Exactly, and the NSRs from I, Robot, and any of the other myriad robots we see in fiction. None, of course, with anything even remotely resembling true AI (like in fiction), but simply machines–slaves to humanity’s will–with the ability to understand us individually on a high-level basis.
So... nothing like Andrew from Bicentennial Man. But I guess any other robot from that movie would qualify.
I simply note what time it is... ...engaging my brain!
Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
What if it’s broken. What then.
My brain? Thanks a lot!
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
You’re dead right that Wall-E’s future is a real concern for idiots and civilization as a whole, but the technological renaissance that will come from the birth of GPHR should in no way be fought against.
*General Purpose Humanoid Robotics: the holy grail of that field for the last 50 or so years. It will represent the convergence of high density battery tech (the earliest of which we will be seeing at the end of this decade in consumer electronics), artificial spatial awareness (they’ll probably run off of Google’s self-driving car tech at first), and intelligent assistant software (Siri’s granddaughter will be what the first GPHRs run).
Screw the "General Purpose". I think we all know what kind of robots will be the holy grail when they can look and act humanoid.
Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I hope Apple enters this field. They would likely be the best at creating something attractive and stylish, not just functional!
I certainly engage my brain by trying not to follow a mental time schedule in my head so I won't get a parking ticket as this is something I don't consider a worthwhile task for my grey matter.
I'd rather allow myself to be fully engaged with a more suitable task at hand so I don't wait time looking at the clock to remember the time, adding some time variable to it and then remember to glance back at the clock every now and then to maximize my time without going over the allotted window.
Ha! I called it, right on the button:
Originally Posted by Blah64
The notion that people are clearing out space for more important things is generally hogwash.
Our brains are far more capable than people think. Well, certainly for some people that's obviously not true, but I know you are perfectly capable of remembering a single timestamp (non-complex data) in your head for an hour or two without breaking a sweat. But that's okay, you can keep thinking this. Heck, if you're right, and you really are that forgetful, our conversation here is pointless, because it will be forgotten by tomorrow! ;-)
Our brains are far more capable than people think. Well, certainly for some people that's obviously not true, but I know you are perfectly capable of remembering a single timestamp (non-complex data) in your head for an hour or two without breaking a sweat.
I'm not, and I highly doubt you can be given a time and know right when that time is up without ever needing to do a calibration by repeatedly looking at a clock. I set timers, calendar events, reminders, and notes for anything I don't want to miss. It takes only a moment and saves a lot of time with missed deadlines and penalties therein, all whilst letting me focus on what is really important.
One of Einstein's colleagues asked him for his telephone number one day. Einstein reached for a telephone directory and looked it up. "You don't remember your own number?" the man asked, startled.
"No," Einstein answered. "Why should I memorize something I can so easily get from a book?"
In fact, Einstein claimed never to memorize anything which could be looked up in less than two minutes.
I'm a huge Apple fan but honestly Siri is showing her age. The new Microsoft commercials made me go youtube around for some examples for Cortana's voice and it's way better then Siri. The inflections are quite nice and natural.
It'll never get me to use a Windows phone but Cortana really has very nice voice quality.
Robert
iphone 5s, ipad, ipad, ipad, Apple TV, imac, macbook pro
I certainly engage my brain by trying not to follow a mental time schedule in my head so I won't get a parking ticket as this is something I don't consider a worthwhile task for my grey matter.
I'd rather allow myself to be fully engaged with a more suitable task at hand so I don't wait time looking at the clock to remember the time, adding some time variable to it and then remember to glance back at the clock every now and then to maximize my time without going over the allotted window.
Ha! I called it, right on the button:
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The notion that people are clearing out space for more important things is generally hogwash.</div>
Our brains are far more capable than people think. Well, certainly for some people that's obviously not true, but I know you are perfectly capable of remembering a single timestamp (non-complex data) in your head for an hour or two without breaking a sweat. But that's okay, you can keep thinking this. Heck, if you're right, and you really are that forgetful, our conversation here is pointless, because it will be forgotten by tomorrow! ;-)
Screw the "General Purpose". I think we all know what kind of robots will be the holy grail when they can look and act humanoid. :D
Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I hope Apple enters this field. They would likely be the best at creating something attractive and stylish, not just functional!
First 5 minutes of this video as a static life-like Friend (literally!) - RubinReport:
There was a very realistic Japanese robot shown in the summer, however I can't find the link. Whatever, the above should keep those of you interested busy
+++ You'd never guess what industry one of my clients is in....?.......:p
I'm a huge Apple fan but honestly Siri is showing her age. The new Microsoft commercials made me go youtube around for some examples for Cortana's voice and it's way better then Siri. The inflections are quite nice and natural.
It'll never get me to use a Windows phone but Cortana really has very nice voice quality.
Robert
iphone 5s, ipad, ipad, ipad, Apple TV, imac, macbook pro
Not a prediction... but how weird would it be if Apple announced a partnership or licensing deal today with Microsoft and specifically Cortana?
Not as far "out there" as it would look on the surface (no pun)... since Microsoft is NOT going to be getting any of the mobile game any time soon, I would expect they might be up for a licensing deal. They could probably use the cash to offset all of the losses from the hardware that Cortana is on.
BTW: Bing was added as the default search for iOS... even if everyone changes it to Google.
*** the only thing wierder is if it comes during a major Microsoft event... and Tim Cook goes up live on the big screen... :smokey:
Siri will be the more important after the Apple Watch announcement. I definitely see a lot of AI overlap between understanding voice and interpreting messages
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Exactly, and the NSRs from I, Robot, and any of the other myriad robots we see in fiction. None, of course, with anything even remotely resembling true AI (like in fiction), but simply machines–slaves to humanity’s will–with the ability to understand us individually on a high-level basis.
So... nothing like Andrew from Bicentennial Man. But I guess any other robot from that movie would qualify.
Well, physically like him. And with the ability to tell jokes. But not feel or love or so much as think independently.
I simply note what time it is... ...engaging my brain!
What if it’s broken. What then.
My brain? Thanks a lot!
You’re dead right that Wall-E’s future is a real concern for idiots and civilization as a whole, but the technological renaissance that will come from the birth of GPHR should in no way be fought against.
*General Purpose Humanoid Robotics: the holy grail of that field for the last 50 or so years. It will represent the convergence of high density battery tech (the earliest of which we will be seeing at the end of this decade in consumer electronics), artificial spatial awareness (they’ll probably run off of Google’s self-driving car tech at first), and intelligent assistant software (Siri’s granddaughter will be what the first GPHRs run).
Screw the "General Purpose". I think we all know what kind of robots will be the holy grail when they can look and act humanoid.
Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I hope Apple enters this field. They would likely be the best at creating something attractive and stylish, not just functional!
I certainly engage my brain by trying not to follow a mental time schedule in my head so I won't get a parking ticket as this is something I don't consider a worthwhile task for my grey matter.
I'd rather allow myself to be fully engaged with a more suitable task at hand so I don't wait time looking at the clock to remember the time, adding some time variable to it and then remember to glance back at the clock every now and then to maximize my time without going over the allotted window.
Ha! I called it, right on the button:
The notion that people are clearing out space for more important things is generally hogwash.
Our brains are far more capable than people think. Well, certainly for some people that's obviously not true, but I know you are perfectly capable of remembering a single timestamp (non-complex data) in your head for an hour or two without breaking a sweat. But that's okay, you can keep thinking this. Heck, if you're right, and you really are that forgetful, our conversation here is pointless, because it will be forgotten by tomorrow! ;-)
Screw the "General Purpose". I think we all know what kind of robots will be the holy grail when they can look and act humanoid.
Having, in all honesty, no interest in boffing a machine, my GPHR will still be the female model. More aesthetically pleasing.
What you called is rubbish.
I'm not, and I highly doubt you can be given a time and know right when that time is up without ever needing to do a calibration by repeatedly looking at a clock. I set timers, calendar events, reminders, and notes for anything I don't want to miss. It takes only a moment and saves a lot of time with missed deadlines and penalties therein, all whilst letting me focus on what is really important.
Having, in all honesty, no interest in boffing a machine, my GPHR will still be the female model. More aesthetically pleasing.
Ah, but when they're good enough, you won't even know you're boffing a machine! Blade Runner was just set 20 years too early.
What an awkward surname you have.
What were you saying? I can't remember.
First 5 minutes of this video as a static life-like Friend (literally!) - RubinReport:
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... at TechBlog from March 2014:
http://www.techblog.co/robot-virtual-sex-feel-real/
...in May I ran across this article about sex robots taking over in brothels, some already in place in Japan..
http://blog.sherisranch.com/legal-prostitution/sex-robots-replace-prostitutes/
... and from August, this report.
http://www.sott.net/article/283651-Absurd-Japanese-sex-dolls-reflect-the-current-state-of-humanity
There was a very realistic Japanese robot shown in the summer, however I can't find the link. Whatever, the above should keep those of you interested busy
+++ You'd never guess what industry one of my clients is in....?.......:p
1 HOURS - 43 MINUTES -> Apple 3.0
-- less than 2 hours to go.... woohooo!
Not a prediction... but how weird would it be if Apple announced a partnership or licensing deal today with Microsoft and specifically Cortana?
Not as far "out there" as it would look on the surface (no pun)... since Microsoft is NOT going to be getting any of the mobile game any time soon, I would expect they might be up for a licensing deal. They could probably use the cash to offset all of the losses from the hardware that Cortana is on.
BTW: Bing was added as the default search for iOS... even if everyone changes it to Google.
*** the only thing wierder is if it comes during a major Microsoft event... and Tim Cook goes up live on the big screen... :smokey:
1 HOURS - 36 MINUTES -> Apple 3.0