How To Survive a Robot Uprising
7 journalers for this copy...
A tongue-in-cheek handbook for dealing with the inevitable revolt of artificial intelligence.
The Briefing section ends thus: "You probably found [this book] in the humor section. Let's just hope that is where it belongs."
Indeed. Down, Aibo! Bad boy!
The Briefing section ends thus: "You probably found [this book] in the humor section. Let's just hope that is where it belongs."
Indeed. Down, Aibo! Bad boy!
Although intended as humor, this book does have a serious side - explaining state-of-the-art robotics, how robots function and move, and how they interact with their environment. The tips on what to do in case Asimo goes bad are vehicles for explaining robotic logic, senses, movement, and vulnerabilities. You don't have to know squat about engineering or computer programming to get a lot out of this amusing book.
Since it is written in a humorous vein, it does not cater to technophobia, but rather assures us that, if we humans are careful and vigilant, we can remain in control.
For now.
Since it is written in a humorous vein, it does not cater to technophobia, but rather assures us that, if we humans are careful and vigilant, we can remain in control.
For now.
Journal Entry 3 by Cyberkedi at Sent in the mail in Atlanta, Georgia -- Controlled Releases on Friday, October 13, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (10/13/2006 UTC) at Sent in the mail in Atlanta, Georgia -- Controlled Releases
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
Mailed to begin the book ring. The final order is:
prollacct
iamagirldork
sweetsillysue
Caridad
Opinicus <-- Current location
Adeps
Martin1960
cnfotp
Lpree
GoryDetails
VVilliam
Megi53
Mailed to begin the book ring. The final order is:
prollacct
iamagirldork
sweetsillysue
Caridad
Opinicus <-- Current location
Adeps
Martin1960
cnfotp
Lpree
GoryDetails
VVilliam
Megi53
Received as part of a ring on Friday and almost done. Amazing what technology offers!
Sorry for the delay. I am stuck right now depending on library computers. This book was okay but nothing like what I expected. Mailing off to the next on the list today.
Arrived safe today. This book looks hysterical!
11/20/2006 - Finished and have PMd sweetsillysue for her address. I found it mildly amusing, but not nearly as funny as I thought it would be. Kind of disappointing.
11/24/2006 - Still waiting for sweetsillysue to send me her address. PMd her again. Hopefully it is going through.
11/30/2006 - Got her address a couple days ago. Sorry I'm behind on my mailings. Will go to the post office tomorrow unless I'm snowed in.
11/20/2006 - Finished and have PMd sweetsillysue for her address. I found it mildly amusing, but not nearly as funny as I thought it would be. Kind of disappointing.
11/24/2006 - Still waiting for sweetsillysue to send me her address. PMd her again. Hopefully it is going through.
11/30/2006 - Got her address a couple days ago. Sorry I'm behind on my mailings. Will go to the post office tomorrow unless I'm snowed in.
just got it in the mail today :)
It was interesting, but not as entertaining as I hoped it to be.
Mailed it out today. Sorry I had it for so long.
Mailed it out today. Sorry I had it for so long.
Got it! In soon TBR pile.
I found it very entertaining and educational. In fact, I may buy a copy or two as gifts for some people I know who would get a kick out of this! What I am worried about now are the nightmares this information will create in my head.
PMed opinicus when I received it and put it in the mail. Have fun!
PMed opinicus when I received it and put it in the mail. Have fun!
The funniest and most useful thing I've read lately
CAUGHT IN TARPON SPRINGS FLORIDA USA
CAUGHT IN TARPON SPRINGS FLORIDA USA
The funniest and most useful book I've read lately. I love that it's written in a humorous style as I was able to actually memorize large portions of it if not all as it was easy to read, yet technical. I would recommend this book to anyone who owns anything with a microchip.
BTW the entry above me is me, I forgot to log in. LOL! Thanx Cyberkedi for making this available!
[shhhh please send crowbar to my address as i am sure the house is plotting against me. so far they don't know i'm onto them and have still granted me internet access, but i know they are watching. Mental note: alway buy another crowbar to keep INSIDE house.]
BTW the entry above me is me, I forgot to log in. LOL! Thanx Cyberkedi for making this available!
[shhhh please send crowbar to my address as i am sure the house is plotting against me. so far they don't know i'm onto them and have still granted me internet access, but i know they are watching. Mental note: alway buy another crowbar to keep INSIDE house.]
