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About Me

Location:
United States, Harvest, AL
Current organization:
Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society
Current role:
Member - Award Winner
Gender:
Male
Areas of expertise:
Optical engineering, Electrcal Engineering, Computer Engineering
Associations:
Gates Millennium Scholars, IEEE
Languages:
Spanish, English
Universities:
UAH - Univ of Alabama in Huntsville
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  • A reply on Conversation: What Should be the Next Step in Natural-User-Interface(NUI) Design?

    May 31 2012: Yes! I'm actually thinking emotion sensing may be a direction for NUI research--although I must honestly add that the thought of this is slightly "on the line" for me. However, I dont think that it will be possible without quantum computing. When we actually establish a quantum computer NUI research will be boundless!

    And you do bring up a great point, we need to move past the point of dealing with a "machine". Hopefully the future brings forth ample solutions to "naturalize" our input.

    And conformity to graphical user interfaces may also be a problem...some people just simply do not want to move on. This is why I believe that a 3-D spatial pixel-based gestural interface (or what is commonly reffered to as holography) is a crucial step toward the future of NUI no matter what it may be. This would provide the best of both interfaces: a more "natural" and hands on engagement with computers that would allow users to interact with data in ways that seem "futuristic", and the ability to apply conventional methods of computing. Simply put, I believe "holography" would allow users to be "eased" into the future that NUI holds.
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    A comment on Talk: Keith Barry: Brain magic

    May 27 2012: If only we were taught how to think like this in school

  • A comment on Conversation: Human genetic engineering: Is there any reason why we shouldn't aim to improve ourselves genetically?

    May 27 2012: Actually, you can think of it on the same terms as morality... it's very relative and there is no right opinion--arguably...

  • A comment on Conversation: Human genetic engineering: Is there any reason why we shouldn't aim to improve ourselves genetically?

    May 27 2012: I personally don't think there is anything wrong with it. It's just like all fields of science and engineering--if it's taken too far, it becomes a bit of a problem. Mainly, I think the issue is really fear. When you really think about it, most people fear loss of control and a calamity brought forth by "conspiracy theories" when it comes to GE. Much good can come of GE if the right people are chosen to research. . . the question is, how do you pick the "right person" for the job? Morality really slams this question and that's a whole other debate--we'd be getting into religion, education, politics, you name it!
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    A comment on Conversation: Children's schools should have an "Imagination" period

    May 26 2012: You can have teachers ask students to think of 5 things they know are impossible and then think of a way to make each possible. Do this every day, It's an awesome thought exercise
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    A reply on Conversation: What Should be the Next Step in Natural-User-Interface(NUI) Design?

    May 26 2012: So a psychological read? That could actually be really cool. You could have a "custom" experience for each user based on on their "profile". It would also take care of the user's preference in modern/contemporary design opinion with interfaces...
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    A comment on Conversation: How did you pick your college major?

    May 24 2012: Pick something that you are passionate about and you will succeed. You shouldn't chase after financial happiness because if you do, you will never be content with yourself. Find something you love to do and do it well. And always remember, You don't need to be good at everything, you just need to find at least one thing you are good at and try to do your best in that.

  • A comment on Conversation: What's your excuse for not pursuing your passion?

    Mar 13 2012: As for me, I just make the excuse that someone smarter than me already has the upperhand--or that I'm just not the right person for the job. But in the end, I'll never know unless I try. . .

  • A comment on Conversation: Clay Shirky uses 'Sharing' as a euphemism for Internet Piracy.

    Jan 20 2012: If you are so concerned about having your "protected" intellectual ideologies "pirated" by others, why post them on-line? Clearly the logical course of action would be not to do so. This act does oversteps its bounds on drawing a line against on-line piracy. Downloading music online in ordder to avoid paying for the Cd iitself is piracy, attempting to improve upon the ideals of others is not.

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