Blind

[X-Gamer]

If I went blind, I would cry. I could not bear to lose my sight for it affects almost everything I do. This thread actually has made me be glad about having eyes that work.

And if I did lose my eyesight, I would notify everyone I know, including this forum,  right away by getting someone to type the message for me.

Great. Now I'm starting to feel sorry for the blind. :(

[Guest DRL]

If I went blind, I would cry. I could not bear to lose my sight for it affects almost everything I do. This thread actually has made me be glad about having eyes that work.

And if I did lose my eyesight, I would notify everyone I know, including this forum,  right away by getting someone to type the message for me.

Great. Now I'm starting to feel sorry for the blind.

Right... Same here...

[Sarita]

A blind artist is a messy artist. :P

[Guest FoXXX]

If I went blind, I would cry. I could not bear to lose my sight for it affects almost everything I do. This thread actually has made me be glad about having eyes that work.

And if I did lose my eyesight, I would notify everyone I know, including this forum,  right away by getting someone to type the message for me.

Great. Now I'm starting to feel sorry for the blind.

:(

[Guest Julius Quasar]

I'd hate to be blind. 

I would try to sign up for bionic/cybernetic eye beta testing if I were to go blind.

I don't care if I end up looking like a bad robot from Battlestar Glactica.

[Sabre]

I'd hate to be blind. 

I would try to sign up for bionic/cybernetic eye beta testing if I were to go blind.

I don't care if I end up looking like a bad robot from Battlestar Glactica.

...that would acctually be kinda cool.

[Guest DRL]

I'd hate to be blind. 

I would try to sign up for bionic/cybernetic eye beta testing if I were to go blind.

I don't care if I end up looking like a bad robot from Battlestar Glactica.

. Same here...

[Asper Sarnoff]

I'd hate to be blind. 

I would try to sign up for bionic/cybernetic eye beta testing if I were to go blind.

I don't care if I end up looking like a bad robot from Battlestar Glactica.

Same here actually. I couldn't sit still and do nothing. Besides, it could open up a lot of possibilities for software upgrades as technology progresses. Target tracking, night vision, heat vision, etc. etc.

[Vy'drach]

They actually do have cybernetic eyes for blind people, its still experimental, but several years ago they hooked cameras hidden behind sunglasses into the brain through surgery, and the person could see well enough like that to drive safely, I imagine the technology has only gotten better.

[Asper Sarnoff]

They actually do have cybernetic eyes for blind people, its still experimental, but several years ago they hooked cameras hidden behind sunglasses into the brain through surgery, and the person could see well enough like that to drive safely, I imagine the technology has only gotten better.

Indeed. They are naturally far from as good as the real deal, and I don't know how long they lasy before something nned replacing or repairing, but they are definatively on their way.

[Guest FoXXX]

They actually do have cybernetic eyes for blind people, its still experimental, but several years ago they hooked cameras hidden behind sunglasses into the brain through surgery, and the person could see well enough like that to drive safely, I imagine the technology has only gotten better.

Amazing :D

[Guest Julius Quasar]

...that would acctually be kinda cool.

Oh, yeah, huh? It would be cool...

They actually do have cybernetic eyes for blind people, its still experimental, but several years ago they hooked cameras hidden behind sunglasses into the brain through surgery, and the person could see well enough like that to drive safely, I imagine the technology has only gotten better.

Really?  Whoa!  No way!  Awesome!

Yeah...another thing about being blind, one could always take up playing the blues, on the harmonica and the guitar.  Try visiting Mississippi as well if you're gonna take up being a blind blues player, Mississippi is the birthplace of da' blues. 

[Mr. Krystal]

No. I'm to stubborn to let a little thing like blindness keep me from doing what I love.

Programming wouldn't be all that difficult to do blind. The computer has text-to-audio tools and programming is largely a mental activity. Then there's the rapid advancements in cybernetic eyesight that would reduce the effects. With 3D sound systems in many games today, some games can be played purely by sound.

[X-Gamer]

No. I'm to stubborn to let a little thing like blindness keep me from doing what I love.

Programming wouldn't be all that difficult to do blind. The computer has text-to-audio tools and programming is largely a mental activity. Then there's the rapid advancements in cybernetic eyesight that would reduce the effects. With 3D sound systems in many games today, some games can be played purely by sound.

They actually do have cybernetic eyes for blind people, its still experimental, but several years ago they hooked cameras hidden behind sunglasses into the brain through surgery, and the person could see well enough like that to drive safely, I imagine the technology has only gotten better.

that's awesome! If I got blind, I would get that right away. Mr.Krystal is right, you shouldn't let things no matter how big or small (unless it's a life or death situation) get in the way of letting you do things you love.

[Sabre]

They actually do have cybernetic eyes for blind people, its still experimental, but several years ago they hooked cameras hidden behind sunglasses into the brain through surgery, and the person could see well enough like that to drive safely, I imagine the technology has only gotten better.

That's cool. Although that stuff only works on people who could see. Without visual memory it doesn't work. (you have to learn to see)

No. I'm to stubborn to let a little thing like blindness keep me from doing what I love.

Programming wouldn't be all that difficult to do blind. The computer has text-to-audio tools and programming is largely a mental activity. Then there's the rapid advancements in cybernetic eyesight that would reduce the effects. With 3D sound systems in many games today, some games can be played purely by sound.

That's pretty cool, although I'd imagine it's like the MMA fighter with no arms. A novalty that get's hammered when he tries against a skilled player.

[Guest DRL]

Still I would get my pair of ciber-eyes if I ever got blind. Cost might be a problem, thought.

I think I would be almost allways depressed if I ever got blind... I would not wish that to anyone.

[Guest FoXXX]

Still I would get my pair of ciber-eyes if I ever got blind. Cost might be a problem, thought.

I think I would be almost allways depressed if I ever got blind... I would not wish that to anyone.

It would be terrible :(

[Mr. Krystal]

That's cool. Although that stuff only works on people who could see. Without visual memory it doesn't work. (you have to learn to see)

Not exactly. The brain is a wonderful machine that can modify itself to deal with new stimuli. People have already successfully given themselves mechanical sixth senses by hijacking other senses. The brain learns to interpret the meaning automatically.

That's pretty cool, although I'd imagine it's like the MMA fighter with no arms. A novalty that get's hammered when he tries against a skilled player.

From the sound of it, he was an expert player, but regardless, I'd get pummeled at these games by an expert player, eyesight or not. The goal of gaming for most people is not to become the best play in the world, but to have fun.

[Sabre]

Not exactly. The brain is a wonderful machine that can modify itself to deal with new stimuli. People have already successfully given themselves mechanical sixth senses by hijacking other senses. The brain learns to interpret the meaning automatically.

Maybe. But there was a guy in a documentry. Basicly this life long blind man was 'cured'. He got his sight back, but couldn't see. To him, it was a confusing mess. He could look at a chair, but not realise it's a chair. He had to learn to see by building up a memory of what stuff looked like. It wasn't a simple case of telling him "that's a chair" as he had to work out other factors too.

[Guest FoXXX]

Maybe. But there was a guy in a documentry. Basicly this life long blind man was 'cured'. He got his sight back, but couldn't see. To him, it was a confusing mess. He could look at a chair, but not realise it's a chair. He had to learn to see by building up a memory of what stuff looked like. It wasn't a simple case of telling him "that's a chair" as he had to work out other factors too.

Damn :S

[Mr. Krystal]

Maybe. But there was a guy in a documentry. Basicly this life long blind man was 'cured'. He got his sight back, but couldn't see. To him, it was a confusing mess. He could look at a chair, but not realise it's a chair. He had to learn to see by building up a memory of what stuff looked like. It wasn't a simple case of telling him "that's a chair" as he had to work out other factors too.

Of course he had to learn. Of course it was a struggle. Did you think it would be as easy as plugging in a pair of eyes?

[videofox99]

i could never live with being blind, my computer is my life!!! i live for photoshopping and designing and making and watching videos. i couldn't do it.

[Guest FoXXX]

i could never live with being blind, my computer is my life!!! i live for photoshopping and designing and making and watching videos. i couldn't do it.

Memorize :P

[Sabre]

Of course he had to learn. Of course it was a struggle. Did you think it would be as easy as plugging in a pair of eyes?

Honestly. Yes. Thermal in infrared you can just plug in, but those are forms of sight.

[Mr. Krystal]

Honestly. Yes. Thermal in infrared you can just plug in, but those are forms of sight.

Sure, and while we're at it, let's get some weight-lifter muscle injections! I want to look buff for the party tomorrow!

yeah... no... the body doesn't work like that.