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RE nanobots: no doubt you've heard of the book "Prey" by Michael Crichton. No worries if you haven't read it - I've read it enough for both of us. Anyway, Charlie Rose interviewed him about the book in 2002. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LB1lDM28Ro

Nothing earthshaking, but glean from it what you will from a disinterested visionary. (Spoiler: the host is a bore, but redeems himself somewhat by asking a halfway useful question or two). Not a must see but whatever.

As you point out, there seems to be a lot of speculation and very little actual information about that very feasible technology. Isn't that a bit curious in itself? Now you have two paradigms about the fact blackout: 1) there are little or no facts and 2) there are facts you aren't allowed to know. Which is more likely?

And finally, this. These things may not exist now in some form (slim chance, imho), but it's highly likely that they will.

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Joe Allen's avatar

I agree on all points. And I appreciate you reminding me to read "Prey." I really respect Crichton.

Keeping an open mind and an eye peeled.

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blah's avatar

Be sure to read it before it becomes passe. But you won't get much sleep.

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PS If self-replicating nanobots are still just a psyop I think exploding pagers might be, too. Am I wrong?

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Joe Allen's avatar

Wait ... I misread you before. Sorry.

Nah, I think they got to those pagers in the supply chain and blew their balls off. It's very warped.

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blah's avatar

Nah, I think you were more right before (as of this writing).

[edit] ok maybe since we're talking about Mossad. But still...

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