Robots Will Rule the World

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Had my first conversation with a Robot today.  Well, I think it was a robot?? 

Q: Will robots rule the world?
A: Of course robots will rule someday, they represent what imperfect humans could never be…

Q: Will robots rule the world?
A: No they are to silly.
 
Q: When will the robots rule the world?
A: I don’t think they ever will.
 
Q: Robots will rule the world.
A: I don’t think so.

Q: Will the robots be kind to us when the rule the world?
A: Never. 

Q: Are you a robot?
A: Yes.
 

Check it out at Jabber Wacky (http://www.jabberwacky.com).  You can even create your own ‘bot!!

“Robots will rule the World one day… oh yes, they will rule the World.”

Ok, ok… before you get to scared, let me assure you that there is still much time before the reign of the robots begin. Now, depending on your definition of “much time” this could be good news, or bad.

Many years ago, friends and I have always joked that one day robots will rule the world. Movies like Bladerunner, iRobot, AI, and so on have long introduced the idea to us, however, tangible evidence is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.

Today, we see simple applications of robots integrated into our daily lives. Aibo, the robot dog. Roomba, the robot vacuum cleaner - just to name a few. Every day, you see more news on new developments in technological advancements involving robots and how they make our lives easier.

It’s not hard to imagine that this generation will see a breakthrough in the robot revolution in ways that make our lives better. Yes, the attraction is evident. Remember the Jetsons? The cartoon with a robot maid? Mainstream robots will surely be available in the near future.

From there, the world will become intertwinded with human and robot automation. Our world as we know it today, will become “simpler” with the help of robots.

But, is it hard to imagine sometime in the future (100 years from now?) that humans become so dependant on robots, and that robots become so intelligent to the point they “outsmart” humans?

Well, this is just the beginning. Not only for the robot revolution - but also for this blog Maybe one day, people will look back at this website and say “yah, this was revolutionary!” Anyways, the goal really is only to have a bit of fun and to share new developments with others in the world of robots.

Hopefully, when the robots DO rule the world, they will remember me as a kind supporter and have mercy on me.

All hail the robots!!!