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[stoicism]

[The video feed turns on, Frank appears to be sitting at a small table in a kitchen. Before him sits an unusual device -- it looks similar to a Dreamberry in a way but some people may recognize it as a familiar music player. The only true difference is, he's in the midst of taking the portable player apart.]Technology is an unusual thing. As time

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[unfadingdragon]

Nothing like this. We don't even have... what did they call it... 'electricity'?

[stoicism]

Parts of the world I came from did not have electricity either. It's... Convenient though, isn't it?

[unfadingdragon]

Yeah, it is. It took me a long while to get used to it, though.

[And probably a few broken smoke detectors.]

[stoicism]

[He nods, understanding.]

It is a constantly evolving field, it's vital to remain conscious of such ideas... Even if they are unfamiliar.

[always_forgot]

Similar to this... except for the Dreamberries.

[stoicism]

Did you have anything similar to the Dreamberry device?

[always_forgot]

Phones have gotten pretty advanced, but if you want to make a video call you generally have to have a separate camera set up.

[stoicism]

Multiple cameras for video-based communication? It sounds very advanced.

[ocean_souled]

Where I am from... Most people did not have things such as this. I had a... communication device somewhat similar, but it only transmitted voice, not sight.

It is fascinating though.

[stoicism]

[He gives an understanding nod.] My world had short-range voice transmission via radio signals. There were devices to enable a broader range but I had never seen them myself.

[phantomfenton]

My world's technology is pretty much about the same as Somarium's. If you, you know, ignore the dreamberries, floating castle, and distinct lack of internet.

... Nice ipod.

[stoicism]

iPod... [He repeats the word over. That's what Snake referred to this device as in the past.] A miniature record player... Isn't that right?

[phantomfenton]

Yeah, pretty much. Some kinds can play more than just music, but you've got the right idea.

I take it they didn't have those in your world?

[stoicism]

Yes, but at the same time, no.

This "iPod" belongs to Snake. I will not learn of them for many years. They did not exist in 1971.

[13thkey]

[Oh hey it's that one guy from before]

We did have cellphones but most of the time we couldn't use them. [Different worlds different rules]

[stoicism]

Cellphones?

Does that have anything to do with genetics?

[13thkey]

Genetics?

Cellphones were kind of like these Dreamberry's only without the video and dream viewing feature. They were used to make communicating easier.

[stoicism]

I see... Strange that the word "cell" would be present, when it has no relation to genetic study.

[The idea of cells being related to technology as well isn't something he's entirely conscious of.]