Navigating the Incomplete: Artifacts and Regulations

This chapter explores the concept of artifact nouns in relation to unfinished objects, debating what constitutes completeness in both everyday items and regulatory contexts. The speakers draw parallels between assembling IKEA furniture and the complexities of defining incomplete weapon kits under the law. Through detailed discussions of legal definitions and judicial interpretations, they highlight the ongoing challenges in categorizing and regulating items that straddle the line between finished and unfinished.