Niven and Pournelle wrote a novel Oath of Fealty, released in 1981. It was partly about a giant arcology in California. The roof, plenty high enough to jump from to one’s death, had an impenetrable fence all the way around. Except one place where there was a gate. And on the other side of the gate was a diving board. And under the diving board, a sensor that popped a safety net out as soon as the suicide’s body dropped below the board.
JoanHelen over 4 years ago
This is brilliant. It got a huge shout of laughter from me. :)
Concretionist over 4 years ago
Niven and Pournelle wrote a novel Oath of Fealty, released in 1981. It was partly about a giant arcology in California. The roof, plenty high enough to jump from to one’s death, had an impenetrable fence all the way around. Except one place where there was a gate. And on the other side of the gate was a diving board. And under the diving board, a sensor that popped a safety net out as soon as the suicide’s body dropped below the board.
Kaputnik over 4 years ago
Actually, wouldn’t it be the lovers without commitment issues who should stay right? The net saves them so they’ll have more time together.
Cerabooge over 4 years ago
Interesting. A net with solid walls.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 4 years ago
Looks like that net is rarely used.
Lablubber over 4 years ago
Apparently, avoiding commitment is a net gain.
Petemejia77 over 4 years ago
Did they borrow that net from Foxconn?
robolt over 4 years ago
Netscape