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Powered Exoskeleton Legs
dyoo78 writes "Berkeley Engineers have come up with an ingenious mechanism that almost mimics, well, Borg technology. Developed by UC Berkeley's Robotics and Human Engineering Laboratory, the Berkeley Lower Extremity Exoskeleton (BLEEX) consists of mechanical metal leg braces that are connected rigidly to the user at the feet, and, in order to prevent abrasion, more compliantly elsewhere. The device includes a power unit and a backpack-like frame used to carry a large load. This development bring to the forefront the ability to not only carry large loads in wartime efforts, but may possibly help people with limited muscle ability to walk optimally."
It was humor, and you've removed your funny bone (and sense of rationality as well, apparently) to fit more activism. Not only that, you presume to judge me as an incompassionate war-monger based on an off-the-cuff (and VERY funny) comment I put together, parodying the stereotype of Berkeley-area activists. Who's close-minded now?
All things in moderation. I pick my battles, after learning at about age 17 that there is no way one person can fight all of the world's injustice without going insane and effecting no change whatsoever. Learn about scope of influence and scope of control, and work to improve things that you have control or can realistically gain influence over. Just some friendly advice.