Phone Plus Sensory Deprivation Equals... 337
Solo-Malee writes "The BBC has an article about a new phone technology that isolates the user from all other sensory input. This in theory means the user is not distracted by other things occurring in their immediate surroundings. If these catch on, it looks like getting a Jacuzzi for the office could be easier than you might expect."
I'm sorry, who is this for? (Score:3, Insightful)
Unless they're filling the office pool with water, this sounds like something that missed its (.com) era.
Dumbest Thing I've seen. - Ever. (Score:3, Insightful)
I'm sorry..but this is so retarded I don't know where to begin.
Why? Ugh..god...
I want what they're smoking...
Sense free, but not other-thoughts free (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:No sensation and no... (Score:2, Insightful)
I wish the rest of the inusry woult take a clue (Score:2, Insightful)
I'm sick of seeing all sorts of pointless features added to phones. The manufacturers know no bounds. This device isn't particularly useful, being as you need a swimming pool, but if it were made smaller, this could be something really useful when making important phone calls (when not driving, of course). I wish all the cell phone manufacturers would focus on making useful advancements such as this and better call clarity.
The unmobile-mobile phone (Score:1, Insightful)
Oh, and this contraption looks like something from that show Get Smart.. you remember "The Cone of Silence"?
Re:No sensation and no... (Score:2, Insightful)
No one is saying to pull over but for God's sake at least buy a $10 headset or speaker phone attachment for it.
All the meanwhile (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Driving with a phone would be illegal then... (Score:0, Insightful)
b) Driving with a cell phone is already illegal in many states.
c) Must people don't drive in a pool.
d) You're a moron.
e) The reply to this post will be - "Get a sense of humor."
f) The reply to that post will be - "Get a job you stinking pile of shit."
a bit of my sensory deprivation experience (Score:2, Insightful)
When I tried a sensory deprivation tank (no phone, just epsom salts thanks), it was a big egg-shaped tank without any lights. Afterwards my date and I got totally engrossed in cutlery at the restaurant. We were swimming in over-perception. The effect waned over a few days.
Guess with this one you could get your computer to phone you and play "Echoes" by Pink Floyd, or just shut the phone off.
Anyone know any good sensory deprivation music? Polly would need a hi-fi phone though...
BTW I'm experimenting with browsing at -4 funny, o/w my comment would have been something like "Looks like the woman's phone has 5 spheres not 3. Oh wait
Re:No sensation and no... (Score:5, Insightful)
Oh sure, no one ever does. "I can drive faster than the speed limit because I'm a better driver and that means I'm not dangerous!" or "I can steer with my knees because I'm in control and I'm not dangerous!"
I absolutely need to use my phone while driving
Oh really? Tell us Mr. President, how do you find time to relax with your oh so busy schedule? It must be hell, poor you!
Besides, I'm only on the phone for less than 5 minutes.
Oh, five minutes, is that all? Lets see, five minutes at 50Mph...that 4 Miles you covered without paying proper attention to what you're doing. Thats O.K though, because you're not dangerous, right?
To sum up the article in one sentance. (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:The phone is your leash (Score:5, Insightful)
I can't stand you people... at least once a month, I get a call from someone that says, "Hi, I have your number in my caller id."
And I reply, "Ok, who are you?"
"I am such and such, you called my house."
"6 people live in my household. I don't know who called you. Were you expecting a call from us?"
And then they get all annoyed because they realize that they have no idea why they called. Meanwhile, you interrupted my chicken salad sandwich.
Re:The phone is your leash (Score:3, Insightful)
Likewise, no phone conversation is worth getting into a pool and isolation helmet for. Blowjob, maybe. Phone call... no fucking way.
Re:The phone is your leash (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:The phone is your leash (Score:2, Insightful)
The problem with most people is they feel they are not needed. They feel they have no value and no power over other people. So each time the phone ring, they hope it's someone who will say "I'd like to see you" or "I need your help" (as long as the person calling has value and power, of course). And they don't want that person to call someone else because they didn't answer the phone! Oh, no!
Re:The phone is your leash (Score:2, Insightful)
The phone, on the other hand, is a mutex lock on you...a very rude medium for low-importance/low-urgency communications.
I find it funny (Score:3, Insightful)
I can't find a job but... (Score:2, Insightful)
prior art (Score:3, Insightful)
You mean like... a PHONE BOOTH?
Re:The phone is your leash (Score:2, Insightful)