Arthur C. Clark once said "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic". What technologies do we have today that would look like magic to people from the past?

posted 1 year ago

I think lasers are pretty wack when you think about them through this lens. A small, wand-like object in your hand can make light appear from seemingly nowhere. If it’s powerful enough it can set things on fire or blind people. Not to mention larger ones like laser cutters or the LLD, used to destroy missiles midflight. Thats sure to blow some feudal peasant minds

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rtxn@lemmy.world

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1 year ago

This sphere has an evil magical aura that really wants to tear your body apart. Now watch what happens when I remove the screwdriver!

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davidgro@lemmy.world

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1 year ago

That does indeed sound demonic.

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justhach@lemmy.world

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1 year ago

Just the thought of it chills me to my Core.

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