Brain Dead and Loving it!

Who wouldn't want to be invisible at times? If only to either observe life more freely, spy on friends and enemies, become a master criminal or wreak havoc without fear of reprisal. Arguably, the internet provides a semblance of this, and many do abuse this power. But this isn't the point of this piece. Invisibility isn't a new concept. Over 500 years ago, Plato told he tale of the ring of Gyges , which made its wearer invisible, (Not unlike Tolkien's One Ring) and allowed him to seduce a queen and kill a king. In the Buddhist tradition, one of Buddha's closest disciples once used the power of rendering himself invisible to escape robbers. A decidedly more peaceful use of the skill. Cloaks of invisibility, as well as helmets, have provided mythic heroes like Perseus or Alberich the opportunity to vanquish seemingly invincible enemies. Recently, of course, we remember Harry Potter concealing himself from view by wearing such a cape. The heroic...