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What's a megaproject you know is probably a bad idea, but would be sorely tempted to try if you were the leader of a wealthy country? (hexbear.net)
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[–] Gorillatactics@hexbear.net 19 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Hyper intelligent octopuses. They're already very smart, civilizing them is worth a shot.

[–] culpritus@hexbear.net 8 points 6 months ago

This is one of the worthy elements of Posadism. He was into communicating with dolphins, but octopus is also good. posadas

[–] TheModerateTankie@hexbear.net 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Just need to find the gene that makes them die after 3 years or so and change it so they live longer.

[–] Gorillatactics@hexbear.net 2 points 6 months ago

I think that Gene is cannibalism.