h a l f b a k e r y"It would work, if you can find alternatives to each of the steps involved in this process."
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A bit of a WIBNI perhaps ("self - opening with molecular zips?"), but I've seen a lot of worse first ideas. |
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the biotechnology industry already knows about molecular zips. These are the things that open up DNA strands suring replication. I was looking for a more "realistic" solution than simple nannotech. |
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It's got potential, but you may have to manage different release strategies for different routes, i.e. inhalation and ingestion vs. intramuscular (snakebite ?). |
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If you move the device to the pharynx (assuming you weren't talking about the pharyngeal tonsil in the first place), you might be able to detect both inhaled and ingested poisons. |
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Other kinds (contact, injected, poured in the porches of one's ears, etc.) could use a device checking the blood, but by the time it found anything it might be too late. There might be no good solution there that doesn't use nanotech or GE magic. |
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"Mithridates implant" (link) would be a catchy name. |
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I find it easier not to eat with people who hate me. In all fairness, if they can't poison you, they'll shoot you instead (witness Rasputin). |
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Jumps in front, takes bullet. |
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...Or you could do it the opposite way and drink the poisons, a la Princess Bride |
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<thumbwax gets up, covered in streamers from a party popper, quite embarrassed> |
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