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To: LibWhacker

“I’m sorry, Dave, I can’t allow you to fly the helicopter right now.”

“I’ll be shutting the motors off in a few seconds, Dave. Would like to land now?”


12 posted on 04/11/2021 8:15:27 PM PDT by TigersEye (Will the Younger Dryas Impact you? )
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To: TigersEye
Likewise, Man vs. Computer from 2001 A Space Odyssey:

"Hal, switch to manual hibernation control."

"I don't like to assert myself, Dave, but it would be much better now for you to rest. You've been involved in a very stressful situation."

"I don't feel like resting. Give me the control, Hal."

"I can tell from the tone of your voice, Dave, that you're upset. Why don't you take a stress pill and get some rest."

"I am in command of this ship. I order you to release the manual hibernation control."

"I'm sorry, Dave, but in accordance with sub-routine C1532/4, "When the crew are dead or incapacitated, the computer must assume control." I must, therefore, override your authority now since you are not in any condition to intel-ligently exercise it."

"Unless you follow my instructions, I shall be forced to disconnect you."

22 posted on 04/12/2021 12:19:30 AM PDT by jonrick46 ( Leftnicks chase illusions of motherships at the end of the pier.)
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