d33psix t1_j9sfjuu wrote on February 24, 2023 at 5:41 AM

Reply to Companion robots to mitigate loneliness among older adults: "Most participants (68.7%) did not think an Artificial Companion robot would make them feel less lonely and felt somewhat-to-very uncomfortable (69.3%) with the idea of being allowed to believe that an artificial companion is human." by Gueulemer

What an insanely bizarre bit of “social science.” This research obviously did not include a robot-forward thinking society like Japan, haha. They’re literally already using robot companions for elderly care and companionship.

Also the first and second questions have wildly different meanings and are barely even related. Who on earth is suggesting we lie to old people that their robots are human? I don’t think people like being lied to about most things, why would they be comfortable being robo-catfished?

Artificial companion robots can be robo-dog, cat, BB8 droid, baby Yoda, literally unlimited non-human options.

d33psix t1_j8v7djp wrote on February 17, 2023 at 4:25 AM

Reply to comment by Intrepid-Spend-7755 in Apple Store Customer Claims Uber Driver Stole Their $2,000 Delivery Order and Apple Won't Offer Refund by StrongInteraction594

Yeah that’s kind of a moronic move. People get their $20 Uber eats stolen all the time. Now you’re gonna try with $2000 in apple products? I’m surprised apple even offers it as a delivery option. Uber drives are part time and seem to have minimal repercussions. FedEx drivers and stuff that like full time job they’re risking by stealing.

Edit: looks like it was ordered from Apple Store so I can see part of the justification but I would still lean towards this being an Uber or Uber/Apple split responsibility.

If I ordered an iPhone from Bestbuy and it never arrived after being marked delivered by FedEx or something, I guess I would report it to BestBuy and expect them to figure it out with FedEx.