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   18hz to goobs23_nospam_@hotmail.com   
   Re: Cyberpunk - 1980s => 2080s   
   05 Jun 04 15:41:35   
   
   From: flyobrpt@arabia.com   
      
   On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 22:09:37 +0100, "goobs"   
    wrote:   
      
   >we all *know* the problems with cyberpunk.  you are not stating anything   
   >particularly new and or revolutionary.  i, for one, will not be topping   
   >myself over this dilemma.   
   >   
   >however, there is a lot of CP that has yet to become a possibility.   
   >for example:   
   >   
   >organ replacement is still a major operation, with human donors being   
   >required.   
   >we don't grow body parts or animal parts in vats.   
   >genetic modification is still in experimental stages   
   >people can't be hardwired into a pc.   
   >weaponry is still extremely primitive and conventional.   
   >artificial intelligence is yet to be cracked to its truest definition   
   >major illnesses and medical conditions continue to plague society without   
   >cure.   
   >and i still can't buy one of those cool suction cups for hitching rides on   
   >my skates from cars!   
   >   
   >anyone else think of any CP shit we haven't managed to achieve yet?   
      
   SimStim, but then I would think of that..   
      
   You back from your travels already?   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)   

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