The Cloud in Reverse, Massively Decentralized Super Computing- MDSC

The Cloud’s a Drip

These days in the tech sector, executives and programmers alike are drooling over the idea of cloud computing. They speak of the revolutionary advances possible, but so far we have only seen problems with this bunk technology. Cloud centers are big, expensive, and environmentally unsound. They can be physically compromised or destroyed with no backup available. Even worse, cloud computing would get outdated quick- with huge expenses needed to even get one online, who’s willing to pay millions and billions to keep up with the speed consumer demand? The problem is, to advance our society any more, developers and scientists alike need a blisteringly fast, instantly upgradeable system to even develop new technology. Otherwise, it’s like developing a nuclear bomb with a stick and a wrench- only MacGyver can pull it off.

A Challenger Appears!

There is a solution, however; a product not yet developed, but radically postured to change the world. This is my idea of the next revolutionary technology, a massively decentralized super computer or MDiSC for short. MDiSC is a non-physical sharing of processing power. Spare processing power abounds in a day and age where pocket calculators, phones, cars, and mp3 players all have more processing prowess than the space shuttle did, yet often use less than 20% of their capabilities at one time.  To change the world of technology, MDiSC facilitates the dialing-in of each smart device in existence to a massive data pool where spare processing power is shared. If the internet is pooled knowledge, MDiSC is pooled power. It would make for a super connected, peer based, super computer. MDiSC would be a never before seen tool for solving universal scientific and social problems, from decoding the human genome, mapping cancer cells, modeling the human brain, or supporting advanced AI. It solves science’s problem by being big enough, fast enough, and open enough to support new protocols. MDiSC would be a basis for pattern and data logging systems as well, giving robots the brains to record and solve everything from stop light timings to satellite positioning and performance. With MDiSC combining the spare power of all the world’s smart devices and consumer electronics, science would instantaneously have an independent, self sustaining, multi-trillion core computer. The benefits of such a decentralized processing farm like MDiSC are unlimited. The entire system would be independent of any one central hub, instead acting and flowing from device to device: a wave of computational power to form a new generation of technology.

A Skeleton to Grow On

This innovative idea isn’t just pure science fiction- there’s a method to its madness, and a feature set to help it thrive. For example, here are just a few of the details behind MDiSC’s operations:

·         Flexible- Any and all computers or smart devices can add in.  MDiSC treats devices purely as hardware, anything with a chip and a connection can donate its spare processing

·         Peer Based- MDiSC is capable of making temporary ad-hoc jumps from peer to peer, making efficiency prime, and lengthening uptime.

·         Hashed- Using trusted front and back end hash checks prevents security risks and verifies accuracy in computing goals.

·         No Hardware Setup- MDiSC is a natural network without any hardware to break or become obsolete. All data, processes, and programs on MDiSC are redundantly mirrored on the net.

·         Free Upgrades! - As computing and computational devices are upgraded, MDiSC is too since it exists in unused processor tasks. No capital is needed to overhaul an entire complex of PC’s and servers. MDiSC is updated at the speed of Moore’s Law.

MDiSC and Clockspot- Sitting in a Tree…

Furthermore, MDiSC would be user friendly. An automated script would provide super accurate logs thanks to a great online timesheet. This would provide a way for developers to check uptime and user bases. Those who would be giving their spare processes to advance science could also use Clockspot to limit how long or how much they contribute. They could even track work done, or projects they helped finish thanks to Clockspot’s shift reporting and status features. After using Clockspot for almost a year, I can say this online calendar is by and far the best out there and with its integration and ease of use, MDiSC users (contributors, donors, and developers equally) would readily adopt MDiSC system protocols.

There is one slightly possible flaw to a system like this- it could diminish the end user experience of those donating their processor’s power. However, there’s a simple and efficient fix- use a small piece of code (3 or 4 lines at most) to monitor system needs. This combined with Clockspot would let users keep their system unaffected by MDiSC. If the user’s device needs more power to do whatever the owner wants, MDiSC instantly drops off its drain on that device. An easy feat thanks to MDiSC’s redundant, yet simple, design.

MDiSC would the transistor of the 21^st Century- with such a powerful piece of hardware scientists and electronics developers will finally have a tool to invent totally new technologies. My idea for MDiSC is for it to be more than just a cutting edge piece of consumer junk, but the way to design the tech of our dreams, making science fiction into science fact.  It would be not just a single piece of hardware, but a revolutionary means to an end. With a bit of programming, integration with an awesome website, and some hard work MDiSC could really change the world.

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