To: stephenjohnbanker; Silentgypsy; Darksheare; Tax-chick
SG --
"Was it Heinlein who wrote a book about the toasters revolting because, AI’s that they were, they determined that humans weren’t bright enough to run the planet and that the appliances would do a better job?" SJB -- "Yes it was."
NnB -- "Wut?"
In "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress", Heinlein told the story of Adam Selene, the Lunar AI who directed the revolution.
Toasters? I don't remember that.
481 posted on
10/05/2012 4:07:44 PM PDT by
NicknamedBob
(The Administration styles itself as 'Leading from Behind'. I call that 'Following'. -- Mitt Romney)
To: NicknamedBob
They must have made toast. Everyone does.
482 posted on
10/05/2012 4:10:00 PM PDT by
Tax-chick
(Optimism is much shallower than hope.)
To: NicknamedBob
I just listened to “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” a few months ago and I don’t think that was the one.
491 posted on
10/05/2012 8:50:02 PM PDT by
Silentgypsy
(If you love your freedom, thank a vet.)
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