Reply #73 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 14:56 »

Quote from: Pilchard123 on 28 Mar 2013, 14:12

I remember reading that when the glasses are recording video, an LED lights up - how hard would that be to disable?

Either remove the LED (or short it to bypass), or put a piece of electrical tape over the LED. Problem solved.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #74 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 15:04 »

My point exactly.

Loki · « **Reply #75 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 15:12 »

Yeah, that would work. OR. You do it the hardcore mode.

1) Wait until everyone views world through Google glasses.
2) Hack all Google glasses around you to make them filter out the blinking LED from the view of their wearer.

Papersatan · « **Reply #76 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 15:52 »

Quote from: GarandMarine on 28 Mar 2013, 14:03

On the birth control front, I'm still waiting for the innovation that really matters. Male birth control.

Not sure I agree with the wording on that, but inexpensive reversible birth control for men is an important next step and there are efforts to develop such. Stephen, do you have that link for the injection still?

Also, can you guys imagine a Google glasses type product with this video enhancement running on it?

Also, also, I wonder if they can detect the pulse in people with daker skin; their examples were both pretty pale.

Also, also, also, I wonder if our ability to subconsciously pick up on the changes in skin color as the heart beats are a part of the cause of the uncanny valley problem in CGI?

ackblom12 · « **Reply #77 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:10 »

Here is an article on it. It's NSFW due to an embedded video.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #78 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:37 »

First off, what is it you females are saying about dilation of and implanting something in your downstairs? o_O The wiki article LTK linked to in the third post of the thread clearly states that it is put into your arm. What am I missing?

When it comes to Google Glass, I know evening there is to know about it that can be know without a hands on and a NDA from Google. If you have any questions, ask me. If you think it's some sort of evil conspiracy or that is going to cause the downfall of society, please keep your opinions to yourself, because I will chew you up and spit you out.

these things are awesome.

(Note: I am a huge transhumanist and am saving up for prescription Google glasses and Neodymium implants. I aspire to be a cyborg.)

I also am fascinated by prosthetics and mechanical human augmentation.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #79 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:38 »

Your talking about the implant. They're talking about an IUD.

Papersatan · « **Reply #80 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:42 »

Intrauterine Device

mtmerrick · « **Reply #81 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:43 »

Ah, ok.

*Reads wiki article*

That seems rather unpleasant. Why would you take that over the implant?

~~Valdís~~ · « **Reply #82 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:54 »

Quote from: mtmerrick on 28 Mar 2013, 16:43

Why would you take that over the implant?

Dunno, but in this regard I'm part of the 1%.

#IUDSurvivor #UnwantedChild

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #83 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 17:15 »

Transhumanism's cool with me, I figure I'm already augmented, I have some metal in me and I worse glasses/contacts until having the surfaces of my eyes resurfaced via PRK a couple weeks back, now give me my neck mounted direct plug ins!

Papersatan · « **Reply #84 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 17:32 »

There are two kinds of IUD, the copper kind can last 12 years and has no hormones, which is important for some people.

The plastic kind lasts 5 years, but has hormones.

I have the plastic kind, so I will speak about what I see as it's benefits over an implant.

1. It lasts longer. I am poor and uninsured. I was able to get my IUD inserted for free, and now don't have to worry about it for 5 years. The implant only last 3, and if I had had one inserted instead of an IUD I would need it replaced before I am likely to have regular healthcare.

2. It costs less per year. I didn't pay for mine, but I likely will when I have it replaced. The implant and IUD are similarly priced, but since my IUD lasts longer, it is a better investment.

3. Other than the pain of insertion/removal side effects and risks are similar. I can't imagine implant insertion feels great, but I concede it is probably better than IUD insertion. For an extra 2 years of coverage, it was worth it. Other side effects/risks are mostly hormone related and they are similar between the two. the implant gives a larger initial burst of hormone and has more users that report emotional side effects, but for most of the time hormone levels are similar.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #85 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 17:36 »

@ Marine: I have HORRID eyesight but i'm terrified of getting the surgery to fix it. So i gotta ask - how was your experience with it?

@ Satan: interesting, thanks. *adds to my "trying to understand wonen" file*

Papersatan · « **Reply #86 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 17:53 »

Not sure how my personal cost/benefit analysis of birth control options generalizes to become insight into understanding all women...

mtmerrick · « **Reply #87 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 17:56 »

oh, it doesn't.

its just a tidbit i'm mentally filing away because it seems like it it might potentially be helpful sometime down the road

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #88 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 18:40 »

Quote from: mtmerrick on 28 Mar 2013, 17:36

@ Marine: I have HORRID eyesight but i'm terrified of getting the surgery to fix it. So i gotta ask - how was your experience with it?

Great! They drugged me up, drew a marker point on my left eye to show where my astigmatism (which I didn't know I had) was and the course it followed (they corrected that while they were there) and then I got to look into the light for a little bit. In and out in like two hours, no IV, no serious pain (and I got the more painful procedure compared to lasik)

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #89 on:** 29 Mar 2013, 05:33 »

Aw, nobody saw my dreadful pun...

Carl-E · « **Reply #90 on:** 29 Mar 2013, 12:28 »

<snip> male birth control?

Yeah, we saw it.

Just decided not to encourage you, is all.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #91 on:** 03 Apr 2013, 19:23 »

Back to the subject of the FUTURE IS HERE :

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57577651-1/finally-a-giant-hexapod-tank-you-can-drive/

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #92 on:** 03 Apr 2013, 19:29 »

I'll take eight depending on the armor payload and weapons that can be loaded to them. I want to deploy them in two unit teams with a mix of anti infantry, area denial and anti armor weapons.

Carl-E · « **Reply #93 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 00:17 »

You have plans, or is this just precautionary?

mtmerrick · « **Reply #94 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 00:18 »

Of course he has plans. We all have plans.

Even if we don't know it yet.

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #95 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 01:51 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 04 Apr 2013, 00:17

You have plans, or is this just precautionary?

I just want to test them out for potential use in world domination that's all.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #96 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 22:03 »

There is now a species on this earth called chuthullu.

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-04/ia-ia-cthulhu-fhtagn-apparently-gut-termite

mtmerrick · « **Reply #97 on:** 16 Apr 2013, 21:45 »

We all know the occulous rift is awesome.

But this is just amazing.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57579846-1/90-year-old-grandma-rocks-an-oculus-rift-vr-headset/

LTK · « **Reply #98 on:** 01 May 2013, 14:39 »

Ars Technica takes a look at touchscreen devices of the FUTURE.

My inner Luddite is already guffawing at the prospect.

jwhouk · « **Reply #99 on:** 01 May 2013, 15:19 »

I woke up this afternoon with the realization that somewhere, probably in the San Francisco bay area, someone has come up with a device, piece of tech or other software or program that I have no idea now why I'd want to use it - and, in 10-20 years, will wonder how in the world we got along without it.

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