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Compare And Contrast Oryx And Crake

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One technology found in Oryx and Crake that has a parallel to one found in our world would be the spray gun (the weapon that Jimmy shot Crake with). Inspired by the popularity of the ray gun in science fiction of the 1940’s, the spray gun is a lethal weapon in Jimmy’s world that is powered by virtual bullets. In real life, there is LAWS: the Laser Weapon System, developed by the US Navy, and currently housed aboard the USS Ponce. This laser utilizes concentrated infrared radiation at varying intensities and is capable of emitting a “warning” optical glare, a control system knockout blast, and finally, a destruction shot. As for my opinion on this technology, I am fairly neutral. I am not one who is particularly fond of weapons, but I don’t

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