Fudgie Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 In her defense, I don't think she shared them--the cloud wasn't as secure as it should have been. Oh, in that case, I do feel bad for her. Very unfortunate. I trust computers far more than humans, I'm afraid. That's why I can't wait for auto driving cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 I trust computers far more than humans, I'm afraid. That's why I can't wait for auto driving cars. I hope those don't end up in the same category as moving sidewalks (outside of airports, anyway), hoverboards, jetpacks, and moon cities. I can remember being in gradeschool when Back to the Future 2 came out, and this one kid insisted that hoverboards were just a year or two away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I hope those don't end up in the same category as moving sidewalks (outside of airports, anyway), hoverboards, jetpacks, and moon cities. I can remember being in gradeschool when Back to the Future 2 came out, and this one kid insisted that hoverboards were just a year or two away... It won't. Google has a prototype. They even changed the laws in Nevada and (maybe?) California so now auto driving cars are legal in those states. That's how they tested their prototypes on the road. I'm sooooo excited. But you know, look at cars these days. The newer ones already park and stop for you and have sensors so you don't end up running over your dog or child or something. I really can't wait. BTTF really gave me unnecessarily high expectations of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 link removed I was reading tech stuff today and I saw this and thought about this thread. There will definitely be self driving cars and I. Can't. Wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 link removed I was reading tech stuff today and I saw this and thought about this thread. There will definitely be self driving cars and I. Can't. Wait. Excellent. Now, they just need to hurry up with those robotic women... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbirch Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 BS, they already have those women - in Japan I think. Will see if I can find a link. Maybe you just need one of them that looks like Kate Upton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbirch Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I like numbers 1 and 3. Does make you wonder what they will be doing in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 I like numbers 1 and 3. Does make you wonder what they will be doing in 10 years. I am afraid to click for uncanny valley/nightmare-fuel reasons. I'll wait for the indistinguishable androids, thank you. In other news, I haven't heard from ANNIE, BETTY, the other one, or my ex...but a surprising number of women have talked to me in public, lately, and even more have (I'm 99% sure) checked me out. So my self-esteem is a little higher than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbirch Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Oh Poop, I was looking forward to reading your opinion. The Jaoanese manufacture some eautiful sex dolls (you can have any hair Color and type, breast size you like)but they are not quite like the robots who blink, turn their heads and speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Japan definitely has an interesting sexual culture, right now. That said, I've always preferred action figures to dolls. Also, it looks like I spoke too soon--ANNIE contacted me and sent me a new picture. p.s.: I'm arguably a hippie, so feel free to ask me anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbirch Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Japan definitely has an interesting sexual culture, right now. That said, I've always preferred action figures to dolls. Also, it looks like I spoke too soon--ANNIE contacted me and sent me a new picture p.s.: I'm arguably a hippie, so feel free to ask me anything. I think the a Japanese dolls were much prettier than the robots. Who is a hippie - you or ANNIE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbirch Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Ps a Japanese Robot Woman No 2 is definitely an action figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Who is a hippie - you or ANNIE? I'm the most clean-cut, boringly-dressed hippie you'll ever see. Sure, I've never drank anything harder than milk, or taken anything harder than ibuprofen (except for some pain meds, one time). But I'm descended from honest-to-god Bohemians on one side of my family. I'm creative, I have unusual beliefs, etc. A certain Supreme Court justice told people to "ask a hippie", yesterday, so I'm just trying to be obliging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbirch Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 BS, I have had a special interest in Bohemians, TRULY. One book I read and liked a lot is called "Dancing With the Bohemians". I think I will read it again. Have an Australian book which is mostly about people in the arts, going back a long way and their influence in society. I've read bits and pieces about a movement in America which possibly has interested me the most, but I can't remember the name of this movement. Louisa May Alcott and her parents were very involved - her father was a founder of it, and they were completely radical with their school fir their children - no corporal punishment and outdoor classes, including nature studies. .? Thorreaux attended there and they were like a Renaissance Group of American artists, writers and philosophers. One if these days I will get to track down books in similar in France and Germany. Amazing people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbirch Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Amazing people. Would be great if one day I could visit Concord, Mass. link removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 I like to think of myself as a modern-day Bohemian, which is to say that I'm creative, a sexual libertine, and socially/culturally exotic. Unfortunately, I'm severely style-challenged and safe-looking, so people think I'm normal/bland. I look like the walking personification of Cream of Wheat. (Part of that is because I never have a tan. I love Cream of Wheat, though.) After ANNIE initiated contact, I meant to text her back...but I keep forgetting to. Plus, I'm just not much of a texter. If I saw her online, I'd talk to her a lot, but texting just seems like a hassle. So that's why my phone is current sitting on my bed, untouched. Ironically, if I were still looking for a girlfriend, I'd be thrilled, because she'd be great girlfriend material. But, between my laziness/apathy about people and my fear of breaking yet another woman's heart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Why do you have a fear of breaking another woman's heart? Isn't that part of dating? People getting their hearts stepped on from time to time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Why do you have a fear of breaking another woman's heart? Isn't that part of dating? People getting their hearts stepped on from time to time? Annoying semantics alert: I don't date, and never have. More seriously, I don't want to hurt anyone, and I don't understand how people can just shrug off hurting someone else. I feel insanely guilty about very minor things. In this case, I'm pretty sure that ANNIE wants a relationship, and I know that I don't, so I'd rather just skip the whole thing and avoid hurting her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well, crap, I'm texting/flirting with ANNIE right now. My up-and-down self-control strikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someday_Soon Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Your self conscience, for lack of a less original term, is telling you to break out of that shell. You don't have to hurt her. It's not a prerequisite of entering a relationship. And, people don't "shrug off" hurting others like it's a serialized behavior. It's more or less the understood dynamics of a social custom that has existed for ages. The good and the bad of caring for someone makes the process meaningful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Your self conscience, for lack of a less original term, is telling you to break out of that shell. In this instance, Occam's Razor applies. I simply can't resiting flirting with hot women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someday_Soon Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 In this instance, Occam's Razor applies. I simply can't resiting flirting with hot women. Welcome to the realm of normality. Please enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Welcome to the realm of normality. Please enjoy your stay. I've always been normal in that area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 And, people don't "shrug off" hurting others like it's a serialized behavior. It's more or less the understood dynamics of a social custom that has existed for ages. The good and the bad of caring for someone makes the process meaningful. Agree with this. Everytime you open up to someone/they open to you, you risk being hurt and they risk being hurt. Simple as that. Up to you whether or not you want to take the risk. No right or wrong answer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Spiral Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Agree with this. Everytime you open up to someone/they open to you, you risk being hurt and they risk being hurt. Simple as that. Up to you whether or not you want to take the risk. No right or wrong answer there. Historically, I've gone with "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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