Comment Re:That's just fiscally stupid. (Score 1) 437
Maybe, just maybe, they know what they're doing more than some random dude Slashdotting from work.
What if they are some random dude just slashdotting from work?
Maybe, just maybe, they know what they're doing more than some random dude Slashdotting from work.
What if they are some random dude just slashdotting from work?
there is a decent chance we'll be able to buy some from the Taliban soon.
Buy it from Pakistan now, before the Taliban takes over.
Consciousness is an instantaneous phenomenon and there is no continuity of "self".
However, just because something ("Consciousness" in this case) is emergent and cannot be well described by the sum of the parts doesn't mean we shouldn't at least consider what these sorts of human/machine interfaces might do to our perception of self in the future if ever they exist.
My prediction: as long as I can still enjoy a fine single malt - and some bacon from time to time I'll consider the future a smashing success.
I doubt anyone else could even sell this shit as a sci-fi B-movie plot.
Often, nay consistently, life seems to mimic a shitty sci-fi B-movie plot.
I think the only important word in the article is $200M. This means hype, and lots of it.
Its only hype if the movie doesn't sync with a Pink Floyd album in a meaningful way.
The cost of feathers has risen, even down is up!