Category Archives: unemployment

Three Laws

Posted on 4 September 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Tavita Sharma, the only one of the original development team that we haven’t seen since the documentary’s opening, develops Gubots these days. She is still plump and graceful, with a gleaming smile which hints at a sense of mischief. Her … Continue reading →

Posted in Gubots, Guplicates, poverty, robots, Tavita Sharma, unemployment | 1 Comment

The View from Underneath

Posted on 18 June 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Halwaz is in a makeshift bar in Caracas, Venezuela. The beer kegs, the bar itself, the glasses and the seats are made of Gu which is showing signs of having morphed too many times; it is dull and a little … Continue reading →

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The Last Manufactured Thing?

Posted on 17 June 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

The memory ends, and you are back in the tropical heat, breeze on your skin, scent of frangipani, but this time still in Arnold’s body, looking at Halwaz. Surprisingly, fifteen years have made a positive difference. Arnold is fitter and … Continue reading →

Posted in Callie Arnold, demo, José Thomas, manufacturing, poverty, Serena Koslowski, Ted Anderson, unemployment | 1 Comment