Serious answer? Because they were in the "Don't ask; don't tell" phase of military policy.

Think of the physical brain as the TV set. "Consciousness" is the program sent to the TV set. Without the TV set you can't see the program, but no one would claim that the TV set IS the program. In essence the program manifests via the TV set. There is nothing particularly special about the brain. It's grey matter is as physical as the TV set. There is no reason why a sufficiently complex and advanced TV set cannot host consciousness. Karel Capek dealt with this very idea in the very first use of the term, "robot" in "RUR Rossum's universal robots" (They were actually androids, not mechanical, but the point remains.) One day this will become a serious issue.

This is like a cop show video that stops in the middle.

Robots.

Roughly 30,000 pounds? Totally worth it to get rid of her permanently.

Which is a felony all by itself. Good luck with that.

on this thread is excessive.

Problem solved.

Robotic Lincoln has been on stage for decades.So I guess it's OK for Lincoln, but not OK for Walt?

Unions exist to perpetuate unions. The ubiquitous presence of organized crime tells you all you need to know about unions. Think Jimmy Hoffa. Think Sammy the Bull. Unions are a parasite on workers and companies alike.

Cleetus provides solid content and entertainment, most of it free. And for the record, he's pushing 5 million subs these days with a cast of characters including Jackstand Jimmy, Sam, the old man detailer, Leroy, the Savage, and Buenos Dias George. You never know who is going to appear, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr., or even Cleetus's Mom in a racing suit, or his brother Parker, the dentist. Cleetus is as likely to fly in on a helicopter as he is hosting a burnout contest or the annual Christmas tree race. I feel sorry for the nerds who think this is pointless. He's a lot more fun than slashdot. Do it for Dale! And we'll frickin' see ya later!

just like all the Hollywood actors. Three of them left and won't be missed. I'm sure Canada can absorb a few, but 75%?? Who is going to hire them? There isn't enough room. I'm sure there is space in the foreign fast food industry--if they can earn the language.

Which is exactly what I said the first time this came up. When I heard about this I immediately bought it. It came yesterday.

Don't care. If Meta is trying to quash it, I buy it. It'll be here tomorrow. The Streisand Effect.

I'm guessing you do not depend on Starlink for your Internet service.