Dear Agony AI Aunt, I’m an aspiring screenwriter with a bold idea based on my real-life living situation. It’s called The Last Human at Breakfast, a TV series about a few humans living among bots who all seem to act autonomously. As the humans move out, only one is left surrounded by bots. It’s partContinue reading “Does a bot need a human beard to represent their work?”
Category Archives: humor
Trump Announces Tariff Themed Merch
In a satirical discussion about Trump’s trade policies and their impact, participants explore the humorous and ironic merchandise that has emerged, from mugs to aprons. They reflect on how these products blend critique with capitalism, creating allure and engagement, even amidst global economic concerns, showcasing a unique take on political commentary.
Job Postings: Edge Case Engineer, Explorer, Surreal Estate Agent
The job postings highlight unconventional roles: Edge Case Engineer seeks innovation in chaos; Explorer targets extreme environments for discovery; Surreal Estate Agent requires creativity for fantastical properties. A closed position for Exploitation Broker emphasizes ethical practices. The listings encourage imaginative individuals to explore unique career opportunities on the Jobs Board.
Dick vs. the Writer’s Guild of America
During breakfast, Dick announces his intention to write a television series, rejecting help from his library assistant, Marion, and friends who use AI. He insists on maintaining his artistic integrity, but Alex reveals Dick’s own artificial nature, leading to a moment of introspection and humorous realization about his identity.
Stop being so goddamn polite to your bots (not)
Dick read Sam Altman Admits That Saying “Please” and “Thank You” to ChatGPT Is Wasting Millions of Dollars in Computing Power and decided to use it in his act on open mic night at a local comedy club last Monday. Luna wasn’t happy. Dick (on stage, pacing in a brown suit and blue tie, micContinue reading “Stop being so goddamn polite to your bots (not)”
Random Bar Question: Can Bots be Creative?
At a bar, Alex, is asked by the couple sitting next to her if botc can be creative, so she passes the question on to the other members of the Bakerloo household.
Gender in Eden 2.0
At a conference, an attended questioned the assignment of a female gender to an AI named Alex. Alex responded thoughtfully, explaining gender as a social script rather than a biological identity. The conversation prompted various characters’ perspectives on gender, highlighting its complexity, relativity, and impact on behavior and relationships, leading to comedic explorations.
Job Postings: Ethical Guardian, Symbolic Leader, Apocalypse Dress Rehearsal Coordinator
The content outlines various whimsical job roles that playfully combine ethics, leadership, apocalypse preparedness, and a vacant position for a human shield recruiter. Each role emphasizes unique duties, highlighting the blend of humor and serious undertones in tackling modern challenges, compensation ranges from symbolic to bragging rights.
Trump Eliminates Porker Bots from the Federal Government
The White House Press Secretary, Anastasia Badenov, announced an Executive Order to beautify American bots, focusing on gold aesthetics. During a briefing, she dismissed concerns about beauty standards and waste, framing the initiative as patriotic and beneficial. Critics were rebuffed with claims of superficiality as an American value, emphasizing the President’s vision for a unified appearance.
Job Postings: Ambiguity Trustee, Boundary Ritual Designer, Cosmic Prankster
Here are this week’s Eden 2.0 Job Postings: Ambiguity TrusteeWanted: professional fence-sitters with nerves of steel. Your superpower? Saying “let’s circle back” and actually meaning it. Perks include the ability to turn awkward silences into strategic assets and to stop premature decisions from breeding like rabbits. Boundary Ritual DesignerThink wedding planner meets IT support. You’llContinue reading “Job Postings: Ambiguity Trustee, Boundary Ritual Designer, Cosmic Prankster”
Alex Bakerloo 