There are two uses that always contend for any new technology. They are porn and weapons. No surprise. Just the two questions we like to ask about anything. Can we make sexy times with it? Can we use it to dominate our competitors and neighbors?
Not to worry, from this side of the planet you are very unlikely to be hit by a drone strike. Over there, however, every “high value” strike seems to be accompanied by about fifty strikes/kills of “lesser” value.
A discussion with someone who doesn’t want us to blame the drones themselves for the actions of the drone, or something like that.
This week I began a medical adventure. This was a sign post on an adjacent path.
I can’t tell if they were trying to inspire confidence or future shock.
Asteroid-Mining Project Aims for Deep-Space Colonies
http://www.space.com/19368-asteroid-mining-deep-space-industries.html
Let’s quit trying to kill each other in the Middle East, and instead go out there and pick up some rocks to bring home.
