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Comment They're already here, Mulder. (Score 2) 216

"When will we trust robots?" The answer is negative. We already do.

The threshold for tolerance is when I get something I want, and get it reasonably reliably. Just like trust in humans. I'll loan you $20 after you earn some level of trust.

I trust using ATM's, because I need cash when the bank's closed, and haven't had one miscount my withdrawl yet.

I trust my floor cleaner (Mint 5200), because I don't want to do it, and it hasn't hurt the dogs or kids.

I will trust my first self-driving car when it drives as good as an average human, and the insurance rates reflect that. Simple.

The robot revolution is here, it's just being delivered little bits at a time.

Comment Yer Doing it Wrong (Score 4, Insightful) 171

If your smart phone is too cumbersome, the solution is NOT to get another gadget to add to the complexity.

Seriously, some folks are so gadget happy with their oohh-aaahh features on their phones that they forget why they bought it.Speak with your wallet. Buy a phone that works for your needs, and is easy to use.

Comment Re:Don't like it (Score 2) 475

I work at a power company. I will also attest that DST doesn't reduce power consumption. DST is based on the obsolete premise that the use of electrical power is lighting. That hasn't been true for decades- perhaps a century.

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