JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for March 29, 2012
March 28, 2012
March 30, 2012
Transcript:
we should replace all of our highways with electronic conveyor belts. Like the belts in the supermarket checkout line is ginormous. solving the energy crisis and reducing accidents! ok, now....can you do my math homework for me?
ARF2 over 12 years ago
Don’t forget to run those belts on solar power, Jojo. See “The Roads Must Roll” by Robert Heinlein for details. And do that math. You’ll need it for a project like that.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 12 years ago
The old-time radio sci-fi series X Minus One had an episode about that.
Carl Premium Member over 12 years ago
Better yet go back Robert Heinlein’s story “The Roads Must Roll.”
gmforde over 12 years ago
In “The Jetsons” tv show they had conveyor styled walkways. The bad part of this idea is that you can’t have them everywhere and they would need to be maintained constantly, not to mention the power requirements. At least he’s using his imagination. If this was his “energy plan”, he’ll make a great politician when he grows up, which to me is a scarey thought. lol
Potrzebie over 12 years ago
All time favorite is Starship Troopers! I was driving down the road and thinking about “Coventry”, wouldn’t that be a good movie reflecting our current direction?
harebell over 12 years ago
I prefer LeGuin myself….
calspace over 12 years ago
I love that there are so many Heinlein fans around. When an author stops publishing, as Heinlein had to, mostly because he died, his readership often wanes. I’m pleased to see Heinlein’s work endures.
John Phelps over 12 years ago
Yep, loved that short story.
Actually, Moon is a Harsh Mistress is my favorite book of all time.