Unbridled Optimism

by Chris on Feb.05, 2008, under General Thoughts

It’s rare that I see something that makes me feel like we technonerds are doing unqualifiedly good things for the world.

So, I’d like to thank Dean Kamen for just… doing good things.

Simon
February 7th, 2008 on 12:18 am
Yeah, that’s really cool. The level of control that they get is quite impressive.
Chris
February 7th, 2008 on 1:13 pm
That man just amazes me sometimes. I almost feel sorry for the test pilot, having to take that off when he goes home.
charling
February 15th, 2008 on 11:29 am
I was thinking the exact same thing, Chris. To go 26 years without, and to get it back for a day, 2, 10, whatever, and then having it taken away again. Only I don’t “almost” feel sorry for him
Chris
February 15th, 2008 on 1:42 pm
True enough; almost doesn’t really cover it. From what I can tell, though, I would be willing to bet that he’s going to be near first in line for a production model, given what I know of Dean Kamen’s charitable nature. So there’s that, at least.

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