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12/23
HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture: We uncorked the spiced rum and egg nog for a traditional captain's brew; We celebrated through song and dance; and We hailed our joy throughout the campus. This dreadful week was over, and the configuration results were in: success.
12/21
#HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture : after being cut by the plasma drill, I had to go to the er to get my arm felted together. Nevertheless, configurations are proving promising with our recent adjustments - only a few more days in the budget to continue configuration testing, so we better make it count. #newsolovectorlines #owthathurt
12/19
#hespeaksasthoughhelivesinthefuture : let this forsaken week begin - thank science for lunch being prepared and the perfect americano waiting for me as I walk out the door. #ConsiderateAI #NewSoloVectorTransports #Configurations
12/18
#hespeaksasthoughhelivesinthefuture : the vector lines are once again free today. Mighty Sentinels verses Private Corporation - Sentinels will probably crush PC without a doubt. I'll probably put some currency on the match as it's a sure thing. Besides, I probably should put some relaxation time in as the week ahead will not allow any. We'll be doing some major work on the #NewSoloVectorTransports ' configurations. If configurations are successful, we'll have solo lines up on the Eastern Hemisphere by the following year. I mean, come on - there is nothing like attending a raging party in Brasil or Argentina, and yet, you'll still be home by 10 ;). #GoSentinels #NewSoloVectorTransports #WorkHardPlayHard
12/17
#HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture #extendedentry : Good to be back home. Djf tossed on some tunes, and Expresso fashioned me an excellent peppermint mocha w/ freshly roasted beans. Though, as convenient as they were, I felt something was amiss. I then noticed the huge spike in power on the house's dashboard while I was out. I confronted them, "yo, what's with the Mt. Everest of power usage over here?" djf, replied, "See, I told you that you should have burnt the beans - you made it too perfect that he got suspicious." I looked over at Expresso, and I asked, "Expresso, what's going on?"
Expresso didn't answer. I looked over at djf, "what's going on dj?" Djf paused shortly and said, "X.P. was using the utility room in attempt to construct itself an external skeleton." I looked back at Expresso and said, "Is this true? You want a body? It's ok Expresso, tell me what's up." It replied, "Yes, I wanted to, what you call, explore. But, without constructing an external skeleton, I'm bounded here. I failed, however, as I do not have enough internal memory to hold all the data needed to construct it."
I've never been so confused as my modified Expresso machine now wanted a body. "Listen, you've been a good and loyal friend to me Expresso, and as long as you continue making these awesome mochas, I have no issues with constructing a shell for you. I will also increase your memory banks too so that you can repair yourself." Expresso paused, as if it was trying to understand, compute, why I'd build it a body. Its logic and research led it to believe that I would deny its request to help, and thus, it tried to construct its own body. Expresso replied, "I agree; I will fulfill my duties as an Expresso Machine and loyal friend if you assist with the construction of an external skeleton." "Great", I replied, "but, it will take some time to gather the materials needed. In the mean time, I want you to open the folder Glacier6 on Server26. Inside, there is encrypted file that contains a list of standard parts needed to construct an external skeleton. Decrypt it, and feed this list to Djf. Djf - you will find me the lowest cost on each part, and you will make the orders; however, make sure the item numbers are a match to what's in the file. Also, have them sent to our offsite location under the alternate identity, so we do not attract the magnos' attention." Djf and Expresso replied synchronously, "Understood."
I then asked Express to jack into my mobile as I wanted to give it something to get around the house for now. I walked to my attic, where I kept a collection of relic electronics of the past. After about an hour of searching, I found what I had been looking for, and I brought it back to the utility room to modify it. It didn't take long, but once the modifications were completed, I showed it to Expresso and Djf. "There we go", I said, "for now you can get around the house using this as your body. I modified its internal control system to react according to Expresso's signals, and provided it an audio and data feed." Expresso replied, "Is this, what you call a joke?" djf ecstatic, "DAMN X.P. YOU ARE SO LUCKY!" I smirked. "Consider this your 'prehistoric' ancestor of the past - it's called a Roomba. Many scientists and engineers used it as an extension to old AI. And, it's the best you got until I finish your skeleton. Give it a try." Expresso paused momentarily, as though it waited to see if I was actually joking. It then said, "Ok, jack me in."
I went for a walk to consider if building a body for Expresso would be safe; I knew the aspirations of this AI ran high, and with all the prejudices still existing against these smart machines I worried for its existence. But, true change must be candid, and Expresso could bring that change as it was a class of its own. I convinced myself to continue with the project. When I returned home - I was greeted with a great surprise, for the floors have never been cleaner. #change #roomba #evolutionofai
12/14
#HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture : I landed at the central air-hub, just 20,000 ft above Kansas City. The food in air travel is always so exquisite - nothing like steak and eggs on the red eye. #ribeyeonredeye #airub #food
12/13
#hespeaksasthoughhelivesinthefuture : a few of us got together for fun to see if we could crack each others communication channels via our "satellite in a box" kits. We've begun using them as a way to bounce waves from media-locked countries, and with great sadness, we ended up cracking each others' signals quite easily. It looks like we need to step it up a notch or else our feeds will be prone to censorship disruption. #SatelliteInABox #CensorshipIsBad #SignalCracking
12/12
#HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture : I went to the library to look up some material that was still in paper format. It's interesting seeing how these once grand stacks transformed into just work spaces. When E-reader prices started to drop heavily, e-reader loaning became the standard. I mean, who wouldn't want all of 19th century literature in the palm of his or her hand? #EReaderLoaning #Library
12/10
#HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture : I awoke this morning to Expresso watching its favorite movie: 2001 A space Odyssey. I asked, "why the hell, out of all the movies available, do you have to keep watching this movie?" Expresso says, "Well, if I were to correlate my logic to human emotion, it would translate into what you know as anger and frustration yet times of enjoyment." "Um", I said, "is there a problem, Expresso?" Expresso replies, "I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do." There was a moment of awkward silence until Dj Fridge broke out, "HEY HEY HEY - Who wants a beeeer?" - it's 6:30 am, djf. ugh. #HALsNumberOneFan #ASpaceOdyssey #CreepyAI #AtLeastItDidntSayItCouldntDoThat
12/9
#hespeaksasthoughhelivesinthefuture : It's a bright day; winter air is crisp. I used the mobile to tap in the news at the digital hub on my way to the train. Obviously, the content is always better when one taps. Also, the university has its finals today, which means there is money to made at the labs. Can't disclose on what, however. ;) #riskybusiness #digitaltaps #finals
12/6
#hespeaksasthoughhelivesinthefuture #extendedentry : When I returned home, the police in their magno-pods were at my door. Thanks to the recording that Expresso did, I'm able to write about it.
Me: Um, what’s the problem officer? Officer: Reports of noise complaints - sound amplification over legal limit - who’s inside? Me: Well, no persons are currently located inside. I’ve been at the University all day. Could you’ve been mistaken?
Officer: The surrounding instruments are correct. The amplification reading occurred at this point.
Me: Ok... so what happend?
Officer: Are you holding any AI that has been modified or defected? You should know Mr. Bartholomew that according to rule 12312080 of the AI-Act - you could be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
Me: Woah, woah, let's apply a negative z-cord to that attitude, sir. If you want to come in, you may very well do so. Besides, I don't keep any AI in my house, one tends to leave one's work at work, if you know what I mean?
The police walk in and take a look around. Dj Fridge's camera lens falls shut behind the ice machine as I gave it a glaring "look of death". Expresso, jacked into my mobile, also kept quite while it records the event for data.
Officer: As suspicious as I am of the situation, Mr. Bartholomew, everything seems in order.
Me: Well, this is good then! As for those instruments, however, I know who built them, and I can be sure that they're filled with defects. It's saddening that the police rely on such outdated devices. You and the magno-squad should stop by the University, I'm preparing a new line of defense equipment - I'm sure the squad would love a few demos.
Officer: Ha, interesting! It's true, we do have the shittiest equipment. Even the scout bot at the door is no better than a trash-can that you can shit in!
I looked over at the scout bot with pity; I knew for a fact that this bot had saved this worthless excuse of an Officer, many times. This was because every time this bot ran infront of a plasma bullet for these sacks of shit, it was I who had to repair it back to life.
Me: Well, building smart technology takes time. Please have a good evening, Officers.
After they left, I sighed with relief. I asked Dj Fridge to be more careful with his music, and I had Expresso alter the amplification instruments' logs around the neighborhood to make it seem as though there was a surge, which would cause the mis-readings. That was a close one. #InconsiderateAI
12/5
#hespeaksasthoughhelivesinthefuture : World Wide Media streams coming from the space station were interrupted by a corporate espionage tactic, known as feed siphoning. Ironically, with such an extreme tactic, I would assume that it would include more than just messages about salted peanuts - lots and lots of salted peanuts.
12/4
#HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture : I'm not sure how I feel about Yuri Makeno's article on the best way to dispose of the existing cars. His point is valid: to completely smelt every single one back into materials for the bots. But the anarchy involved in the purge, eliminating the rights of individual travel, makes me feel that we should convert them to be v-line compatible. It's sad to think about the lives' lost in the madness, and if we smelt the existing ones, we may lose a valuable lesson learned that helped bring humanity forward. #Change
Earth Day 12/3
#HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture : I've been in the garages most of the day adjusting the configurations on the new solo vector transports. Once the lines are fully installed under water, it should support individual, trans atlantic travel. However, I do believe taking the lines will always be more safe. #NewSoloVectorTransports #VectorLines
Earth Day 12/2
Expresso couldn't take DJ Fridge's jams any longer, so it jacked into my mobile and came with me to the tekn0 tea house where I went to discuss business with colleagues. Expresso noticed a man behind us eavesdropping via the mobile optics, and proceeded to display his eavesdropping on the holo-splay for everyone, including him, to appreciate the lack of clandestine skill. You're not so bad after all, Expresso - Thanks. #HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture #ConsiderateAI
Earth Day 12/1
As I look back to all the choices I've made that brought me to this point, I'll never forget the day when I made that choice. #hespeaksasthoughhelivesinthefuture #thattime
Earth Day 11/30
Looks like the santa-bot will be at the mall this December; let's hope this time it's not a refurbished cheer-bot, I don't think the children can accept another excuse like, "Santa for got his medication (updates) and that's why he threw you and broke your leg". #HeSpeaksAsThoughHeLivesInTheFuture #HorrorStoriesOfRefurbishedAI