Life imitates SF

[peteryoung]

Philip K. Dick, what have you wrought? A test of a military robot designed to detonate landmines is considered "inhumane" to the robot.

Go directly to Mordor, do not pass Go, do not collect $200: Middle-earth Monopoly.

More reliable than the Star Trek food replicator, it's the next must-have convenience for the modern home: a 3-D printer. Once upon a time we all thought fax machines were pretty awesome.

Comments

[watervole.livejournal.com]

It's very interesting to observe human reactions to inanimate objects - from the way we swear at the computer to the way men treat their cars. Or the popularity of a train with a face on it.

Anthropomorphism appears to be deeply ingrained in our evolution.

[peteyoung.livejournal.com]

Speaking of trains and hobbits, I hear there's also now a collectible "Official Lord of the Rings Express Diesel Locomotive" in the US. Rest assured I'll be linking to it when I find it online.

I confess I'm a sucker for dog and cat macros.

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

I got a link for a much better 3-D printer from nancylebov today. It uses sugar! (http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/candyfab)

[peteyoung.livejournal.com]

So whatever you make you can eat it afterwards...

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

I certainly think that is a big advantage in a 3-D model. <grin>