Tag Archives: ethics

One for the birds ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

From Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard: This tale was recounted to me by somebody who knew Maljie in her early years. Such people are few and far between nowadays and tend not to wax garrulous on her past. Still, it … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged boat hooks, ethics, Mead, steam yachts, the wonder of steam | 2 Comments

“I think therefore…“

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Sue Vincent

From the archives 2014: The movement of the robotic face of the Geminoid DK robot is uncanny. It is almost… but not quite… perfect and has a vaguely disquieting effect, looking remarkably like Henrik Schärfe, who was part of its … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, soul, Spirituality | Tagged android, computers, ethics, fantasy, love, mechanical behaviour, robotics, sci-fi, technology | 14 Comments

“I think therefore… “

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Sue Vincent

The movement of the robotic face of the Geminoid DK robot is uncanny. It is almost… but not quite… perfect and has a vaguely disquieting effect, looking remarkably like Henrik Schärfe, who was part of its creation. Other robots in … Continue reading →