Re: Universal Translators

From: Michael Lorrey (retroman@tpk.net)
Date: Fri Nov 08 1996 - 04:14:24 MST


Chris Hind wrote:
>
> >Cetaceans have no need for
> >hands, and thus technology, so are stuck in an evolutionary trap
> >preventing them from becoming a technological civilization, unless we
> >"uplift" them a la David Brin.
>
> "Uplift" as in change their body structures or upload them?

Gengineered evolution, "giving" them more human intelligence, and
ability to manipulate waldo type hands.

Mike



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