Created Tue 25th Nov 2008 4:59am PST by

seventhsight Level 1, Newbie (H$729)

Will scientists make someone invisible by 2012?

Background: Previously the stuff of fantasy fiction, for years scientists have been trying to create a camouflage suit that would render the wearer invisible to the naked eye.

At present, suits give the impression of a shadowy figure - but will we soon see someone disappear?

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.08/pwr_invisible.html
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JKPVQal851U&feature=related
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4zwzlnExVU&feature=related
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2124326,00.asp

Settlement details:Suit or other device to make the wearer invisible to the naked eye in full daylight. As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Yes

10%

90%

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Activity: H$13,004
Predictions: 33
Comments: 3

Suspend date: Sat 31st Dec 2011 3:59pm PST (1 year to go)

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 10%

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Predictions (33)

2 weeks ago

lcalc

predicted No (H$100 at 86%)

3 weeks ago

pics4d Level 15, Seer (H$369,391)

predicted Yes (H$750 at 12%)

29 weeks ago

slate

predicted No (H$1,000 at 86%)

30 weeks ago

blingbearer Level 5, Predictor (H$1,695)

predicted Yes (H$100 at 15%)

33 weeks ago

incredibrain Level 5, Predictor (H$1,686)

predicted Yes (H$20 at 15%)

Comments (3)

tisha

Ha - that's a pretty awesome story! Thanks

posted 1 year ago

bigken1 Level 15, Seer (H$392,536)

I did it myself.. I saw myself in a mirror, and then I turned around and I couldn't see myself any longer.
I had disappeared and it was in full daylight! So, I think this question is settled.

posted 1 year ago

bigken1 Level 15, Seer (H$392,536)

I did it myself.. I saw myself in a mirror, and then I turned around and I couldn't see myself any longer.
I had disappeared and it was in full daylight! So, I think this question is settled.

posted 1 year ago

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