The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency asked this question on Twitter: what technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
Here are some of the most interesting responses, from the I-want-that-too to the wow-are-you-serious to the funny and sometimes slightly randy. Have your own? Post a link in the comments!
I want that too
Colonization of space. Hands down. RT @GeneHa: RT @darpa: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Simon Lee (@simlee009) June 17, 2012
Human flight, unfettered from fuselages. RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Darrin (@Hawkspring) June 17, 2012
Renewable clean energy 4 everyone, everywhere RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Green News Report (@GreenNewsReport) June 16, 2012
I believe we were promised flying cars. RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— DjWeideman (@DjWeideman) June 16, 2012
Teleportation. I'd like to visit Australia, quickly. @DARPA What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Surly Mike (@mikeydog) June 16, 2012
The Hoverboard, of course! -> “@DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?”
— Pablo Llopis (@pablollopis) June 17, 2012
And end to poverty, disease, and shitty drivers. RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Alex (@NerdtoriousBIG) June 16, 2012
Replicators! Food for everyone!! RT @DARPA What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Kieran Oxlade-Chambo (@silentxmedia) June 16, 2012
Wormhole bus stops. RT @SeleneMSC Transporters! RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Peter Patau (@MadisonGuy) June 15, 2012
Wow, are you serious?
the torture droid Darth Vader uses against Leia RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Sam Biddle (@samfbiddle) June 15, 2012
Robotic spy drones over U.S. soil @DARPA What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Robert Laurie (@RobertLaurie) June 16, 2012
Duh! DEATH RAY @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— David (@sleepytako) June 16, 2012
RT @andylevy Black goo that tears apart your DNA RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— m00rawr (@m00rawr) June 16, 2012
PLEASE DEVELOP A BEAM THAT CAN STEAL MY SOUL. RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) June 16, 2012
Funny
Time travel, but you'd have done it already. RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) June 16, 2012
3 boobed alien from Total Recall RT @DARPA What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Chaos Emeril (@DieRobinsonDie) June 16, 2012
very tiny Rick Moranis RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— John Herrman (@jwherrman) June 15, 2012
chewbacca RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Matt Novak (@paleofuture) June 15, 2012
The blue busty alien that Cpt Kirk banged? RT@DARPA What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Kelly S. (@kelter1) June 16, 2012
Flying toasters RT @DARPA: What technology from science fiction would you most like to see as science fact?
— Liam O'Donoghue (@Liam_ODonoghue) June 16, 2012
For more (and newer updates) check Twitter.
Image credit: ShutterStock