random thought

[castiron]

If I were an Evil Supergenius with Unlimited Resources, I would try to genetically engineer long-lived octopuses, just to see what would happen if their problem-solving skills and ability to learn weren't hampered by a three-year lifespan.

Comments

[nineveh_uk]

You'd better be careful. Such Frankenstein's creatures are notorious for attacking their creators first.

[legionseagle]

I think it would be advisable also to generate them to be inedible, otherwise their lifespans would continue to be shortened by slow braising over charcoal.

[grrlpup]

This endeavor needs maximum funding, stat!

[tolcath]

Andre Norton wrote a short novel that had intelligent and unfriendly octopuses. Sea Siege. It might be entertaining reading while you're waiting for the funds to arrive? ;)