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To: NicknamedBob

Yah. Like “Action!”


139 posted on 03/01/2009 6:54:18 AM PST by Monkey Face (A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries.)
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To: Monkey Face; Darksheare

Good point. “Action!”, (and “Reaction!”), is a cautionary tale in the Frankenstein mold.

At least my android was not a horde of robots out to take over the world. She was willing to take over that which was of interest to her, and let the rest of the world go by.

That wasn’t too good for anyone affected by it, but that is the nature of the caution.

Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics don’t work. You can’t teach ethics to a robot. You can only give it purpose.

Be careful what you wish for.


145 posted on 03/01/2009 7:10:34 AM PST by NicknamedBob ("Let me entertain you. Let me make you ..." well, smile isn't quite the right word, is it?)
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