Some other math/crypto sci-fi

[Tom]

Foobulus Baracculus wrote:
> Alan Olsen:

that was actually me. :)


> wouldn't that be perfect? a "collectable patent card game", as a way to
> criticise patents (by using the most ridiculous ones on the cards),
> which in itself violates a patent... hm, I like the idea...
> 
> "combine the 'patent for display of blablah' with the 'method or device
> for remote information acquisition' and you can cross-license that
> against your enemie's 'global computer network patent' for 10 points."
> 
> ...
> 
> This would be a fabulous way of introducing young children into the new
> emerging world.

plus make the issue easier to understand. well, since games is a hobby
of mine (both playing and creating), I'll give this some thought.