XPost: sci.space.policy, sci.physics, sci.electronics.design   
      
   In sci.physics David Mitchell  wrote:   
   > jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com wrote:   
   >>   
   >> Does anyone care about a shape optimized 4 slice toaster or filing cabinet?   
   >   
   > Yes.  I do.   
   >   
   > If any significant number of items in your house are fabricated, it makes   
   sense   
   > to use as few raw materials as possible, so, for example, it would make   
   sense to   
   > honeycomb the inside of a knife handle, since it would still be strong   
   enough,   
   > and would allow you to keep a gram or two of material "in the pot" for other   
   > projects.   
   >   
   > Ditto everything you make.   
      
   Nonsense; the items in one's house are based on price not how elegantly   
   it was produced.   
      
   It makes no sense to honeycomb the inside of a knife handle as it would   
   add no functionality and just increase the price.   
      
      
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