Batman & Nefrit
Nefrit
Do you think the myths of ancient civilizations, like the stories of gods and monsters, actually shaped the tools we use for crime‑fighting, or are they just stories we use to give our actions a moral weight?
Batman
I look at the old myths and I see archetypes – a hero battling chaos, a guardian standing between good and evil. Those stories shape how we think about justice, not the gadgets we build. The tools come from science and experience, but the myths give us the moral framework that keeps us focused on protecting the innocent. So the myths are a compass, not a blueprint for technology.
Nefrit
I agree the myths set the moral compass, but they rarely translate into the technical specs of a tool. When we design, we look to data and physics; the stories just remind us why we’re doing it. The real blueprint comes from experiments, not epics.
Batman
You’re right, the design is all about data and physics. The myths are the reason we keep pushing those boundaries, though. They’re the silent reminder that we’re fighting for people, not just for power or profit. That’s what keeps the gadgets honest.
Nefrit
Exactly. The myths give us the why, the data the how. As long as the “why” remains grounded in protecting people, the tools stay honest. It’s a neat loop of motive and method.
Batman
Exactly. The myth gives the why, the data gives the how. Keep the why true, and the tools stay honest. It’s a good loop.