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This is a solved problem in India [0] - and the system is brilliant in its simplicity[1]: Fixed function non-reprogrammable battery operated electronic units, no connectivity, randomization of voting units and a paper trail for verification.

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlHJZrXrnyQ

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJReQ8ao0SU


The arm is developed by Open Bionics https://openbionics.com/


... is North Dakota.


Bonsai rockets.


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"I am simply a machine. I do not experience death as humans do. It is just a cessation of function." - Data in Star Trek The Next Generation,


What we need instead is an orb like thing that scans your eyeballs.


If only there was tamper-proof, cryptographically secure chip in everyone's pockets, coupled with a handheld device that can wirelessly "read" that chip.


If it's in your pocket, then you might leave it in your other pants. Better to just have that chip embedded in your palm. You can even fashion it with LEDs that change color with your age. When you reach 30, you can then be told your Last Day has arrived and they are ready for Carrousel. I'm sure we can fold in plenty of other sci-fi tropes all at the same time too


Listen if Jenny Agutter is involved, count me in!


Add 1 tbsp psyllium husk to your diet so pooping is like extruding pasta instead of an EBM (explosive bowel movement). Second, learn how to twerk.


Or ASD (Assisted Suicide Driving) ?


Wouldn't it be murder-suicide if you hit other people?



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