SettingsHypothetical technology
Alcubierre drive
The Alcubierre drive is a speculative idea based on a valid solution of the Einstein field equations as proposed by Miguel Alcubierre by which a spacecraft might be accelerated to speeds greate...
The Alcubierre drive is a speculative idea based on a valid solution of the Einstein field equations as proposed by Miguel Alcubierre by which a spacecraft might be accelerated to speeds greate...
Brain in a vat
In philosophy, the brain in a vat is an element used in a variety of thought experiments intended to draw out certain features of our ideas of knowledge, reality, truth, mind, and meaning.
In philosophy, the brain in a vat is an element used in a variety of thought experiments intended to draw out certain features of our ideas of knowledge, reality, truth, mind, and meaning.
Bussard ramjet
The Bussard ramjet is a theoretical method of spacecraft propulsion proposed in 1960 by the physicist Robert W. Bussard, popularized by Poul Andersons novel Tau Zero, Larry Niven in his Kno...
The Bussard ramjet is a theoretical method of spacecraft propulsion proposed in 1960 by the physicist Robert W. Bussard, popularized by Poul Andersons novel Tau Zero, Larry Niven in his Kno...
Cloaking device
A cloaking device is a theoretical or fictional stealth technology that can cause objects, such as spaceships or individuals, to be partially or wholly invisible to parts of the electromagnetic ...
A cloaking device is a theoretical or fictional stealth technology that can cause objects, such as spaceships or individuals, to be partially or wholly invisible to parts of the electromagnetic ...
Exoskeletal engine
The exoskeletal engine concept represents a paradigm shift in turbomachinery design.
The exoskeletal engine concept represents a paradigm shift in turbomachinery design.
Inferential programming
Inferential programming refers to (still mostly hypothetical) techniques and technologies enabling the inverse.
Inferential programming refers to (still mostly hypothetical) techniques and technologies enabling the inverse.
Launch loop
A launch loop or Lofstrom loop is a published design for an active structure maglev cable transport system intended for orbital launch that would be around 2,000 km (1,240 mi) lo...
A launch loop or Lofstrom loop is a published design for an active structure maglev cable transport system intended for orbital launch that would be around 2,000 km (1,240 mi) lo...
Matrioshka brain
A matrioshka brain is a hypothetical megastructure proposed by Robert Bradbury, based on the Dyson sphere, of immense computational capacity.
A matrioshka brain is a hypothetical megastructure proposed by Robert Bradbury, based on the Dyson sphere, of immense computational capacity.
Mind uploading
Whole brain emulation or mind uploading is the hypothetical process of transferring or copying a conscious mind from a brain to a non-biological substrate by scanning and mapping a biologi...
Whole brain emulation or mind uploading is the hypothetical process of transferring or copying a conscious mind from a brain to a non-biological substrate by scanning and mapping a biologi...
Nike ONE
The Nike ONE is a hypothetical high performance vehicle/concept car that was developed by Nike and Polyphony Digital.
The Nike ONE is a hypothetical high performance vehicle/concept car that was developed by Nike and Polyphony Digital.
Phased-array optics
Phased array optics (PAO) is the technology of controlling the phase of light waves transmitting or reflecting from a two-dimensional surface by means of adjustable surface elements.
Phased array optics (PAO) is the technology of controlling the phase of light waves transmitting or reflecting from a two-dimensional surface by means of adjustable surface elements.
Rocket sled launch
A rocket sled launch would use a rail or maglev track and rocket or jet boosters to accelerate a sled holding a rocket up an eastward facing mountain slope.
A rocket sled launch would use a rail or maglev track and rocket or jet boosters to accelerate a sled holding a rocket up an eastward facing mountain slope.
Scram cannon
The scram cannon is a hypothetical kinetic energy weapon based on ram accelerator technology.
The scram cannon is a hypothetical kinetic energy weapon based on ram accelerator technology.
Space elevator
A space elevator is a proposed type of anchored space tether designed to permit vehicle transport from a planetary surface, such as the Earth's, directly into space or orbit, without the use of ...
A space elevator is a proposed type of anchored space tether designed to permit vehicle transport from a planetary surface, such as the Earth's, directly into space or orbit, without the use of ...
SpaceShaft
A SpaceShaft is a proposed atmospherically levitating structure that would serve as an elevator system to near-space altitudes.
A SpaceShaft is a proposed atmospherically levitating structure that would serve as an elevator system to near-space altitudes.
Spark Suit
The Spark Suit is a research project being run by the Nike Sports Research Lab.
The Spark Suit is a research project being run by the Nike Sports Research Lab.
Stellar engine
Stellar engines are a class of hypothetical megastructures which use a star's radiation to create usable energy.
Stellar engines are a class of hypothetical megastructures which use a star's radiation to create usable energy.
Tectonic weapon
A tectonic weapon is a hypothetical device or system by which a nation could create earthquakes, volcanoes, or similar events in specified locations by interference with the earth's geological p...
A tectonic weapon is a hypothetical device or system by which a nation could create earthquakes, volcanoes, or similar events in specified locations by interference with the earth's geological p...
Vacuum airship
A vacuum airship, also known as a vacuum balloon, is a hypothetical airship that is evacuated rather than filled with a lighter than air gas such as hydrogen or helium.
A vacuum airship, also known as a vacuum balloon, is a hypothetical airship that is evacuated rather than filled with a lighter than air gas such as hydrogen or helium.
Virtual retinal display
A virtual retinal display, also known as a retinal scan display or retinal projector, not to be confused with a "Retina Display", is a display technology that draws a raster display ...
A virtual retinal display, also known as a retinal scan display or retinal projector, not to be confused with a "Retina Display", is a display technology that draws a raster display ...
Whole brain emulation
Mind uploading or whole brain emulation (sometimes called mind transfer) is the hypothetical process of scanning and mapping a biological brain in detail and copying its state into a...
Mind uploading or whole brain emulation (sometimes called mind transfer) is the hypothetical process of scanning and mapping a biological brain in detail and copying its state into a...