Not so long ago there were rumors of viper teeth in sweaters made in Hong Kong. We never heard of anyone dying from such a problem so we assume it was not true (circa 1955).
There were also sweaters made with metallic fibers in Hong Kong back then as well and they were highly-fashionable ... until you were electrocuted in one. That story apparently was true but there were no instances close to my life (circa sixties).
Now the magic of science can make electricity in the fabric without the need for viper teeth or metal fibers although who knows about the latter. (Science Daily: New fabric uses sun and wind to power devices)
There's sci fi suggested by the scientists since they think this type of clothing could be used to power a cellphone or a GPS. So, sure, there's sci fi but it's dumb sci fi as where is the chic in being a self-powered GPS unless it's your purpose to be a walking road map. The idea of the cellphone seems kind of dumb also as what happens to this crumby phone when it's removed from the power source in the clothing. Should you only use your cellphone when you wear the right shirt.
Maybe some cooler sci fi is if you visit your Doctor of the Future and he prescribes the Medical Shirt plus the Magic Future Potion which is full of nanobots. Wear the shirt and drink this, my chill'uns, and you will be right as rain in the morning because the shirt will power all those 'bots while they do whatever nefarious things they do.
That's only where it starts to get strange since this fabric overlooks an obvious source of energy from the body in methane. It seems energy-producing underpants cannot be far off. That region of one's anatomy is a reliable producer of methane on a regular basis and is thus a potential energy source.
Perhaps you ask why but consider further the human testicles are outside the body because sperm cannot tolerate the natural body temperature of 98 degrees. Therefore, how long it can be before self-powered, testicle-cooling underpants are brought to the relief of the King's jewels wherever they may be.
Because ...
The future isn't just the Jetsons anymore. Roll with it.
There were also sweaters made with metallic fibers in Hong Kong back then as well and they were highly-fashionable ... until you were electrocuted in one. That story apparently was true but there were no instances close to my life (circa sixties).
Now the magic of science can make electricity in the fabric without the need for viper teeth or metal fibers although who knows about the latter. (Science Daily: New fabric uses sun and wind to power devices)
There's sci fi suggested by the scientists since they think this type of clothing could be used to power a cellphone or a GPS. So, sure, there's sci fi but it's dumb sci fi as where is the chic in being a self-powered GPS unless it's your purpose to be a walking road map. The idea of the cellphone seems kind of dumb also as what happens to this crumby phone when it's removed from the power source in the clothing. Should you only use your cellphone when you wear the right shirt.
Maybe some cooler sci fi is if you visit your Doctor of the Future and he prescribes the Medical Shirt plus the Magic Future Potion which is full of nanobots. Wear the shirt and drink this, my chill'uns, and you will be right as rain in the morning because the shirt will power all those 'bots while they do whatever nefarious things they do.
That's only where it starts to get strange since this fabric overlooks an obvious source of energy from the body in methane. It seems energy-producing underpants cannot be far off. That region of one's anatomy is a reliable producer of methane on a regular basis and is thus a potential energy source.
Perhaps you ask why but consider further the human testicles are outside the body because sperm cannot tolerate the natural body temperature of 98 degrees. Therefore, how long it can be before self-powered, testicle-cooling underpants are brought to the relief of the King's jewels wherever they may be.
Because ...
The future isn't just the Jetsons anymore. Roll with it.
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