Robots vs. Humans And Other Security Issues 290
An Anonymous Reader submits word that "Cnn.com is presenting an artcle on the 'World Economic Forum' suggesting that the scientists predict the future danger of humans being taken over by robots. The exact lead in reads, 'Scientists at this week's World Economic Forum have predicted a grim future replete with unprecedented biological threats, global warming and the possible takeover of humans by robots.'"
Robot wars? (Score:4, Funny)
Unless they want to just ram us into extinction with wedge shaped chunks of metal.
221: C-Ya (Score:1, Funny)
Reminds me of the old SNL skit... (Score:2, Funny)
scene = a backyard garden where elderly people are taking care of their flowers, etc
suddenly, they're attacked by crude, oilcan-like tin robots for no reason at all. they run away screaming, but can't get away and are eventually taken down by the robots.
the spoof is of a tv commercial where the company is selling robot insurance.
Robot takover (Score:3, Funny)
hmm (Score:5, Funny)
Cars and horses. (Score:3, Funny)
Also, I think it was Bill McDonough of the University of Virginia who, when asked about the design of "intelligent vehicles," pointed out that there exists an intelligent car that automatically avoids hazards, will refuel itself, and can find it's way back to its home without the driver: it's called a horse.
That's why we need this. :-) (Score:5, Funny)
Old Lady #2: They didn't have enough money for the funeral.
Old Lady #3: It's so hard nowadays, with all the gangs and rap music..
Old Lady #1: What about the robots?
Old Lady #4: Oh, they're everywhere!
Old Lady #1: I don't even know why the scientists make them.
Old Lady #2: Darren and I have a policy with Old Glory Insurance, in case we're attacked by robots.
Old Lady #1: An insurance policy with a robot plan? Certainly, I'm too old.
Old Lady #2: Old Glory covers anyone over the age of 50 against robot attack, regardless of current health.
[ cut to Sam Waterston, Compensated Endorser ]
Sam Waterson: I'm Sam Waterston, of the popular TV series "Law & Order". As a senior citizen, you're probably aware of the threat robots pose. Robots are everywhere, and they eat old people's medicine for fuel. Well, now there's a company that offers coverage against the unfortunate event of robot attack, with Old Glory Insurance. Old Glory will cover you with no health check-up or age consideration.
[ SUPER: Limitied Benefits First Two Years ]
You need to feel safe. And that's harder and harder to do nowadays, because robots may strike at any time.
[ show pie chart reading "Cause of Death in Persons Over 50 Years of Age": Heart Disease, 42% - Robots, 58% ]
And when they grab you with those metal claws, you can't break free.. because they're made of metal, and robots are strong. Now, for only $4 a month, you can achieve peace of mind in a world full of grime and robots, with Old Glory Insurance. So, don't cower under your afghan any longer. Make a choice.
[ SUPER: "WARNING: Persons denying the existence of Robots may be Robots themselves. ]
Old Glory Insurance. For when the metal ones decide to come for you - and they will.
Melange is the answer!!! (Score:3, Funny)
Of course, the solution to the vastly reduced computational power that can be focused at any particular problem is the spice Melange.
Melange is also known for its geriatric properties, sometimes quadrupling a person's lifetime.
While having the ability to hone one's thoughts to never-before attained speed an accuracy, Melange is also horiffically addictive. Withdrawl is usually fatal.
The Drug Enforcement Agency is lobbying Congress to enable the Anti-Balistic Missile Defense system to aid in the interception of illegal importation of this drug, and to share the assosciated knowledge with any other interested country.
Melange is harvested from the extremely arid world known as Arakkis, several thousand light years from earth. It is the most precious substance in the universe.
Scientists were found to be rolling on the floor laughing when consulted about the concern of spice importation.
Between fits of hysterical laughter, Dr. Charles Atreus informed us that "We currently know of no way to travel anywhere near the speed of light, let alone carry several hundred tonnes of the material to Earth in even a few years."
The Hegemony of Machines Overthrowing Homo-Sapiens, or HOMOHS, was not available for comment.
Re:That's why we need this. :-) (Score:3, Funny)
But don't believe them! Don't believe them! Look what happened to Grandma! [rotten.com]
Re:Better rule... (Score:2, Funny)