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Of course. Though I wonder if this pattern will change when it comes to the kinds of implants talked about in the article. As an aside, I'm reading a book (Ope
by personlurking 13y ago
Of course. Though I wonder if this pattern will change when it comes to the kinds of implants talked about in the article.
As an aside, I'm reading a book (Open Veins of Latin America) and it starts out with the history and how the Spaniards barely needed to do anything to wipe out the Amerindians since there was such a wide gap in weapon technology (plus bacteria) between them.
An implant which literally makes you a better human might be kept highly priced, like a Ferrari, which doesn't come down in price after a few years.
If anyone wants to see this mostly played out in a tv show, Almost Human (episode 10) introduces the notion of "chromes" who are genetically enhanced humans. Inherently better than regular humans, the show has them preferring their own company rather than mixing with regular folk. I'm hoping they'll expand on the concept in further episodes.
- melling 13y agoCars don't follow Moore's Law. Nothing about them improves by 2x over 18-24 months. The material costs also prevent a lower limit in cost. Btw, Almost Human might be cancelled. Better support it if you want another season.
- maxerickson 13y agoA Ferrari really is somewhat exotic (not just the design, the materials and amount of craftsmanship that is used in the manufacturing process). So the price is high, but it isn't all artificial. A technological solution to the implant problem is unlikely to encounter the craftsmanship problem (it may, but I'm thinking that a key aspect of making it work well would be removing the skill of a neurosurgeon from the process).