dude, if a soldier requires that tech, maybe he should be desk-jockeying? just a suggestion, but i know *i* wouldn't want soldiers in my team to need that shit...
i kinda have a vision of us setting up an ambush, trying to be deadly quiet, when suddenly "HRK!!" *CRASH* and the guys flies out into the open as if he's been kicked in the teeth.
that could be the beginning of a VERY unpleasant day.
*puts away the homemade explosives*
*removes the bandana*
seriously though, an A I doesn't have to be especially sophisticated to misunderstand something and produce a totally inappropriate response.
hell, i'm not especially sophisticated and *I* have a seemingly limitless supply of inappropriate responses. really, you can have some if you'd like. just kidding.
point is, on a smaller scale than the terminator, i can quite imagine a roomba becoming convinced that the new puppy should be "removed" - it DOES produce rather a lot of refuse... it may be extreme for the roomba, it may not be for the roomba's progeny.
'fink about it.
i have no problem with articifial intelligence being used for all sorts of applications, but i think the second something so versatile is developed (like a virtual human), it may *just* be about time to start worrying about how much control these "applications" may be given.
haven't we all seen enough movies / read enough science fiction to take note of the -oh so subtle- warnings? let's be careful what we do with these things.
in many cultures, it is traditional to perform a "rite of passage" before being considered a member of society.
i guess the 14.25 (.25 may have something to do with seasons) years are a prerequisite where Quiet_Desperation comes from... if your parents don't kill you before the age, you're considered alright.
and if you're going to nitpick, at least spell trimester correctly.
You have too much time on your hands.
You could be in need of a semi-taxing job.
You could be in need of social intercourse.
Do you have friends who have, perhaps, commented on your nitpicking habits? You could see somebody about this... I hear that there have been all sorts of interesting methods of therapy developed in recent years.
How about writing a book? I think a suitable title might go along the lines of: "Why the world needs grammatical nitpickers - agree or die!"
Funny - this nitpicking thing DOES seem to have therapeutic qualities. I feel better now - thanks!
i'm not sure which bothers me more...
that you were in possession of an endangered squid, reason unknown, or that you placed it in a freezer overnight, also reason unknown.
i'm going to turn off my pc now, and find myself a good book. i think i've just seen everything on the internet.
if you've taken to measuring in nanometres, you *may* want to check out one of those "enlarge your penis offers" we keep receiving in the mail. if you haven't seen it (the email, that is), message me and i'll send you a link.
and in other news...
"reformed serial rapist teaches women to 'just say no'"
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I've been practically attached to my PC for almost 20 years now, and some of the various ailments i've developed (aside from seeing scan-lines everywhere) are with my back and neck muscles.
Wearable computing is not only about walking the streets, looking like something out of cyberpunk. It's also for those of us who'd like to use our wired stations like human beings. I'd like to be able to sit / lie down at my workstation, and not have to strain my wrists/eyes/neck/back/etc. in order to be productive.
I'd KILL for a decent headset, not too expensive, so i can dump my monitor and stare in whichever direction is most comfortable. I'd like better input so I can code without having to find the keys (I'm no touch-typist, but there are simple solutions when attached to a pair of decent, *cheap* gloves).
All these things are just as much about wearability (is that a word), and IMO more important than how far you can go. You don't need a PC while driving your car. But you do need to work comfortably.
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dude, if a soldier requires that tech, maybe he should be desk-jockeying? just a suggestion, but i know *i* wouldn't want soldiers in my team to need that shit...
i kinda have a vision of us setting up an ambush, trying to be deadly quiet, when suddenly "HRK!!" *CRASH* and the guys flies out into the open as if he's been kicked in the teeth.
that could be the beginning of a VERY unpleasant day.
*puts away the homemade explosives*
*removes the bandana*
seriously though, an A I doesn't have to be especially sophisticated to misunderstand something and produce a totally inappropriate response.
hell, i'm not especially sophisticated and *I* have a seemingly limitless supply of inappropriate responses. really, you can have some if you'd like. just kidding.
point is, on a smaller scale than the terminator, i can quite imagine a roomba becoming convinced that the new puppy should be "removed" - it DOES produce rather a lot of refuse... it may be extreme for the roomba, it may not be for the roomba's progeny.
'fink about it.
i have no problem with articifial intelligence being used for all sorts of applications, but i think the second something so versatile is developed (like a virtual human), it may *just* be about time to start worrying about how much control these "applications" may be given.
haven't we all seen enough movies / read enough science fiction to take note of the -oh so subtle- warnings? let's be careful what we do with these things.
if they work.
so if i apply for the following patent:
hairy dog pees on tree
sniffs around then pokes his nose in owner's crotch
they'll explain to me how to turn that into a full-blown patent application, with bells on?
if a woodchuck could chuck wood
and a woodchuck would chuck wood
should a woodchuck chuck wood?
i'm still removing splinters from episode 1...
but i don't REALLY want to nitpick, i only KINDA want to... oh, nevermind. gotcha chief. *SALUTES*
in many cultures, it is traditional to perform a "rite of passage" before being considered a member of society.
i guess the 14.25 (.25 may have something to do with seasons) years are a prerequisite where Quiet_Desperation comes from...
if your parents don't kill you before the age, you're considered alright.
and if you're going to nitpick, at least spell trimester correctly.
wow! it stops house panting? does it work in pets AND sweaty, undersexed humans? i have a dog and a teenage brother, and i'm looking for solutions...
You have too much time on your hands.
You could be in need of a semi-taxing job.
You could be in need of social intercourse.
Do you have friends who have, perhaps, commented on your nitpicking habits? You could see somebody about this... I hear that there have been all sorts of interesting methods of therapy developed in recent years.
How about writing a book? I think a suitable title might go along the lines of: "Why the world needs grammatical nitpickers - agree or die!"
Funny - this nitpicking thing DOES seem to have therapeutic qualities. I feel better now - thanks!
i'm not sure which bothers me more...
that you were in possession of an endangered squid, reason unknown, or that you placed it in a freezer overnight, also reason unknown.
i'm going to turn off my pc now, and find myself a good book. i think i've just seen everything on the internet.
if you've taken to measuring in nanometres, you *may* want to check out one of those "enlarge your penis offers" we keep receiving in the mail. if you haven't seen it (the email, that is), message me and i'll send you a link.
not that you have a problem, or anything.
in the long run...
the question is, do we HAVE a long run? check out get off the planet!
"This isn't the webpage we're looking for."
and in other news... "reformed serial rapist teaches women to 'just say no'"
I've been practically attached to my PC for almost 20 years now, and some of the various ailments i've developed (aside from seeing scan-lines everywhere) are with my back and neck muscles.
Wearable computing is not only about walking the streets, looking like something out of cyberpunk. It's also for those of us who'd like to use our wired stations like human beings. I'd like to be able to sit / lie down at my workstation, and not have to strain my wrists/eyes/neck/back/etc. in order to be productive.
I'd KILL for a decent headset, not too expensive, so i can dump my monitor and stare in whichever direction is most comfortable. I'd like better input so I can code without having to find the keys (I'm no touch-typist, but there are simple solutions when attached to a pair of decent, *cheap* gloves).
All these things are just as much about wearability (is that a word), and IMO more important than how far you can go. You don't need a PC while driving your car. But you do need to work comfortably.