sisyphusorianus9787 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

His' spiel on the nature of three-dimensional perception in underwater environs could lend to inter-disciplinary improvements such as improved spacecraft navigation systems and bio-sensor technologies (how about replicating biological sonar? Study the visual cortexes of brilliant creatures like cephalopods (cuttlefish, anyone?). I absolutely loved his re-definition of the ocean as an "inner atmosphere'. And, of course, ocean research will be much more cost-effective. Prophetic implications.

silverhawks (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Its a shame that Mr Hawkes was obviously nervous for this - his concept is truly amazing, and bears further investigation. For the very first time, thanks to him, we will be able to take a look into an alien world here on Earth, the very deepest recesses of our oceans, where all life began. It is easier to put a probe on Mars than it is to put one on the ocean floor; and he has built a machine capable of taking a human there. That is the equivalent of a ship to take a human to the Moon or Mars.

Animalll2003lll (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

gna gna gna... yeaah.weird, I just fell on 2 bad TED talks in a row---that's RARE!!

2soontotell (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

amazing it is that so many have emo need to spew hate at those who r religious - no need to follow their paths - why follow hate

WhosTheDot (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I was being facetious nutbar. In the future I'll sign everything L. Ron Hubbard so you know you're not supposed to take me seriously.

teneg (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

stfu religion faggets, the point of religion is enlightenment, unconditional love and fairness to all thats what is all about.. You don't need to read a 1 thousand page book to learn what life is all about. All beings have an un-alienable right to exist but not all beings are born with the same ablities. You religios fucks make me sick..

slessorpr (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You are fully a glutton 4 punishment u poor deluded floodlet (can i call u 'drip', 4 short?) I feel sympathy 4 yr very limited horizons. Whatever u do, don't think BAD thoughts bcos u know, that's JUST as bad as actually doing those sinful things u think of all the time. Looks 2 me u have a SURE future in Hell, without doubt, since u really r less than perfect and JC never actually existed. Your immediate superior is commonly known as Lucifer, u evangelistic wannabe. Rotsa Ruck matey, u need it!

slessorpr (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Who are you kidding with your antediluvian nonsense, floodlet? Other Christians maybe? Keep taking the medication mate. The worst that can happen is you wake up to find your 'faith' was a simpletons dreamwish, when you're 98 yrs old, and about to kick the bucket! Dogmatic Christians are so old and stale no one bothers to listen anyway. How tragic you are! So don't feel obliged to bless me or save my soul. PLEASE!

s4jt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Actually most of these claims have been debunked by experts. I thought they were interesting aswell, too bad they have little or no basis.Just google "debunking" and "moon landing".

slessorpr (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Glad u agree with me abt the Moon landing hoax (check my comment reply to s4jt further down this page). I think Robert Ballard has said a lot of good things abt deep ocean research, the rewards from, and the great need to explore, which this chap wishes he had said I'll bet. I find Ballard a lot more congenial and articulate compared to Mr Hawkes although they are often following the same vein in their researches. Ppl stereotype anything they can label, by the way Rhino...