Another threshold found in robot development is when robots become *too* close to looking human.
Up to a point, the more humanlike a robot looks, the more we identify with it. There is a point where the robot looks so human, people are disturbed by it. The robot looks human but lacks the spark of life.
RealDolls remind me of corpses. Oh well, whatever floats you boat...
i have actually read up on the subject and do agree with some of the tenets of XP. however, i just can't bring myself to use the term "extreme" in regards to programming.
To me, it conjures up visions of fluorescent spandex, hang-gliding, and the superfluous use of the prefix "bungy."
I'm looking foreward to getting back in the know in regards to American politics. Everything I knew about 80's politics, I learned from Opus and Bill (hmm...a possible explanation for my leftist leanings). Can you blame me? I was 10 and it was more interesting than the news.
Here! Here!
my sentiments exactly. do we really need more throw-away products? i've noticed in the last five years or so, this has become increasingly common(swifer dust-brooms and disposable tupperware). so much for our new-improved environmentally conscious society
can anyone really say that their monthly stamp budget is putting them in the poorhouse? god, i spend probably a total of $3.00 a year on stamps. who cares?
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you'd be amazed how much the check out girl will flirt with you if you're buying "Large" of "Magnum" size condoms.
Another threshold found in robot development is when robots become *too* close to looking human.
Up to a point, the more humanlike a robot looks, the more we identify with it. There is a point where the robot looks so human, people are disturbed by it. The robot looks human but lacks the spark of life.
RealDolls remind me of corpses. Oh well, whatever floats you boat...
What I wanna know is how can i get someone to pay me to be their videogame coach. "Hit jump! Go that way!"
i have actually read up on the subject and do agree with some of the tenets of XP. however, i just can't bring myself to use the term "extreme" in regards to programming.
To me, it conjures up visions of fluorescent spandex, hang-gliding, and the superfluous use of the prefix "bungy."
And the winners will receive hard cash
I remember when Olympic sport was strictly amateur.
sounds like a real dog to me... thank you. i'll be here all week. please, tip your server. *bows*
I'm looking foreward to getting back in the know in regards to American politics. Everything I knew about 80's politics, I learned from Opus and Bill (hmm...a possible explanation for my leftist leanings). Can you blame me? I was 10 and it was more interesting than the news.
How come we never see "such-and-such chose Windows" stories?
Has any organization ever said "Yeah, we tried the Linux thing. Didn't work so hot. We're back to Windows now"
brilliant idea. i'd love to hear the 3 year-old's thoughts on the pro and cons of each OS
Here! Here! my sentiments exactly. do we really need more throw-away products? i've noticed in the last five years or so, this has become increasingly common(swifer dust-brooms and disposable tupperware). so much for our new-improved environmentally conscious society
no, this is nitpicking. i'd rather get the inside scoop than "the inside scope".
can anyone really say that their monthly stamp budget is putting them in the poorhouse? god, i spend probably a total of $3.00 a year on stamps. who cares?
Everyone knows the best films skip the theaters and go straight to video/DVD. For instance, the Guy Ritchie/Madonna epic, "Swept Away"...