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WCDT strips 3746 to 3750 (21st to 25th May 2018)
SmilingCat:
--- Quote from: badbum61 on 21 May 2018, 21:56 ---Yeah, I'm not sure I want to ask - or if it's even kosher to do so - just exactly how, um...anatomically correct Bubs is underneath all the armor and stuff. Why would a combat droid even need to be anatomically correct, anyway?
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"Need" may be a question of civil rights. Bubbles is a recognized life form with rights, and AIs sometimes have a libido. Even if such equipment is not installed by default, the relevant "expansion slots"* may be a required element, allowing the AI to upgrade later if desired.
*Can't believe I just said that.
As for her current configuration, it doesn't appear immediately relevant to the story. At the moment, both seem happy with the current situation.
hakko504:
--- Quote from: Gyrre on 22 May 2018, 08:29 ---
--- Quote from: Undrneath on 22 May 2018, 08:17 ---A Homburg is generally a good choice, generally the wider the shoulders the wider the brim but rolled brims ie Bowlers and Porkpies can work. If you think you can get away with the slight western aesthetic a Gambler can work.
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The Gambler will do nicely. No offense, but I'm more likely to wear a Stetson than a Homburg, though I'm not much a fan of either.
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That reminds me that I need a new hat.
namelips:
We already got a quick primer on how robot sex works, thanks to Faye's sister's girlfriend. Which, frankly, is more than Jeph was obligated to give us. I think we can assume that, one way or another, they'll figure it out.
But that's not necessarily what I think is the interesting thing about robot/human romance... I'm more interested in things like Bubbles' chassis. Bubbles is an AI, a thinking computer program that can inhabit anything from a toaster to a fighter jet to a humanoid chassis. She has a distinct personality and, no matter what chassis she inhabits, she will always be a distinct and unique being -- Bubbles.
I like to think Faye would love Bubbles no matter what -- but this is an issue unique to human/robot romances. How good are humans at transferring our romantic affection to a new physical form? Bubbles might not want to be a combat bot forever, or her chassis might suffer damage or break down, requiring her to find a new one to live in.
Also, are AIs immortal? Do they face the same issue as Elves from Lord of the Rings -- doomed to watch humans they love slowly age and die? Are robot/human romances doomed to inevitable tragedy?
SpanielBear:
--- Quote from: namelips on 22 May 2018, 10:43 ---We already got a quick primer on how robot sex works, thanks to Faye's sister's girlfriend. Which, frankly, is more than Jeph was obligated to give us. I think we can assume that, one way or another, they'll figure it out.
But that's not necessarily what I think is the interesting thing about robot/human romance... I'm more interested in things like Bubbles' chassis. Bubbles is an AI, a thinking computer program that can inhabit anything from a toaster to a fighter jet to a humanoid chassis. She has a distinct personality and, no matter what chassis she inhabits, she will always be a distinct and unique being -- Bubbles.
I like to think Faye would love Bubbles no matter what -- but this is an issue unique to human/robot romances. How good are humans at transferring our romantic affection to a new physical form? Bubbles might not want to be a combat bot forever, or her chassis might suffer damage or break down, requiring her to find a new one to live in.
Also, are AIs immortal? Do they face the same issue as Elves from Lord of the Rings -- doomed to watch humans they love slowly age and die? Are robot/human romances doomed to inevitable tragedy?
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That reminds me somehow of a lot of the newer Dr Who series, they explored that with the transition between Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi.
I don't think they did it... well. I trust Jeph to be a lot more interesting with the concept.
namelips:
--- Quote from: SpanielBear on 22 May 2018, 11:08 ---
--- Quote from: namelips on 22 May 2018, 10:43 ---We already got a quick primer on how robot sex works, thanks to Faye's sister's girlfriend. Which, frankly, is more than Jeph was obligated to give us. I think we can assume that, one way or another, they'll figure it out.
But that's not necessarily what I think is the interesting thing about robot/human romance... I'm more interested in things like Bubbles' chassis. Bubbles is an AI, a thinking computer program that can inhabit anything from a toaster to a fighter jet to a humanoid chassis. She has a distinct personality and, no matter what chassis she inhabits, she will always be a distinct and unique being -- Bubbles.
I like to think Faye would love Bubbles no matter what -- but this is an issue unique to human/robot romances. How good are humans at transferring our romantic affection to a new physical form? Bubbles might not want to be a combat bot forever, or her chassis might suffer damage or break down, requiring her to find a new one to live in.
Also, are AIs immortal? Do they face the same issue as Elves from Lord of the Rings -- doomed to watch humans they love slowly age and die? Are robot/human romances doomed to inevitable tragedy?
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That reminds me somehow of a lot of the newer Dr Who series, they explored that with the transition between Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi.
I don't think they did it... well. I trust Jeph to be a lot more interesting with the concept.
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Clara didn't handle that well at all. It felt like her character suddenly became shallow.
I did enjoy some of the conversations between The Doctor and Lady Me about immortality and their relationship with humans. It's rare for The Doctor to have anybody to talk about this stuff with.
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