Today is a good day to die.
I didn't say for whom.
Posted on 02/05/2011 6:09:46 PM PST by Immerito
n the 'Terminator' universe, Skynet was built as a Global Digital Defense Network, an artificial intelligence that could command all computerized military hardware. The military installed Skynet because it would remove human error and guarantee faster, more efficient reaction time. It also guaranteed nuclear armageddon when it gained self-awareness and forced the surviving humans into slave labor. So that part was bad. But the first thing, the network command of all computerized hardware, that was a good thing, right?
Hey, guess what, everybody! That first thing is starting to happen, and its name is RoboEarth! And just in case you're worried, that name refers to uniting all the robots on Earth in a peaceful "learning experience" and does not conjure up images of a robot revolution at all.
Geekologie alerted us to the impending doom: "Scientists have developed a network that autonomous robots can use to send and obtain directions on how to perform various tasks." Basically, it's like an Internet for robots to share and download information, much like the way humans share torrents of season 1 of 'The Walking Dead.' However, while you are wasting time watching said TV show, the robots are sharing strategic information as efficiently as possible.
Scientists have tested this new program on their robot, the TechUnited AMIGO, which was able to successfully and autonomously download all information on how to pick up and serve a bottle of water to a person, then carry out that exact activity.
Yes, we know that's not the same thing as the Terminator, but if there's one advantage humans possess over the robots, it's causing a totally irrational panic. It's not long before we go from this:
(Excerpt) Read more at blog.moviefone.com ...
Don’t make me raise your Vinge with my Asimov. [blush] I almost said my Dick. Androids! Electric sheep! Oh heck.
LOLZ! Good one.
Somebody is watching too many movies..
Anybody remember the old movie “Colossus: The Forbin Project”? Still available on DVD.
:-)
Of course, you have to appreciate the series’s rationale:
Things that can go back in time: metal endoskeletons, computer chips, liquid metal, robots with rocket launcher arms, small nuclear devices.
Things that cannot: a gun, clothing.
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mark
I did not know that. Weird indeed.
TheOldLady said, "“May you live in interesting times.” is a curse."
OldLady, I use the term in a slightly different context. When I say that to someone what I mean is, if it is SHTF time, I want you here on earth with me as an ally.
...and I mean it!
Of course, I'll be hard to find.
That's an interesting take on the phrase, and I like it better. We just have to be ready to explain it to everyone to whom we say it, LOL!, preferably before they punch us in the schnoz.
:’) Thanks again for making me feel special, TC.
“Colossus: The Forbin Project” was Cameron’s inspiration (such as it was) for the original “Terminator”. And maybe for this news.
“Colossus: The Forbin Project” was my favorite movie for a long time when I was in my early 20s.
"The idea for Terminator came to him during a fever dream, when his subconscious came up with the image of a chrome torso emerging from an explosion, dragging itself across the floor with kitchen knives."
Sounds like the inspiration for Edward Scissorhands too.
The ultimate BAD ROBOT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN1z_Z-zzMk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R-aDUVgV4s&feature=related
Eric Braeden is still hanging tough. He's one of the main characters in "The Young and the Restless." Mrs. abb TIVO's that show religiously and watches it daily.
Nope, can’t say that I do. Same goes for the red LEDs poking out of the digital tuner box on my mom’s old TV, or on car charger for my cell phone. :’) Sorry.
That's what "THEY" told you those things were. I shield all my electronic devices with foil. I suggest you do the same, just to be safe...
BBIW
For the past little while, I’ve been watching part of the movie. The whole thing’s on youtube.
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