A global sphere network is a hypothetical future global communication and transportation infrastructure consisting of a dense web of nodes connected by superfast, ultra-high capacity links. The concept was first proposed in the early 21st century by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson in his novel Snow Crash.
In the novel, the network is used to instantaneously transport people and goods around the world. It is also used to connect humans with artificial intelligence (AI) entities known as avatars. The network is said to be composed of tiny spheres that float in the air and emit light. These spheres are interconnected by beams of laser light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
The idea of a global sphere network has been further popularized by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX. In 2013, Musk announced that SpaceX was working on a space-based Internet service that would use a fleet of satellites to provide global connectivity. He later stated that this system could be operational as early as 2020.
The development of such a network would require significant advances in technology, including:
-Development of new materials for construction of the nodes (spheres). These materials must be able to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, as well as being transparent to electromagnetic radiation.
-Construction of powerful lasers or other devices capable of emitting high-energy beams over long distances without attenuation. This would likely require advances in physics beyond our current understanding.
– Development of new methods for controlling and directing traffic across the network. This would need to take into account not only traditional methods like routing table updates but also more exotic possibilities like quantum entanglement