On 19 Jul 99, at 0:48, Justin D Ray wrote:
> So is it another misuse of concept for Lucas to have C3PO say "I'm C3PO,
> human-cyborg relations"? I thought cyborgs were part robot and part human.
>
Who knows, it could be like saying "Lawyer to the Stars". The intent
may have been his function, not himself since you're correct about
the cyborg part.
> My real thought is why this is all so important? I mean, granted, there's
> just three movies to pick on, plus the newest material. Star Trek has the
> advantage there, since there are countless hours of air time over 4(ish?)
> diffferent series, thereby making analysis of technological/scientific flaws
> not only difficult but tediously boring. Why can't it just be what it is:
> entertainment? And leave all this semantic and scientific analysis for texts
> and/or movies that tout that degree of accuracy.
>
> My $.02
>
> Regards,
> Kamikasee
>
> "Don't play dumb with me!"
> "I'm not playing; I'm legitimately dumb!"
> --Maya and Jack Gallo, from _Just Shoot Me_
>
And worth every penny!
Bob
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* Robert Gaspar, Ph.D., P.Eng., Associate Prof & Chair
* Department of Mechanical, Automotive & Material Engineering Programs
* Faculty of Engineering, School of Engineering and Science
* University of Windsor
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