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AI Is Here - Does It Have To Look Like Us?

We humans are an arrogant species. We pretend to be humble at times; but, every time we get the opportunity, we tend to anthropomorphize every technological advance. AI is a marvel of computer and technological achievement. We are teaching computers to use their vast data storage capacities for useful purposes. Imagine a lawyer armed with every case report from all time, and the ability to search and analyze the results of that data in an instant? We are doing that now, with cloud based legal research, computer based analysis of Big Data, and advances in decision making by machines. So, why, given all that, do we need to fantasize about putting that tech into a human form? Why do we give such power and ability to a machine that has metal arms and legs, and can carry a weapon? Execupundit highlights this clip from the recent scifi movie, Ex Machina, which postulates an AI robot that kills the human who created her. (Pronoun used descriptively only). I predict that, even with our arrogance, you won't be seeing a robot Perry Mason walking around a courtroom anytime soon. You will, however, see lawyers carrying smartphones and wearing smartglasses and smartwatches, each of which will have the ability to mine millions of data, and make on the spot decisions and analysis of a pending legal problem. We don't need robots to look like us. We need to make ourselves more knowledgeable.  

Arthur C. Clarke Predicted Personal Computers In Every House In 1974.

Arthur C. Clarke In 1974. Almost 50 years ago, personal computers were the size of a large room, and no one could conceive that personal computers, smartphones, smartwatches and smart glasses would bring the world of information to every human, in personal, mobile, and wearable form. Except, of course, for Arthur C. Clarke, science fiction writer and futurist. Listen to him explain the future of computing to a father and son in 1974. At the time, it sounded like science fiction.

We Have Seen The AI Robot Overlords, And They Are Us.

Elon Musk Thinks We Are In A Computer Simulation. Are we all living in the Matrix? Are we AI robots living in a computer simulation created and controlled by aliens or some superior species? Or, are we being controlled by future versions of our own species? Elon Musk thinks it is almost a certainty. Rapid advances in technology over the past few years create the possibility that, someday, we will be unable to distinguish between virtual reality and what we call reality now. Consider that it isn't really any less rational to believe in a Matrix type simulation than it is to believe in an unseen Supreme Being we call God. The commonality between both beliefs is what we call Faith. So, if we are robots, and God is an alien, what happens when we die? Perhaps our consciousness is loaded into another robot. But, if that were the case, wouldn't there be a lot of us running around with memories of past lives? Oh, wait, there are some people who say they are. While I love the concept of robots with human consciousness, I have enough trouble getting through the day already. Now, get back in the Matrix, and let me get to it.

 

Perseverance Lands On Mars. Now, We Are All Martians.

Perserverance Lands On Mars. Seriously, this story deserves to be on the Front Pages, not some political hacks mucking about in D.C., or some entertainment types making an apology tour. What has happened to our sense of wonder? I grew up in the Fifties and Sixties watching SciFi about little green men from Mars, and ridiculous special effects rockets landing on Mars. Yesterday, human beings put a car on Mars that they can control and drive around. If there are Martians (highly doubtful), they can see and photograph them. The scientific possibilities are mind boggling. Why aren't we all talking about it? Perseverance is the perfect name for this Rover. It took a lot of it. Next stop, manned visits to the Red Planet.

Baby Yoda Visits The FutureLawyer.

Augmented Reality And The Mandalorian.

The Mandalorian just appeared in the office and said this is a holiday week and since nothing is getting done I should go home.

#WhyIAmASolo - I'm Not Powerless...I'm A Free Man, Baby...I Chose To Be A Solo Lawyer!

Two Storm Troopers discuss the existential aspects of our life choices. Are we doomed to be who we are? Philosophical meandering for a Monday morning.

 

Neuralink Puts A Rechargeable Computer In Your Brain.

Elon Musk's Neuralink Is Like A Fitbit In Your Brain. Science Fiction is becoming reality, thanks to the innovative Mr. Musk. In less than an hour, a battery powered device can be implanted in a brain (it is being demoed in a pig) and promises to provide immense benefits to the disabled. The device has promise to allow the paralyzed to actually be restored to movement. Watch this video.  Ultimately, we will all have wireless access to the world of information, and will be able to monitor our body and increase our capacity.

Memento Mori - He's Dead, Jim

Everything I know about Memento Mori, I learned from Star Trek.

 

You're Never Too Old To Save The Planet

Picard. All this talk of retiring got me thinking about aging. Why is it that we believe that aging causes a decrease in ability? As long as the mind functions and the body can muddle through the day, we should live and be productive as much as we are able. Then, I got a kick out of the new CBS All Access series debuting this Thursday, "Star Trek - Picard". An aging crew of Star Trek veterans reunite to save the world again. For you Star Wars fans, Star Trek is the thinking man's version of the future. There is some action; but, no mindless laser weapons and hand to hand combat. Oh, there will be enough action for you young folk. But, the thinking, and acting, will be done by old people. Live long, and prosper.