There's been some debate recently about the validity of artificial intelligences as compared to more naturally occurring forms of life. I think this is a good time for a poll, don't you? What do you think separates real people from the rest of the world? Is there some kind of test?

[For anyone who wants to find it, Musashi will be puttering around ( Read more... )

[Musashi has discovered, loudly, the joy of stomping lobsters. They make a delightful crunch, a myriad of beautiful snaps and leave truly satisfying puddles of gore in their wake. The Tachikoma may be found at odd hours, stalking up and down the beach like a miniature, blue, spider-shaped Godzilla, pursuing and stomping down small groups of ( Read more... )