Remember this guy? Story was all over the local news and made it as far as CNN. A lot of the criticism ‘Shadow Hare’ and Co. received is somewhat understandable. However, after digging deeper, I’m starting to wonder if this kid’s not just some genius in disguise?
What makes a hero? Guts? Invisible Jets? Power? Well according to Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne, it’s money. Cold. Hard. Cash. The idea of a superhero is a myth that has captivated millions worldwide, and it’s certainly not that impossible anymore; at least from a street-level point of view.
Let’s take Batman for example. The man has a an entire mythology based around what his costume can do. This speaks nothing to the extent of his rouges gallery, city legend, or origin (although there’s a collective mythology behind those as well). Batman’s tech is based around technology that is made and used in everything from common household items, to tactical military operations. But it’s all stuff that exist today, not just imaginary comic ideas.
A superhero of the future wouldn’t necessarily have to go and build a supersuit prepared for everything, they could simply tailor the needs of the costume to their particular form of crime-fighting. Flamethrower’s great for a flashy entrance, or quick getaway. Full-scale armor is prime for lining with high-grade bulletproof material. The way modern science is evolving, there’s going to be very little humans won’t be able to augment themselves with in order to supplement current abilities.
Personally, I think if you had enough time & resources, you could be the next Batman. And I’m pretty sure Shadow Hare isn’t the only one who’s thought about this. Japan’s built a Gundan, and Google’s taking over the world. The future looks bright for geeks. So it’s very likely the next century will see the birth of superheroes, of some sort or another.
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