A standard LEGO minifigure is made from ABS plastic. That material isn’t microwave-safe. If you put it in a microwave, it won’t explode like a bomb, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Here’s what can actually happen: Melting or warping: ABS softens under heat, so the figure can deform pretty quickly.Read more
A standard LEGO minifigure is made from ABS plastic. That material isn’t microwave-safe. If you put it in a microwave, it won’t explode like a bomb, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe.
Here’s what can actually happen:
- Melting or warping: ABS softens under heat, so the figure can deform pretty quickly.
- Toxic fumes: Heating plastic can release unpleasant and potentially harmful fumes—you don’t want that in something you use for food.
- Damage to the microwave: Melted plastic can stick to surfaces and be hard to clean. In some cases, uneven heating can even stress the appliance.
Microwaves are meant for food and microwave-safe materials only. A toy like a LEGO minifigure doesn’t fall into that category.
If you’re trying to clean or reshape one, there are safer methods—like warm (not boiling) water—but putting it in a microwave is just not worth the risk.
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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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