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Korhaul wrote:

I think that what we're all forgetting here is that reclining seats to view such footage is hardly an innovation. Perhaps having the screens implanted in to your eye, allowing you to lay where ever you please would be something. But we all know there is no such thing!!

I think this is probably a good thing. Personally I'm not on board with the whole cyborg technology stuff. I can see the potential, sure, but something about replacing body parts with machinery just concerns me greatly. Besides, what if that eye were to malfunction?

Ponyi meridia wrote:

I think this is probably a good thing. Personally I'm not on board with the whole cyborg technology stuff. I can see the potential, sure, but something about replacing body parts with machinery just concerns me greatly. Besides, what if that eye were to malfunction?

There is no such thing as uncomfortable modifications if you choose K-Mods. Besides, everyone knows... malfunctions are for impure breeds and for political dissidents.

Vocenae wrote:

Yeah, actually. It was weird and uncomfortable. Recline in the comfort of your own home, not in public. I couldn't get into the movie until I put the seat back in default position.

It's not the concept that is bad, it's the implementation and the users that are bad.

Ponyi meridia wrote:

I think this is probably a good thing. Personally I'm not on board with the whole cyborg technology stuff. I can see the potential, sure, but something about replacing body parts with machinery just concerns me greatly. Besides, what if that eye were to malfunction?

I think cyborg stuff is more appropriate if you actually need it. Like to replace a limb or something.

Yos namoi wrote:

I think cyborg stuff is more appropriate if you actually need it. Like to replace a limb or something.

Well in that context, I do agree that cyborg technology is needed. It's when replacing limbs and organs for the sake of being more robotic or "cool" that concerns me. To be fair though, the likelihood of people replacing their organic parts for machines willingly would be pretty low for real life in the future, considering how freaking expensive that would be. Even in the event businesses demand it, the decision wouldn't be very popular and frankly, why bother with cyborg employees when the company can go all the way with robots and hire mechanics to repair them?

Ponyi meridia wrote:

Well in that context, I do agree that cyborg technology is needed. It's when replacing limbs and organs for the sake of being more robotic or "cool" that concerns me. To be fair though, the likelihood of people replacing their organic parts for machines willingly would be pretty low for real life in the future, considering how freaking expensive that would be. Even in the event businesses demand it, the decision wouldn't be very popular and frankly, why bother with cyborg employees when the company can go all the way with robots and hire mechanics to repair them?

But...but... What if I want to be a superhero like, oh I don't know, Cyborg?

Neornith wrote:

Except the executioner?

All too possible.

Yos namoi wrote:

Replacing people with robots sounds more costly and counterproductive. Plus, where will all these people work then? Robot labor is not something we should be encourage nor welcome as it just means more homelessness and poverty.
Some people would certainly go for cybernetic enhancements for the sake of having them, but as you said it would be expensive and I doubt many people would be up for it, but they'll still be there. No point in trying to stop them, it's not like they'll be killing themselves.

Actually, not really. Having robots in place of workers can potentially speed up the production cycle of products. No idea what will happen to the people getting replaced. However it's kind of inevitable since we're moving further away from an industrial society and focusing more on providing services. For some people they'll likely become mechanics. The rest will depend on what job opportunities are presented in the future.

Besides, having to replace failing limbs and organs, cleaning body parts to prevent infections... And if we're serious about any implants to enhance the human brain, we better make sure they function properly because the brain is the most sensitive and irreplaceable organ. One malfunction of that could easily result in death and lawsuits. As for any brain implants get created that can "regulate" the human thought? Well let's just say I have no desire to be a Strogg.

Robots are more efficient than cyborgs. Sure it would be difficult to make them sentient, but in most cases we don't need them to be. Just assign them one or two jobs, hire mechanics to keep them functioning properly, and everything should be fine. If a few robots break down, they can be replaced and the parts from the former machines recycled.

P.S.: Teen Titans Go sucks, along with the new PPG show. Cartoon Network is just an embarrassment now.

Vocenae wrote:

Teen Titans Go isn't all that bad. It can actually be quite funny once you let go of the fact that the old Teen Titans cartoon is never coming back and TTG is intended to be viewed as a parody of itself.
But then again, it is pretty amusing to see all the butthurt 'fans'. And everyone should be glad they got the old voice actors back, they could have very well just shipped the roles off to other, lower priced VAs like they typically do for rebooted old shows.

Actually, I was impressed by that.

And I won't say it sucks, because TTG is for a whole different audience. But still, it can never replace the original TT.

Ponyi meridia wrote:

Actually, not really. Having robots in place of workers can potentially speed up the production cycle of products. No idea what will happen to the people getting replaced. However it's kind of inevitable since we're moving further away from an industrial society and focusing more on providing services. For some people they'll likely become mechanics. The rest will depend on what job opportunities are presented in the future.
Besides, having to replace failing limbs and organs, cleaning body parts to prevent infections... And if we're serious about any implants to enhance the human brain, we better make sure they function properly because the brain is the most sensitive and irreplaceable organ. One malfunction of that could easily result in death and lawsuits. As for any brain implants get created that can "regulate" the human thought? Well let's just say I have no desire to be a Strogg.
Robots are more efficient than cyborgs. Sure it would be difficult to make them sentient, but in most cases we don't need them to be. Just assign them one or two jobs, hire mechanics to keep them functioning properly, and everything should be fine. If a few robots break down, they can be replaced and the parts from the former machines recycled.
P.S.: Teen Titans Go sucks, along with the new PPG show. Cartoon Network is just an embarrassment now.

There won't BE any jobs if robots take them all, is what I'm saying.

But regardless, robots won't be replacing people anytime soon. Our robotics aren't advanced enough to be that reliable on their own, as it stands people can do better jobs than robots can, and it will likely stay that way at least for another century or two.

At least we'll all be dead by then, but our kids will have it rough when all the good jobs have been closed for the sake of robotic workers for cheaper labor. Their kids will probably have it even worse, assuming they'll even be able to afford having kids.

Neornith wrote:

Several manufacturing facilities use robot labor now so I'm not sure where you're getting your information, possibly from the 90s? Robot labor is cheaper and loads more efficient than human labor, my facility right now is implementing a robot and no one is losing their jobs in fact we're actually expanding workforce because of the increased production the robot allows us, as to quality a robot with a probe system will be more efficient and have a higher quality output as well, but the notion that robots will replace workers is absurd because after all who services the robots to make sure they keep running?

Or organizes, or manages, or makes sales, or supports customers...

Perseid federation wrote:

Be glad there's still stuff like Adventure Time, Regular Show, and Steven Universe to binge-watch. :P

I've only ever seen even a little bit of one of those and it was literally the worst thing I have ever seen.

I don't think I can trust you anymore.

Neornith wrote:

I can't believe you ever trusted him in the first place

I can't believe you're questioning that.

Kyrusia wrote:

I can't believe.
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No that's not butter

Adventure Time is okay, but a bit crazy. Regular Show? I just can't get into it. I wanted to watch Steven Universe, but I pretty much never watch television anymore anyways, so meh.