Post by: Mabs2 on September 25, 2007, 06:06:37 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/technology/technology.html?in_article_id=482560
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"Where do I put my finger? There ... OK? Nothing's happening ... is it on?"
"Yes, it's on. Move your finger a bit closer."
"Er ... ow! OW!" Not good. I try again. "OWWW!" I pull my hand away sharpish. My finger is throbbing, but seems undamaged.
I was told people can take it for a second, maximum. No way, not for a wimp like me.
I try it again. It is a bit like touching a red-hot wire, but there is no heat, only the sensation of heat. There is no burn mark or blister.
Its makers claim this infernal machine is the modern face of warfare. It has a nice, friendly sounding name, Silent Guardian.
I am told not to call it a ray-gun, though that is precisely what it is (the term "pain gun" is maybe better, but I suppose they would like that even less).
And, to be fair, the machine is not designed to vaporise, shred, atomise, dismember or otherwise cause permanent harm.
Continued in link.
"Yes, it's on. Move your finger a bit closer."
"Er ... ow! OW!" Not good. I try again. "OWWW!" I pull my hand away sharpish. My finger is throbbing, but seems undamaged.
I was told people can take it for a second, maximum. No way, not for a wimp like me.
I try it again. It is a bit like touching a red-hot wire, but there is no heat, only the sensation of heat. There is no burn mark or blister.
Its makers claim this infernal machine is the modern face of warfare. It has a nice, friendly sounding name, Silent Guardian.
I am told not to call it a ray-gun, though that is precisely what it is (the term "pain gun" is maybe better, but I suppose they would like that even less).
And, to be fair, the machine is not designed to vaporise, shred, atomise, dismember or otherwise cause permanent harm.
Post by: Perd Hapley on September 25, 2007, 06:57:55 PM
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But it is a horrible device nonetheless, and you are forced to wonder what the world has come to when human ingenuity is pressed into service to make a thing like this.
Later, he claims that the rack is more humane. That writer sounds like he needs to be tortured with a clue-bat. Whiny git.
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Post by: Jamisjockey on September 26, 2007, 01:54:10 AM
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But it is a horrible device nonetheless, and you are forced to wonder what the world has come to when human ingenuity is pressed into service to make a thing like this.
Later, he claims that the rack is more humane. That writer sounds like he needs to be tortured with a clue-bat. Whiny git. No, he's on to something. 'cause shooting someone is so damn humane, especially when there is a crowd of hundreds of people and one or two people hiding in the crowd shooting at you.....
Post by: LadySmith on September 26, 2007, 02:10:54 AM
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What would happen if they fell into the hands of unscrupulous nations where torture is not unknown?
I like how he worries about what might happen in places where people are already being tortured. As if not being able to have a "raygun" would make them stop, fold up their racks and go home.
Ban the Box!
Post by: jeepmor on September 26, 2007, 03:40:43 AM
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Post by: Mabs2 on September 26, 2007, 06:09:40 PM
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But it is a horrible device nonetheless, and you are forced to wonder what the world has come to when human ingenuity is pressed into service to make a thing like this.
Later, he claims that the rack is more humane. That writer sounds like he needs to be tortured with a clue-bat. Whiny git. My question is what colors does it come in? But I'm mostly hoping for cell phone sized versions.
Post by: Bogie on September 26, 2007, 06:50:04 PM
Post by: Perd Hapley on September 26, 2007, 07:07:04 PM
But I'm mostly hoping for cell phone sized versions.
I want one that looks like a cell phone. "Here, it's for you."
Post by: Sindawe on September 27, 2007, 02:27:52 AM
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When turned on, it emits an invisible, focused beam of radiation - similar to the microwaves in a domestic cooker - that are tuned to a precise frequency to stimulate human nerve endings.
Freaking Bene Gesserit witches. What next for us, the gom jabbar?
Post by: LadySmith on September 27, 2007, 02:54:46 AM
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Post by: Mabs2 on September 27, 2007, 03:40:12 AM
But I'm mostly hoping for cell phone sized versions.
I want one that looks like a cell phone. "Here, it's for you."
Set your phasers!
I bet these things actually would be useful in a HD situation.
Have them effect everywhere but the bedrooms, "WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?" *flip switch*
And the whole house is awash in pain.
Make sure the dog's on the bed though...
Post by: HankB on September 27, 2007, 04:57:57 AM
. . . I bet these things actually would be useful in a HD situation.
Have them effect everywhere but the bedrooms, "WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?" *flip switch* And the whole house is awash in pain . . .
Front porch - saleman, Jehovah's Witness, whatever . . . YEOWWW!Have them effect everywhere but the bedrooms, "WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?" *flip switch* And the whole house is awash in pain . . .
Or covering the backyard . . . armadillo starts digging, no safe shot due to neighbors (my situation
) and . . . zap!(Now, if you could only make it work over the phone . . . on telemarketers!)
Post by: roo_ster on September 27, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
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Post by: RevDisk on September 27, 2007, 05:48:42 PM
Just to stir the pot, would it be morally/ethically/legally ok to shoot someone using said device on you? What situations would it be wrong, which would it be right?
Post by: roo_ster on September 27, 2007, 06:44:34 PM
Not just "yes," but "hell yes." I would treat it as any weapon use, subject to similar analysis.
Post by: Paddy on September 27, 2007, 06:46:11 PM
Just to stir the pot, would it be morally/ethically/legally ok to shoot someone using said device on you? What situations would it be wrong, which would it be right?
I'd Mozambique 'em. Two in the chest, one in the head.
Post by: Mabs2 on September 28, 2007, 05:33:13 AM
. . . I bet these things actually would be useful in a HD situation.
Have them effect everywhere but the bedrooms, "WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?" *flip switch* And the whole house is awash in pain . . .
Front porch - saleman, Jehovah's Witness, whatever . . . YEOWWW!Have them effect everywhere but the bedrooms, "WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?" *flip switch* And the whole house is awash in pain . . .
Or covering the backyard . . . armadillo starts digging, no safe shot due to neighbors (my situation
) and . . . zap!(Now, if you could only make it work over the phone . . . on telemarketers!)
It reminds me of a quote.
"I'll become rich and famous when I discover a way to punch someone over the internet."
Post by: Sylvilagus Aquaticus on September 29, 2007, 07:58:36 AM
Yeah, she was a scary woman back then too.
I figure this is a spinoff of her project. I bet it'd keep those darn kids off my lawn.
Regards,
Rabbit.
Post by: RevDisk on September 29, 2007, 05:20:23 PM
I'd Mozambique 'em. Two in the chest, one in the head.
Eh, I'd probably do similiar. But I drew some diagrams trying to figure out the easiest way to either deflect or absorb the RF. Reflecting back at the source is looking a bit unlikely. Lose too much during transmission.
Post by: HankB on October 01, 2007, 07:36:22 AM
. . . I drew some diagrams trying to figure out the easiest way to either deflect or absorb the RF. Reflecting back at the source is looking a bit unlikely. Lose too much during transmission.
Metallic cube corner array?