Universal Basic Income

[g5000]

"We are experiencing a higher than average call volume ."

Every time.

Uh, that isn't how averages work...

Supposedly, if you curse your head off, you get put through to a human more quickly.

This seems to be true in the times I've tried it. The f-bomb works wonders.

Also, my family used to be shocked when I started shouting "REPRESENATIVE! REPRESENTATIVE! REPRESENTATIVES!" But it works.

Now I see commercials where people do that and my family turns their heads and stare at me with admiration and wonder.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Supposedly, if you curse your head off, you get put through to a human more quickly.

This seems to be true in the times I've tried it. The f-bomb works wonders.

Also, my family used to be shocked when I started shouting "REPRESENATIVE! REPRESENTATIVE! REPRESENTATIVES!" But it works.

Now I see commercials where people do that and my family turns their heads and stare at me with admiration and wonder.

I had to do EXACTLY THAT when trying to lead a large remote meeting just about 2 weeks ago. Several people got to watch.

 

[g5000]

Like, yachts?

More like electric cars.

But I suppose there will be the yacht-equivalent robot companions. Deluxe models which not only keep you company, but also carry out hits on your business competitors and bribe politicians and slap your trophy wife around.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

More like electric cars.

So all the people who own 2 Teslas now will own a Tesla and a Scarlett android?

Who would these people be? I don't see many of them at the grocery store.

Point being, I don't see the android thing scaling down and becoming ubiquitous, like cell phones.

Maybe like a Teddy Ruxpin version, haha

 

[g5000]

"I'm sorry, honey. I'm leaving you for the RX-2395 Kim Bassinger option."

 

[g5000]

So all the people who own 2 Teslas now will own a Tesla and a Scarlett android?

Who would these people be? I don't see many of them at the grocery store.

Point being, I don't see the android thing scaling down and becoming ubiquitous, like cell phones.

Maybe like a Teddy Ruxpin version, haha

Yeah exactly. Teddy Ruxpin. It doesn't have to be a humanoid companion. It can be a teddy bear or a porcelain doll.

Or even a simple headset.

We're almost there.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Yeah exactly. Teddy Ruxpin. It doesn't have to be a humanoid companion. It can be a teddy bear or a porcelain doll.

Or even a simple headset.

We're almost there.

Oh, well, that's a far cry from "a fully functional Scarlett Johanssen".

We already have what you describe. I can load AI into a blow up doll with a speaker.

When porn goes away, I will buy in more. But I don't think that's happening.

 

[g5000]

Oh, well, that's a far Cary from "a fully functional Scarlett Johanssen".

We already have what you describe. I can load AI into a blow up doll with a speaker.

A hundred years ago, if you told someone everyone in America would own a machine which could do the things our PCs do, they would not have believed you.

I'm optimistic about the Scarlett Johansen thing. For everyone.

We are incapable of even imagining what the future holds. It's going to be really cool, though. I envy my kids.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

A hundred years ago, if you told someone everyone in America would own a machine which could do the things our PCs do, they would not have believed you.

No doubt. And we simplified those machines in many ways. No more tubes. Smaller size. Cheaper materials. Faster manufacturing.

But.. how many moving parts, in a computer? Why, it's ZERO, if you use a solid state drive. Save for cooling fans.

I remember the wonder and the marveling at the Disney Animatronics at Disneyworld in the 70s and 80s.

Did we get a George Washington on every porch? No, we got Chuck E Cheese.

What aren't cars now cheaper? They are more expensive than ever. By a long shot.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

I'm optimistic about the Scarlett Johansen thing. For everyone.

Ha, a guy's gotta dream

 

[BackAgain]

It's there for everyone to see. Sorry.

And we all could have predicted you would say it anyway.

Your lie is now manifest for all to see.
Your lies are predictable.

And you’re not even honest enough to admit.

But, as we’ve both now noted: it’s there for all to see.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

We are incapable of even imagining what the future holds. It's going to be really cool, though. I envy my kids.

Very true. For those who can afford it.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Does the earned income tax credit functions like this by providing financial support to low-income workers?