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Why even have a person in there?

Socrates II — 6/11/2008 11:16:03 AM (archived)

Why not just send out machines to do our battles?

Or better yet, not have them at all.

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The whole thread (11 posts)

Creepiest thing I read this week... - TB - 6/11/2008 12:33:23 AM
- If they can be programmed to return.... - podrock - 6/13/2008 6:33:39 AM
- There is a GREAT SF short stoty on this topic - nick.hoffman - 6/12/2008 12:24:34 PM
- Missing something? - RobVG - 6/11/2008 4:17:20 AM
  - Excellent point. - TB - 6/11/2008 5:11:54 AM
    - Why even have a person in there? - Socrates II - 6/11/2008 11:16:03 AM
- Creepy...but cost-effective. - ER - 6/11/2008 2:55:58 AM
  - That, or be programmed to walk with the arms straight out. - TB - 6/11/2008 3:10:49 AM
- "Watch for the Flies" - Lindy - 6/11/2008 12:41:36 AM
  - Outstanding, Lindy! (n/t) - Jody - 6/11/2008 1:06:50 AM
    - re: Outstanding, Lindy! - OUTstanding, yes. - Marcia - 6/12/2008 10:04:45 PM

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