Tuesday, Indianapolis, Indiana

Living and working at Purdue University has given me an appreciation for the genius of engineers. Every day I am appreciative of the stunning advances in technology that have allowed me to work on my own terms living in the Midwest. Just a few years ago it was imperative that I reside either in New York or Los Angeles for my career. What a country.

Part of the thrill I have as a consumer is keeping up with the continuing advance of ever more breathtaking devices and technologies. And this week is no exception with the announcement that our scientists are getting close to developing…are you ready…INVISIBLE CLOTHING! Say what!?

That’s right, according to a story in the Associated Press, “researchers have demonstrated for the first time they were able to cloak three-dimensional objects using artificially engineered materials that redirect light around the objects.” It went on to suggest that this development would allow us to “hide people and objects from visible light.” Wow!

Not surprisingly the earliest applications will likely be military, which means that we could see a live battle on CNN with the only thing visible are the smoke from the weapons and the targets. And then there will be commercial applications as well. Certainly the private detective business has to be hugely buzzed about this prospect. And even their spouse cheating targets can stay ahead of the divorce authorities. What a world!