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petralithic
11 months ago
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I Am An AI Hater
Isn't that the nature of all technologies? I'm sure people 50 years ago thought the internet wasn't going to be a big deal, like Krugman.
tanvach
11 months ago
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Nothing before it is worshipped and hated at this proportion
joquarky
11 months ago
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You weren't around when cell phones were only used by rich jerks?
tanvach
11 months ago
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I was. My parents had first versions of analog cell phones and they were truly live savers no one ever complained about how they will destroy society.
hollerith
11 months ago
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From the start, people complained about how cell-phone users felt entitled to talk on them in public libraries, movie theaters and on public transportation.
GreenWatermelon
11 months ago
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I don't think that has changed? Everyone would still complain about someone Talking loudly in a public library or a movie theater.
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