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defrog ([personal profile] defrog) wrote2008-03-21 05:21 pm

DUTY NOW FOR THE FUTURE, PART 1,984

More signs that science fiction is more accurate than you think.

1. PRECRIME THE DNA WAY

Gary Pugh, director of forensic sciences at Scotland Yard and the new DNA spokesman for the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo), says that primary school children should be eligible for the DNA database if they exhibit behaviour indicating they may become criminals in later life. In other words, if the cops think yr statistically likely to become a criminal later in life, they’d like yr DNA now, thanks.

2. ELECTRIC AIRLINES

Canadian company Lamperd has patented an airline security solution wherein all passengers are required to wear a bracelet that gives debilitating electric shocks via remote control. In case someone turns out to be al Qaeda. Or a pole dancer. Or a breastfeeder. Or Peter Buck. Or whatever. Somehow I don’t see this one catching on.

3. DIY KILLER ROBOTS

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I know who killed me,

This is dF

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