t was going to fast around the corner because the driver was texting on his phone. Why would there not be simply some mechanical/electrical switch that triggers the train to slow down automatically
Because there'd be an equal chance of the switch failing because the guy who installed it and/or the guy who programmed the subroutine which monitored it was texting on his phone...:p
Fruitless question; what you need to be asking is "who has benefited from this current sorry-ass state of affairs?" (Identifying a solution - not just lamenting the situation - requires identifying the problem.)
For the US, it should have been obvious to the framers that taking away the property rights of (Everybody - 1) for the sake of some "rights" to imaginary property for one person was an error, but at least they had the idea that it should be only for real people and only for a short time, if it was at all.
Not re: copyright per se but entirely relevant nonetheless:
"Accordingly, it is a fact, as far as I am informed, that England was, until we copied her, the only country on earth which ever, by a general law, gave a legal right to the exclusive use of an idea. In some other countries it is sometimes done, in a great case, and by a special and personal act, but, generally speaking, other nations have thought that these monopolies produce more embarrassment than advantage to society; and it may be observed that the nations which refuse monopolies of invention, are as fruitful as England in new and useful devices."
My guess is it is really a statement about gun rights- if they become trivially easy to manufacture than banning the sale and ownership of guns will be pointless.
My guess is it's really about manipulating the public's view of 3D Printing; if (when) 3D printers become effective and trivially inexpensive, they represent a monumental game changer and will level the playing field by empowering the little guy in much the same way that the printing press and invention of the firearm did. The Powers That Be are obviously going to try and prevent this at all costs.
Indeed, if I remember correctly there's actually only a few human populations that evolved to drink cow's milk.
Those of us of European descent have evolved the ability to tolerate it a little better than others; we still tend to feel far better and experience fewer diseases when we abstain from it.
How about we pull a reversal and be permitted to monitor the FBI, NSA and CIA own internal network?
Considering that Kennedy wanted to do pretty much the same thing (and look where that got him), I have a feeling it's going to be kind of tough to pull off...
The researchers believe that the experiments indicate a promising future for robots in behavioral studies.
The lesson here is clear: simply inebriate (or medicate) the populace and our nature aversion to robots that are too lifelike becomes a thing of the past. Voila; "uncanny valley" problem solved!:p
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t was going to fast around the corner because the driver was texting on his phone. Why would there not be simply some mechanical/electrical switch that triggers the train to slow down automatically
Because there'd be an equal chance of the switch failing because the guy who installed it and/or the guy who programmed the subroutine which monitored it was texting on his phone... :p
the use of lead ammunition against scientists and environmental organizations
Nice phrasing. :)
Also take lots of flying lessons but deliberately skip the parts
I read that as "deliberately skip the pants."
That would definitely get their attention...
it gonna be great, really
No, not really; it's a fucking Buick. :)
It is not satisfactory when you change the question to the one you would like to answer.
What, you lose half your brain in a car wreck? He's illustrating a point .
What's the progress?
Fruitless question; what you need to be asking is "who has benefited from this current sorry-ass state of affairs?" (Identifying a solution - not just lamenting the situation - requires identifying the problem.)
For the US, it should have been obvious to the framers that taking away the property rights of (Everybody - 1) for the sake of some "rights" to imaginary property for one person was an error, but at least they had the idea that it should be only for real people and only for a short time, if it was at all.
Not re: copyright per se but entirely relevant nonetheless:
"Accordingly, it is a fact, as far as I am informed, that England was, until we copied her, the only country on earth which ever, by a general law, gave a legal right to the exclusive use of an idea. In some other countries it is sometimes done, in a great case, and by a special and personal act, but, generally speaking, other nations have thought that these monopolies produce more embarrassment than advantage to society; and it may be observed that the nations which refuse monopolies of invention, are as fruitful as England in new and useful devices."
- Thomas Jefferson
It is only slightly slower than an olympic sprinter running at full tilt
I don't have to outrun you, I just have to outrun your bullets...
wearing a big douchy snorkel
What kind of fucking douche says "douchy?"
My guess is it is really a statement about gun rights- if they become trivially easy to manufacture than banning the sale and ownership of guns will be pointless.
My guess is it's really about manipulating the public's view of 3D Printing; if (when) 3D printers become effective and trivially inexpensive, they represent a monumental game changer and will level the playing field by empowering the little guy in much the same way that the printing press and invention of the firearm did. The Powers That Be are obviously going to try and prevent this at all costs.
some already have criticized her ego
Hmm, and who might that be; Infosys shills perhaps? Nah, not at all likely... :p
While most will criticize her ego
We will?
What was that, some sort of subtle attempt at a strawman?
Indeed, if I remember correctly there's actually only a few human populations that evolved to drink cow's milk.
Those of us of European descent have evolved the ability to tolerate it a little better than others; we still tend to feel far better and experience fewer diseases when we abstain from it.
Practically every time the government has secrecy it abuses that power to its own ends.
Fortunately for the feudal aristocracy, the serfs tend to have very short attention spans...
I can't believe no one mentioned fiber. :p
I keep hearing this argument.
What argument? That was merely an observation.
Are we gonna suck it down and just live worse or will we regulate them with the gov't?
try Option C: They'll regulate us with the gov't.
How about we pull a reversal and be permitted to monitor the FBI, NSA and CIA own internal network?
Considering that Kennedy wanted to do pretty much the same thing (and look where that got him), I have a feeling it's going to be kind of tough to pull off...
It doesn't work with the evening news, either...
That term's already in use; it refers to a sanitary napkin that needs to be changed...
No. That's the moped effect. They're fun to ride as long as no one sees you.
A sack of flour comes in handy...
Just because you've been repeatedly outed as a government shill doesn't mean you have to be quite so obvious about it, you know. ;)
Is this going to be like Olestra - $200,000 roll of toiletpaper sold separately?! :p
sleeping like koalas
The aquatic version of a dirt-nap?
The researchers believe that the experiments indicate a promising future for robots in behavioral studies.
The lesson here is clear: simply inebriate (or medicate) the populace and our nature aversion to robots that are too lifelike becomes a thing of the past. Voila; "uncanny valley" problem solved! :p