I just want a robot that can clean my house. None of this Roomba bullshit -- I want something that does the dishes and puts them away, hangs up my clothes, deals with my mail, and like that, exactly like I tell it to. Which is why a robot would be better than a person, paid or spouse.
Wesley: I stabbed you. I should apologize for that. But I'm honestly not sure how. I think it'll just be awkward. Gunn: Good call. Wesley: Okay.
'Time Bomb'
Natter 41: Why Do I Click on ita's Links?!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Jan 04, 2006 9:35:29 am PST #7304 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
ChiKat - Jan 04, 2006 9:36:30 am PST #7305 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I just want a robot that can clean my house. None of this Roomba bullshit -- I want something that does the dishes and puts them away, hangs up my clothes, deals with my mail, and like that, exactly like I tell it to.
Will it do my laundry and mop and clean the litter box? If so, sign me up! I want one!
Jessica - Jan 04, 2006 9:38:16 am PST #7306 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I just want everything in my home to be wirelessly networked and programmable. And I should be able to control it with the implants in my brain.
Jesse - Jan 04, 2006 9:38:24 am PST #7307 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Will it do my laundry and mop and clean the litter box? If so, sign me up! I want one!
It will do all of those things! Actually, if it's Rosie Jetson, I think it'll make your dinner, too.
ChiKat - Jan 04, 2006 9:39:53 am PST #7308 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Rosie Jetson threw a lot of attitude. I don't think I want that in my robot.
Jesse - Jan 04, 2006 9:42:08 am PST #7309 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Good call, ChiKat. Really, I don't want it to be all that humanoid. Just super effective.
ChiKat - Jan 04, 2006 9:43:59 am PST #7310 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
ION, I just watched that Letterman clip with Bill O'Reilly. I really hate him. Can my robot also be an assassin?
Jessica - Jan 04, 2006 9:45:19 am PST #7311 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Now that we're back to housework, can anyone answer my questions about Roombas and rugs?
Also, I recently read this book, which deals with AI rights, and enjoyed it quite a bit. For people who like this sort of thing, this is the sort of thing they will like. (Nothing much new in it,but it's a very pleasant read.)
Betsy HP - Jan 04, 2006 9:45:56 am PST #7312 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
What AI do we have around us anyway?
I'm pretty sure that automatic translation is considered an AI application. There used to be a geek joke that AI was always ten years away, it was just that the baseline kept shifting. Now it's here. Dayamn.
Things like robots that can walk are also AI.
Dana - Jan 04, 2006 9:48:29 am PST #7313 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I am ten seconds into the Bill O'Reilly clip, but so far, the best thing is that the band introduced him by playing "Baba O'Riley."