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Sooo, Westworld. I've started watching this series, at the urging of a friend. So many questions. I'm not quite sure if I ''like'' it just yet, but I'm intrigued.

A couple of questions swirling around in my mind so far:

Could a programmed machine, deviate from its ''script'' and evolve into its own ''being?''

Might AI ever become self-aware? Are the machines that are part of WW at all self-aware, or at least the older ones who've had more ''experiences'' and ''memories'' than the newer models?

Is it immoral to play a game whereby the players are permitted to act out any and all deviant fantasies with/against the machines? (ie: rape, murder, etc) - I find it to be immoral, despite the fact the robots are not capable of feeling pain, sadness, etc. (but they are as realistic as humans, in terms of reactions, expressing feelings, etc)

So many questions. I'll have to keep watching, but it's a bit creepy, and unsettling. Maybe that's the point?


Don't tell me anything, please. I've only watched the first episode of Season 1. lol
Speaking of show recommendations, Locke & Key, The Witcher (sadly only one season each), and Letterkenny (something like seven seasons) are all worthy diversions for those with extra time on their hands.
The Witcher looks good, but L&K...that's from a comic story? Meh, not really my thing.
I rented Midway. It was really good. 

(Mar 30, 2020 03:11 PM)Leigha Wrote: [ -> ]The Witcher looks good, but L&K...that's from a comic story? Meh, not really my thing.

Locke & Key is probably not what you'd expect from a graphic novel. I'd bet you'd like it.
I hope all the media coverage on the virus isn't distracting everyone from Biden’s cognitive impairment.
I don't know who could miss Biden's mental decline. Non-voters maybe?
(Apr 2, 2020 03:23 AM)Syne Wrote: [ -> ]I don't know who could miss Biden's mental decline. Non-voters maybe?

Is this a trend in the USA.....only dumb asses run for office? Smart people know better, they'd rather be critics? Must pay more with perks. When was the last intelligent  potus elected?
The women who were in the running, weren't dumb asses, just sayin.' Wink Well, Liz Warren was a bit out there, but she wasn't dumb.


I'm finding it interesting that so many Americans were against raising the minimum wage to $15 in some cases, yet these minimum wage earners are now making up many of the ''essential worker'' jobs right now, and are on the front lines of this crisis.
(Apr 2, 2020 06:34 PM)Leigha Wrote: [ -> ]The women who were in the running, weren't dumb asses, just sayin.' Wink Well, Liz Warren was a bit out there, but she wasn't dumb.


I'm finding it interesting that so many Americans were against raising the minimum wage to $15 in some cases, yet these minimum wage earners are now making up many of the ''essential worker'' jobs right now, and are on the front lines of this crisis.

Good point. 

They’re looking into providing some sort hazard pay for people in the medical field but maybe they should provide it for all essential workers.

Did you see that Musk donated the wrong kind of ventilators? They were sleep apnea machines. Oops!