You know you spend too much time with computers when...

[oracle128]

When you have nightmares about getting infected with spyware. I swear to God, this exact thing happened to me last night. What the hell?

[Nick Grana]

Me thinks you need a good walkabout in the outback for a while.
Leave the laptop at home.:laugh:

[Mr Bean]

Lay off the cheese before you go up to gwely

[oracle128]

Thanks for the support, guys ;)

[Snurfen]

Must be something in the air. Thursday night, dreamt I had to look at an Exchange server cos it was clogged up with error messages saying the office cleaning lady had B.O.
I need another holiday.

[Pi rules]

When you have nightmares about getting infected with spyware. I swear to God, this exact thing happened to me last night. What the h*ll?
I must admit I never remember having a dream about my computer. I spend enough time on it, but a large percentage of the time is homework, the rest is on tech support forums or looking up how to fix my computer once something else decides to go wrong. I go from one problem to the next, once I fix one, sometimes within a weak something else goes wrong.:dizzy:

I don't think I'll ever have a nightmare about getting spyware. I'm undergoing training to better prepare fight malware, so I can handle most infections on my computer that someone else may get on it. If not, I know where to come ;).

Actually, I think I did have a dream about my computer once. It was after I sent in the second blown power supply back to newegg (after that one, I figured out one of the case fans didn't have any resistance and kept using more and more power until each power supply blew). My dream (not a nightmare) was that it finally worked, which it eventually did.

[Tom]

I feel that at a more basal level complex thoughts are represented symbolically. During sleep, when the conscious mind is slowed, the ongoing work of the brain becomes more evident to the conscious mind. The parts we recall are seen in what we call dreaming. Visual hallucinations after periods of sleep deprivation demonstrate this. Although Jung's hypothesis of Archetypes might work as an overlay for dream interpretation, it is what the dream symbols represent in the context of individual life experiences that prove the most valuable in understanding one's dreams. I do believe that nightmares occur when unresolved fears, being processed by the subconscious mind, symbolically, come present to conscious awareness. This too can be seen in recurring nightmares, where the symbolism only changes slightly from dream to dream, but varies greatly from individual to individual. If the individual approaches the concept of nightmares as an opportunity to gain self-understanding, then the experience becomes less threatening.

Johnny Two Rivers

[oracle128]

I feel that at a more basal level complex thoughts are represented symbolically. During sleep, when the conscious mind is slowed, the ongoing work of the brain becomes more evident to the conscious mind. The parts we recall are seen in what we call dreaming. Visual hallucinations after periods of sleep deprivation demonstrate this. Although Jung's hypothesis of Archetypes might work as an overlay for dream interpretation, it is what...There are also those who say that dreams are just a random jumble of unrelated thought processes conjured up in the subconscious mind for absolutely no reason at all. Besides, I never get enough sleep, and this is the first time my dreams have involved me using my computer. It's not like I was scared or anything, and Pi I also know what to do in that situation. I just thought it was incredibly weird...

[MishY]

Must be something in the air. Thursday night, dreamt I had to look at an Exchange server cos it was clogged up with error messages saying the office cleaning lady had B.O.
I need another holiday.

LOL Exchange crashes on far less than that :)

[Pi rules]

It's not like I was scared or anything, and Pi I also know what to do in that situation.
I know you do. You probably know 50+ times more about computers than me. I'm just shocked that I don't have more computer-related dreams.

[Snurfen]

I think we'd better change tack here, straying into Isaac Asimov territory :dizzy: :rotflmao:

[Nick Grana]

I'm just shocked that I don't have more computer-related dreams.
I'm shocked that people actually have computer dreams at all.:eek:
I must admit I never remember having a dream about my computer.
Actually, I think I did have a dream about my computer once.
Yes? No? Maybe? Since most dreams are forgotten quickly after awakening,
who knows exactly what dreams happened. You may have dreamed more than you think about computers and are not aware of it.
I'm pretty much older, worked on computers for 30 years, and never had a dream about one.
Your next dream: "Computers take over the world!!!!!":michaelan
Wait....I think I dreamed that after watching 'The Terminator'.;) Not.:michaelan

[sho-dan]

Dreaming about computers:eek: Man makes machines-machines controls man
learn to control your dreams,yes it can be done or you can buy a Cherry 2000 and have a bit of fun:rotflmao:

[Tom]

WHAT HAS MANKIND DONE?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/Imagerat/isnurfen1.jpg

[oracle128]

I'm just shocked that I don't have more computer-related dreams.You're still young; a few more years 'til you're my age and you'll have computer dreams coming out your ears.

[Pi rules]

I guess it depends if I decide to go in IT or physics. If I go in theoretical physics, I wonder what kinds of dreams I'll have. :dizzy:

[oracle128]

If I go in theoretical physics, I wonder what kinds of dreams I'll have.Well, there are many fields of 'theoretical physics', but I imagine you'll dream either of being sucked into a black hole, or an anti-gravity variation on the text book falling dream (a falling upwards dream). For what it's worth, try and avoid any kind of physics dealing with anti-matter, relativity, or quantum mechanics. They all appear interesting at first, but it seems the more you learn, the less you actually know.

[Snurfen]

Whoa guys, at 16 there's only two types of dreams you should be having.
1) Girls
2) Being a hero (where all the girls flock to you adoringly).

Anything else at age 16 should be considered a nightmare. ;)

[Pi rules]

Well, there are many fields of 'theoretical physics', but I imagine you'll dream either of being sucked into a black hole, or an anti-gravity variation on the text book falling dream (a falling upwards dream).
Yeah, there sure are a lot of fields. If I decide to, I'll probably do kind of a combination of theoretical and astrophysics and try to figure out stuff like black holes, MOND, string theory and dark matter (I've already done papers on them). It's just so hard to decide on a career.

[oracle128]

Whoa guys, at 16 there's only two types of dreams you should be having.
1) Girls
2) Being a hero (where all the girls flock to you adoringly).

Anything else at age 16 should be considered a nightmare. ;)
Hehe, that deserves a LOL or two...LOL. Is it bad if you still have those dreams at 21?
Yeah, there sure are a lot of fields. If I decide to, I'll probably do kind of a combination of theoretical and astrophysics and try to figure out stuff like black holes, MOND, string theory and dark matter (I've already done papers on them). It's just so hard to decide on a career.You're gonna do your head in, boy. If you believe Wikipedia, physicists in those kinds of fields generally only last about 4-5 years before they basically have mental breakdowns. I've dabbled in a few of those myself and found them quite difficult, and I'm a man who prides himself in above-average logic and the ability to expand my horizons. Mind you, it probably didn't help that it was self-taught, and I hate calculus (which there is lots of in those fields). Not even your precious 250-digit pi will save you then. All I'm saying is, it mightn't be a bad idea to have a back-up career.

[Pi rules]

My backup (or primary) career will most likely be IT, because, as the title says, I know I spend too much time with computers.

PS: I've seen documentaries on various theoretical physicists who are old and in fine mental health.

Edit: I've looked over some of that stuff to do research papers, and I seem to understand most of it. I can make connections between various aspects of theoretical physics, and I feel like I can possibly contribute to it some day. I remember in my dark matter paper while researching the alternate theories, I stumbled across MOND (Modified Newtonian Dynamics). I read about it a few times, now I have a partial understanding of it.
I'm taking AP Calc right now to see if I like it. After that, I plan to take AP Physics (if offered, which it hasn't been in 5 years :( ). In college, I'm planning on taking more advanced physics and math to the highest levels to make sure I like and understand them. If not, I can always come back to computers.

[Nick Grana]

You're still young; a few more years 'til you're my age and you'll have computer dreams coming out your ears.
A 21 year old telling a 16 year old this.:rotflmao:
I think ages are being tricked off at times.:michaelan

[sho-dan]

oops.thought this was the joke forum:rotflmao:

[dammit]

I guess it depends if I decide to go in IT or physics. If I go in theoretical physics, I wonder what kinds of dreams I'll have. :dizzy:

I rest my case....

[Pi rules]

Speaking of dreams and resting, what time is it in "pie country"?

[oracle128]

A 21 year old telling a 16 year old this.:rotflmao:
I think ages are being tricked off at times.:michaelan
Remember, in the computer world, 5 years is like an eternity.

[Wild_Card]

And Panda software mouse pads. To which I couldnt find a picture on google. I did, however, find this picture:
http://www.planeet.biz/antivirus/antivirus2.jpg

[oracle128]

And Panda software mouse pads. To which I couldnt find a picture on google. I did, however, find this picture:WC! We have young'ns present! *points to Pi rules*

[Snurfen]

WC! We have young'ns present! *points to Pi rules*

you're never too young to learn about safe surfing ;)

I think it's known as a "barrier" firewall.

[Pi rules]

WildCard: that's wrong. :nope:

[dammit]

*resist* Risiiiiiiiiiist*

[Snurfen]

*resist* Risiiiiiiiiiist*

Thank you dammit, your sage counsel has prevented me going off on one. As usual, I am in your debt.
::assumes lotus position, zen like air of calm descends on chez snurf::
Ommmmmmm.

[IamOne]

i have the most amazing dreams........ in fact im going to write a book lol...

[Sandlapper]

i have the most amazing dreams........ in fact im going to write a book lol...



Ever dream of putting jam in the toaster? :)

[IamOne]

no but i had an interesting one concerning flying daleks......exterminate..lol

[Snurfen]

no but i had an interesting one concerning flying daleks......exterminate..lol
HIDE BEHIND THE SOFA HIDE BEHIND THE SOFA "Exterminate exterminate..."

[paultheO]

on dreams:

last year i started going to an acting class. then the classes invaded my dream-life. soon enough, i became uncertain which classes in memory had actually taken place (discluding the more 'trippy'/illegal ones, of course). that's fine: you roll with it. improved my perceived creativity and 'wackiness' with the group no end. but then i noticed evidence that at least two other people in class were experiecing more worrying reality slips. now i keep a diary.

anybody know of any research on this? should acting classes carry mental health warnings? (they do attract a few people with scarce grip on reality -- no surprises there.)

[oracle128]

but then i noticed evidence that at least two other people in class were experiecing more worrying reality slips.
...
should acting classes carry mental health warnings? (they do attract a few people with scarce grip on reality -- no surprises there.)And then there's Tom Cruise...maybe acting is a magnet for nutcases?
anybody know of any research on this?Nope, but maybe you could do some experiments of your own? Keep two diaries, one for your classes, one for your dreams, make some observations, record everything immediately and don't rely on your memory for your findings. You know, do everything scientific-like. Then submit your findings to your local GP/psychologist/university science department (remembering to take precautions to ensure your study remains copyrighted to you). It's this type of amateur science that occasionally leads to something much bigger.

[paultheO]

i'm on the case Oracle. unless i'm dreaming typing this, in which case, i maybe not...

[Snurfen]

i'm on the case Oracle. unless i'm dreaming typing this, in which case, i maybe not...
blimey paul, I dreamt last night you were going to sya that........unless I'm still asleep.......

[oracle128]

You know Snurfen, it's funny you say that, because last night...oh forget it.