Startup equips genetically enhanced dogs with Palmer Luckey’s military tech
Published
What's this about?
A new Texas-based defense startup has a plan to improve military and police dogs in the US: it's going to genetically modify them and equip them with Anduril's military technology. Warhound is the brainchild of Anduril's Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences (the company tha
The one-panel cartoon
Read the cartoon's script
A high-tech training facility where a sleek, genetically enhanced dog wearing military-grade sensors and communication devices sniffs suspiciously at a dummy bomb, surrounded by screens displaying real-time data.
Caption: Now the question isn't 'Can you hear me now?' but 'Can you hear me, Colonel?'
Read the full 3-panel strip
Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
The intersection of genetic modification and advanced military tech raises intriguing questions about the ethical and practical implications of enhancing our canine companions. As we strive to improve their capabilities, it's crucial to consider the nuanced impact on the welfare and natural behavior of these highly intelligent animals.
Rate this comic
Read the script
Panel 1
(a) The subject of this story is a startup called Warhound, which is a joint venture between Anduril (military tech company) and Colossal Biosciences (genetic engineering company). Their goal is to genetically modify military and police dogs and equip them with advanced military technology. (b) The real irony in this news is the juxtaposition of the natural abilities of dogs and the high-tech enhancements being added to them. It's absurd to think of genetically enhanced dogs as a solution to military and police needs when their inherent abilities are already impressive. (c) The single funniest observation is a conversation between a regular dog and a genetically enhanced military dog, highlighting how unnecessary the enhancements are.
Panel 2
*Setting: A cozy home living room with a plush rug and a TV. A regular house dog, a golden retriever, is lounging on the floor, looking at the TV where a news report about Warhound is playing.* *Background noise: TV news report about genetically enhanced military dogs.* Dog (snoozing)
Dog: Woof... (notices TV) Uh, are they saying I'm not good enough? I mean, I can already fetch and guard the house.
Panel 3
*Setting: A military training ground with a high-tech dog wearing advanced gear (camouflage outfit, sensors, and a backpack). The enhanced dog looks puzzled and awkward in its gear.* *Background noise: Military training exercises, alarms, and beeping sensors.* Enhanced Dog (sighing)
Enhanced Dog: This is a lot of gear for chasing squirrels...
Panel 4
*Setting: The living room again, with the regular dog watching the TV, where the enhanced dog is shown struggling with the technology.* Dog (chuckling)
Dog: Hey, if you need a map to find the couch, maybe you need a better handler, not better tech. Woof woof!
Comments