> > We stand on the bridge at Khazad-d=FBm. The not distant > > enough drums sound their doom-doom call ... > So is this simply a warning, a call to action, or simply a = discussion? So far all that you seem to be saying is, "We are in the = process of opening pandora's box and we WILL ultimately destroy = ourselves and/or the world." While I still disagree with it, your opinion = seems to leave no room for action or discussion, and the warning is = useless... /> You may wish to take the time to kiss your children goodbye = :-) Realistically, while I am certain that the process has the = capability to destroy us all (based on both common sense AND = extant proof of concept demonstrations) it MAY not happen = for long enough or we may instead unearth serious enough non = fatal versions that some common sense kicks in. But, don't = count on it ;-). Russell = -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist