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Re: Dean Kamen on Colbert Tonight

I might be missing something, but just a quick look at the plans suggests that perhaps it is just boiling the water to get rid of impurities. Now, knowing Dean there is something much more to it that I am missing. If anyone knows what it is, please post it.

Also, as far as economical standards go it needs to either cost about $100 or less or be legally required to be readily accepted. Otherwise, I don't see this going big. For instance, I wouldn't get one because I already don't get sick but maybe once every other year. The only really good uses I see are for hospitals and retirement homes where people get sick alot. Perhaps third world countries could benefit, but it will take decades to spread these.

Overall, if there is something underlying that I am missing, it might be awesome. I just really don't see this hitting big anytime soon. I hope I am wrong though. If it does go big it will do great things, I just don't think people will give it a chance.
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