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  • Re: this split is limited to -b 2000m

    From Nicholas Boel@1:154/700 to Maurice Kinal on Sun Nov 24 10:38:00 2024
    Hello Maurice,

    On Sun, Nov 24 2024 09:08:09 -0600, you wrote ..

    Like the saying goes, strong like bull, smart like tractor. :-)

    With the crazy rush on AI, "tractor" above may indeed become "human"
    very soon!

    In the trades you spend a lot of money on clothing this time of
    year so that you keep all of your body parts.

    Here on the west coast, keeping dry is three quarters of the battle. Half-decent clothing that keeps you dry and warm doesn't come cheap,
    to say the least.

    Keeping dry is one of the main factors in staying warm. Even going too
    extreme with the clothing can cause you to sweat, which in turn can make
    you cold.

    Regards,
    Nick

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  • From Maurice Kinal@1:153/7001.2989 to Nicholas Boel on Sun Nov 24 20:10:57 2024
    Hey Nicholas!

    With the crazy rush on AI, "tractor" above may indeed become
    "human" very soon!

    Unless tractors go extinct, I seriously doubt humans will ever replace them ... AI or not.

    Life is good,
    Maurice

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  • From Nicholas Boel@1:154/700 to Maurice Kinal on Sun Nov 24 17:39:29 2024
    Hello Maurice,

    On Sun, Nov 24 2024 14:10:57 -0600, you wrote ..

    With the crazy rush on AI, "tractor" above may indeed become
    "human" very soon!

    Unless tractors go extinct, I seriously doubt humans will ever
    replace them ... AI or not.

    Of course, I meant the words in the sentence would change (because
    humans are dumb in comparison to AI, which will soon be controlling said tractor) - I was definitely not comparing the physicality of what both
    words actually do.

    Regards,
    Nick

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  • From Maurice Kinal@2:280/464.113 to Nicholas Boel on Mon Nov 25 04:28:39 2024
    Hej Nicholas!

    I meant the words in the sentence would change

    I understood without further explanation but thought it would be more fun if perhaps responding like an AI robot might.

    AI, which will soon be controlling said tractor

    It's been done. Same with other machinery including cars. Without human oversight and intervention when needed, I doubt it would last long. I also doubt that AI really cares one way or another.

    Het leven is goed,
    Maurice

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  • From Nicholas Boel@1:154/700 to Maurice Kinal on Mon Nov 25 18:08:15 2024
    Hello Maurice,

    On Sun, Nov 24 2024 22:28:39 -0600, you wrote ..

    I meant the words in the sentence would change

    I understood without further explanation but thought it would be
    more fun if perhaps responding like an AI robot might.

    Ah, you got me then!

    AI, which will soon be controlling said tractor

    It's been done. Same with other machinery including cars. Without
    human oversight and intervention when needed, I doubt it would last
    long. I also doubt that AI really cares one way or another.

    Haven't you ever seen the "Terminator" series of movies? When the
    machines take over, we're all screwed. :)

    Regards,
    Nick

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  • From Maurice Kinal@1:153/7001 to Nicholas Boel on Tue Nov 26 22:30:48 2024
    Hey Nicholas!

    Haven't you ever seen the "Terminator" series of movies?

    Yes. I don't buy the premise but they were fun to watch.

    When the machines take over, we're all screwed. :)

    Only if there are humans still controlling them. On their own they lack the desire to become overlords of anything. What for?

    Someone proposed that if so instructed to solve the global warming crisis, AI could easily determine that humans are responsible and thus the solution would be to eliminate all humans.

    Life is good,
    Maurice

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