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I really don't get the point in the example of a magnet implanted in the hand. When I drop a screw its either easily picked up with my fingers, or in a place my
by _heimdall 2y ago
I really don't get the point in the example of a magnet implanted in the hand. When I drop a screw its either easily picked up with my fingers, or in a place my hand doesn't fit at all. If you really expect to drop small, ferrous objects frequently why not just carry a small magnet, or better yet one of those extending wands with a magnet on the end?
The second use case of dragging paper clips is even more confusing. I get the novelty I guess, but that's really worth the risk of the magnet hurting you in some way?
They mentioned it being strong enough to pick up scissors or a knife, that seems like a pretty easy way to accidentally slice open the side of your hand. The risk of coming across another strong magnet that snaps onto the meet of your hand also seems like it could be really annoying and painful, like pinching the side of your hand in a drawer.
- Fokamul 2y agoIt's clearly for fun and giggles, after few years you will forget about it, and maybe get and appointment for MRI. :)
- cnlevy 2y agoPlease leave your finger at the reception desk :)
- markx2 2y agoIt is absolutely for amusing fun. "I bet I can lift that paperclip 6 inches off the table with one finger" Mine is not strong enough to lift much more than a paperclip. However, I have many magnetic fidget toys and when one of those attracts to the finger magnet it does strongly which impedes blood flow to the skin in the middle. It's the same as a kid swallowing one bucky ball - probably does nothing - but if they swallow another, and they attract through tissue, problems.
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- nuancebydefault 2y agoFeeling electrical current without being electrocuted seems very useful to me!