a big "what if"

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a big "what if"

FrankC — 4/26/2004 7:02:30 PM (archived)

Heron of Alexandria presented to the emperor a very nice steam engine which he rejected as less efficient than slave labor.

So much for those that question the possibility of supressing innovation.

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Da Vinci 'car' is brought to life - Bowser - 4/26/2004 5:22:16 AM
- There is absolutely NO DOUBT that Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest creative intellects in all of human history. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 4/30/2004 3:11:23 AM
- Wind-up Clockwork Toy - Nick Hoffman - 4/26/2004 11:29:48 AM
  - The "what ifs" of history. - Jacob Samorodin - 4/26/2004 1:36:19 PM
    - re: The "what ifs" of history. - Tom Brosz - 4/27/2004 4:34:41 AM
    - My guess is - - - - Bowser - 4/27/2004 2:05:07 AM
    - a big "what if" - FrankC - 4/26/2004 7:02:30 PM
      - Probably used the same arguements we hear in the space community concerning robot vs. manned (n/t) - alcaray - 4/26/2004 9:05:49 PM
        
        Maybe a parallel. - Bowser - 4/27/2004 2:44:48 AM
      - [shaking my head] It's amazing what you can find in historic archives. (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 4/26/2004 8:15:30 PM

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