On: Somehow This $10k Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Compl...

[sheepscreek]

It was a little jarring to watch the promotional video. I am struggling to explain exactly how I feel, but I will try:

I think the more real impact of this will be an increase in the number wildfires, and the domino effect that causes - like gobbling up entire forests or burning up homes. I guess you can argue it's not any different compared to a flamethrower gun.

BUT..when you are remote controlling the thing that shoots fire, it could lead to a sense of dissociation or desensitization. It may feel like a game, than reality. I hope that makes sense.

[generalizations → sheepscreek]

Note that good forestry involves setting controlled burns, which this could help with.

[scoot → generalizations]

This would provide the burn, but not the control.

[salawat → scoot]

Better outlaw matches and lighters then.