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Re:Why are bones not made of steel? (2010) by WalterBright on Wednesday January 03, 2018 @04:52PM (#16065584)
Reminds me of The 6 Million Dollar Man. His super strength bionic limbs would have just torn the rest of his body apart. Strength has to be in balance with the rest of the body.
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Re:Why are bones not made of steel? (2010) by solotronics on Wednesday January 03, 2018 @06:30PM (#16066509)
composite bones with kevlar skin and electromechanical muscles?
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Re:Why are bones not made of steel? (2010) by WalterBright on Wednesday January 03, 2018 @06:42PM (#16066604)
Put a much stronger engine in your car, and you'll also need to upgrade the brakes, suspension, frame, transmission, driveline, tires, etc.

Nothing like dropping the clutch on your new 800 hp motor and having the rear axles snap. Or have the flywheel disintegrate and saw through the bell housing and your feet.

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