Re: HUMOR Re: (fwd) Signs of the Times

From: Anders Sandberg (asa@nada.kth.se)
Date: Tue Dec 19 2000 - 01:39:49 MST


"Michael M. Butler" <butler@comp-lib.org> writes:
> > Its not difficult if you use modular components. Would you like a
> > kidney?
>
> That all depends. Is it plug compatible, or will I have to give up my
> immune system for the foreseeable future?

Overall, plug n' play organs have been vastly oversold. You need a
standardized immune system to make them work, and that standard
(Macrophagesoft 2000) has been demonstrated to be highly vulnerable to
viruses.

Personally I prefer opensource organs, although you have to recompile
them to fit your genetic kernel.

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