Re: 2001:A Space Odyssey, SpaceX, A.I.

On 2026-06-18 05:41, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
> On 6/18/2026 7:51 AM, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>>>>
>>> Biggest issue with old VCR, cassette tape decks, turn tables and so 
>>> forth
>>> is that the rubber parts, mainly the belts, turn to mush and require 
>>> replacement.
>>
>> True...
>>
>> And by the time that happens, the builder is out of business and you
>> can't find the spares.
> 
> 
> Does matetr. That sucessfully had created a lot of plastic junk that's 
> very hard to be recycled into harmless elements. :)

I'm thinking of my father record player. It used tubes. Made to last. 
Wooden box. Alas, the rubber mat on the plate changed to goo while kept 
in storage. Some rubber wheel inside near the motor developed a large dent.

Useless machine after that. But it worked for 40 or 50 years.


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        Carlos E.R.
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