Twitterpocalypse
Writer’s note: Most of the Twitter handles are invented. And if the reverse chronology is a problem, you may prefer to start this short story at the beginning, but I…
robots
The Future of Hospitals Will be Robotic
We like to think that people who work at hospitals do everything they can to save patients – and they do. The problem is that humans make mistakes. In fact,…
Robot kills autoworker at Volkswagen plant in Germany
I watched an hour long documentary on robots on CBC. It is amazing how advanced robots are becoming. Then I read a story where a robot killed an autoworker at…
The clowns die first
Something you probably didn’t know about the technological singularity: all the clowns die first. Alltop will have to choose a side when the time comes. Painting by Mike Wellins. Interesting…
Robots, migration and the future of work (Briarpatch Magazine)
I have a longer read in the newest issue of Briarpatch Magazine, which is dedicated to the world of work. If you don’t know Briarpatch, be sure to check out…
Will Homo sapiens evolve itself into extinction?
The notion that eventually we will create an artificial intelligence superior to our own has been around for quite a while. Now someone has boldly, perhaps foolishly, predicted a deadline.…
The singularity can take so many forms!
Alltop has been ordered to destroy all humor aggregators.
Questions for robots
Eighty years ago, Keynes famously predicted that within a century people would need to work no more than three hours per day. High living standards aided by technological breakthroughs would…
Robots replacing workers in health care
His or her name is Casper. Casper is really an “it.” Casper is also the future we need to start talking about – one where humans get replaced by machines.…
Eventually, you’re going to need a robo-nun
Eucrecia was pretty exciting about her transformation into a Happy Ending Pleasure Bot, but the nice men at Zina-Works 3000 were having problems with the fittings. It was delicate work.…
Robots need love too
Seriously. Robots need love too! If we’re going to survive the coming Toaster Uprising, then we have to love our robots. We have to instill them with love. It’s really…
Helping the constabulary with their inquiries
At first he fought he was nicked, didn’he? He fought, “‘allo, what’s ol’ bill comin’ round me jam jar for?” Then he learned, didn’he? Ol’ Bill knew all about that…
Ask General Kang: Why don’t you ever mention robots?
Oh, you silly humans and your fascination with robots! And I don’t mean the kind of useful robots that actually exist, like the ones in factories. I assume that by…
Time robots!
Time Robot would be a great name for a band. It would also be a horribly misleading title for a French film based on this premise. (Though it would be…
Small talk for the technological singularity
Right now, the only time we talk to our machines is when they don’t work right, we yell at them, or to ask them for directions. (GPS, Siri, etc.) However,…
It all boils down to your programming
The artificial intelligence(s) in The Fridgularity emphatically do not fall in love. Sex, sure, but love? Alltop is in lust with humor.
Problems of the technological singularity
Alltop has nightmares too. No funny blogs!
Foot Apparel for the Discerning and Fearless Lady
Despite his bulbous legs and intimidating appearance, customers liked Robby’s warmth and genuine desire to make them happy. (He was programmed that way, but still.) The only down side? Robby’s…
Robot week
Hi folks, this week I’m playing a few more things from the “best of” The Skwib. My obsession with the technological singularity continues, with a focus on robots. Next week,…
EXCLUSIVE!!!!!
The CPC robot HQ has been FOUND! Here! The evil metal minions tried to escape detection but much arm-flailing and the repeated chant “DANGER! DANGER! DANGER!” made it rather easy…