...about technology like this (and for that matter, most technology in general) is that discussion of its merrit and worth is almost pointless. If someone thinks it's a good idea, there's almost no stopping it's development, for good or for ill. At least that's they way technology seems to work - does someone want it? If yes, then it's built. Doesn't matter if it was a stupid idea to do it or not.
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...about technology like this (and for that matter, most technology in general) is that discussion of its merrit and worth is almost pointless. If someone thinks it's a good idea, there's almost no stopping it's development, for good or for ill. At least that's they way technology seems to work - does someone want it? If yes, then it's built. Doesn't matter if it was a stupid idea to do it or not.