The old thread sank & shifted to the merits of the SR-71, so here's a new one.
For a nice pundity look at the implications of technology (written for biotech and nanotech, but handwavium would fit in without any problems, "Singularities and Nightmares" by David Brin is a good read.---
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For a nice pundity look at the implications of technology (written for biotech and nanotech, but handwavium would fit in without any problems, "Singularities and Nightmares" by David Brin is a good read.---
Mr. Fnord
http://fnord.sandwich.net/
http://www.jihad.net/
Mr. Fnord interdimensional man of mystery
FenWiki - Your One-Stop Shop for Fenspace Information
"I. Drink. Your. NERDRAGE!"