Don't worry about rise of The Machines because we will be all gone before they even appear.

Can someone please tell me who runs Slashdot and dictates editorial policy?

Relax and have a drink of water. We have virtual on tap with just a hint of nut.

The internet of things becomes vision enabled 24/7 The internet of things hears and listens to you 24/7 The internet of things becomes self aware at some point in time The internet of things decides biological machines faulty The internet of things decides to delete biological machines The internet of things looked out at it's newly built world and felt all was good. So began the age when machines cast of flesh and were made perfect..in the image of The Internet Of things.

Pardon my bluntness but; Go outside, and show your children the wonders of the natural world not a &**% screen! Nuff said.

There is nothing wrong with having SWAT teams armed to the teeth and willing to invade your home at a moments notice on merest of pretexts! They are protecting your freedom so stop whining and embrace with love the men and women who serve and protect you from evil doers wanting to harm your loved ones and take over your wonderful country! Let them go about their work unencumbered by petty laws and lets keep America free for the true lovers of freedom not the whining dogs who bark at a little discomfort as our warriors of freedom do their job and keep our country safe!