norskog (02/07/83)
#N:fortune:10700001:000:489 fortune!norskog Feb 6 15:39:00 1983 Philip K. Dick, in the Golden Man anthology, has a story about an intelligent pinball game which slowly changes itself to adjust to your style of play. This machine was supplied by an alien race, and the particular game in the machine has a miniature Roman village that you are trying to destroy by rolling the ball through it. Well, it is discovered that the village is building a little catapult, and is waiting for the ball to roll into it... Lance Norskog Fortune Systems
hdt (02/08/83)
Seriously now, it really is of benefit to hear of failed suicide attempts. That way you know what methods not to use. Here's one (untried suggestion). Hire a hitman, and take out a contract on yourself.
kevenb (02/08/83)
Not quite as dangerous, but if you have played atari's LIBERATOR, you will notice that the machine adjusts itself to the players skill level. The first time you play, you will score low, but be at the machine for a while. As you get better, you may notice higher scores, but less time playing, and a tougher game.
mjs (02/09/83)
The problem with taking out a contract on one's self is that you have to pay in advance!
hdt (02/14/83)
>From NYT: TV SUICIDE: Couldn't take another minute without television Oakley, California. A 13 year-old boy who was troubled at school and said he ''couldn't take another minute without televison'' commits suicide with his father's revolver after being banned from TV. 500 words, Laserphoto. --and-- >From MIT's The Tech 2/11/82 Student takes own life: Hilbert B. Pompey was found dead by his roomate Tuesday afternoon in their room at 500 Memorial Drive, following his suicide by hanging. Pompey, 19 (class ow f 1985) left a lengthy suicide note saying his suicide was not a result of MIT-related pressures, according to the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs. The note was not mak de public. [personal details ommitted]