Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT 4176-4180 (13th - 17th, January 2020)
BenRG:
I agree with Faye but, if there was such a thing as a user's manual for the human body, I think that we'd be genuinely surprised and shocked about just how many things void our warranties!
When I was reading this strip on Patreon yesterday, it occurred to me suddenly just how disturbing all the functions of that safety override utility must have been to Roko. It occurred to me that the informational pop-ups must have been a bit like intrusive thoughts too. All in all, there was nothing about OopsieGuard that was good for her mental health, no matter how hypothetically useful it was for her own physical health!
Meanwhile, from panel 3, Bubbles isn't sure whether Faye is making an ill-timed joke or if she should instead be trying to comfort her girlfriend!
Scarlet Manuka:
--- Quote from: shanejayell on 13 Jan 2020, 20:33 ---I'm kinda surprised it looks like they're hacking Roko via a smartphone or tablet. That's some weak security, or it's a specialized device...
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Or, you know, Roko gave them the relevant admin passwords or codes so that they could sort out her problem. This is not an adversarial situation here.
Is it cold in here?:
--- Quote from: Bisqwit on 13 Jan 2020, 20:59 ---As for the firmware taking caution against self-harm, we humans have that too. It’s called reflex, instinct, flinching and fear. Have you ever been unable to jump down from a height? Or unable to down some strong drink? Unable to muster the courage to do it? That’s your “firmware” trying to save you from self-harm. Nothing creepy about it.
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Welcome, new person!
Yes, I think it's just like what organics have to inhibit injury.
If Roko had been born with it like we are or had even consented to its installation, I think she'd accept it a lot better. Or if it had simply pulled her punch without the condescending message.
Gyrre:
--- Quote from: Bisqwit on 13 Jan 2020, 20:59 ---As for the firmware taking caution against self-harm, we humans have that too. It’s called reflex, instinct, flinching and fear. Have you ever been unable to jump down from a height? Or unable to down some strong drink? Unable to muster the courage to do it? That’s your “firmware” trying to save you from self-harm. Nothing creepy about it.
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There's still the distinction between innate vs foisted upon. QC A.I. minds work similar to humans' afterall.
EDIT: typo fix plus reorganizing the phrasing.
pwhodges:
--- Quote from: Scarlet Manuka on 13 Jan 2020, 23:28 ---
--- Quote from: shanejayell on 13 Jan 2020, 20:33 ---I'm kinda surprised it looks like they're hacking Roko via a smartphone or tablet. That's some weak security, or it's a specialized device...
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Or, you know, Roko gave them the relevant admin passwords or codes so that they could sort out her problem. This is not an adversarial situation here.
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Also, it required (I presume) a physical connection - if the configuration could be done by wifi, the possibilities for body hacking would be horrendous.
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