3 ms·
The "slap drone" of Iain M. Banks' culture performs a similar function in a different way: IIRC, convicted murders are allowed out, but followed forever by an a
by Robin_Message 6y ago
The "slap drone" of Iain M. Banks' culture performs a similar function in a different way: IIRC, convicted murders are allowed out, but followed forever by an autonomous drone that will stun (slap) them to prevent further crimes.
- adwn 6y agoYou're misremembering a detail: the term isn't "slap drone", but "drone slapped" – as in, you'll be slapped with an electronic ankle bracelet in drone form. That drone doesn't necessarily have to physically hurt or stun you to prevent you from doing something bad; even at the time when Player of Games (in which this concept is explained) is set, drones are powerful and sophisticated enough to displace or physically restrain someone with their field effectors. Also, if you murder someone, you won't be invited to parties anymore.
- Robin_Message 6y agoThank you! That sounds about right. Must put Player Of Games on the re-read pile. And yes, I remember not getting invited to parties is the ultimate sanction.