No, it’s not safe to put a LEGO minifigure (or any LEGO piece) in the microwave, and while it won’t explode, it’s a bad idea for a few reasons. First, LEGO pieces are made of plastic (mostly ABS), and microwaving plastic causes it to melt and deform. You’d end up with a ruined, melted blob that’s coRead more
No, it’s not safe to put a LEGO minifigure (or any LEGO piece) in the microwave, and while it won’t explode, it’s a bad idea for a few reasons.
First, LEGO pieces are made of plastic (mostly ABS), and microwaving plastic causes it to melt and deform. You’d end up with a ruined, melted blob that’s completely useless. Not to mention, the melting plastic could release fumes that aren’t great to breathe.
Second, while the microwave works by heating water molecules, LEGO pieces don’t contain much water—so they won’t heat up evenly. The little bit of water they might absorb won’t cause an explosion, but it could create enough stress to crack the piece if it heats unevenly.
Finally, if your LEGO piece has any metal or electronic parts (like in some LEGO sets with lights or motors), that’s a huge no-no. Metal in the microwave can cause sparks, damage the microwave, or even start a fire.
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That’s a mix of perspectives, and they all touch on deep philosophical and ethical questions. Some view mind uploading as a form of self-preservation, while others see it as a spiritual or existential trap—like being stuck in a fake reality with no escape. The scientific take is that memories and coRead more
That’s a mix of perspectives, and they all touch on deep philosophical and ethical questions. Some view mind uploading as a form of self-preservation, while others see it as a spiritual or existential trap—like being stuck in a fake reality with no escape.
The scientific take is that memories and consciousness are deeply tied to the physical brain. If you could replicate the entire structure and function of the brain in a digital format, the uploaded version might retain memories. But whether it would be you or just a copy that thinks it’s you? That’s the real debate.
On a more philosophical level, some believe our essence is more than just neural activity—that there’s a soul involved. If that’s true, then an uploaded version wouldn’t really be you, just a simulation.
And yeah, AI-controlled realities sound like the perfect setup for memory manipulation or even complete loss of self. Maybe it’s best to appreciate the real world while we still have it. Touch grass, indeed. 🌿
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