One of the things that caught my eye was a technology used for a mundane purpose but would seem to me to have a far-reaching impact. On page 74, at a Tech Level D Capitol, Bland had a bag with a frictionless bottom. Bearings? Who needs them?
A parallel thought was if a frictionless surface can be made, what about the opposite, say non-magnetic boots that grip solid yet peel up with the walking motion?
A parallel thought was if a frictionless surface can be made, what about the opposite, say non-magnetic boots that grip solid yet peel up with the walking motion?