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Re:A Senseless Conversation by carbocation on Friday February 24, 2012 @08:20AM (#3629063)
I was imagining an alternative version in which Douglas later reveals that he was not participating at all in the conversation; his computer was covering for him. Good read; thanks for sharing.
Re:A Senseless Conversation by kenrikm on Friday February 24, 2012 @08:55AM (#3629157)
I had exactly the same thought at first, that douglas was just sitting watching his friend talk to the computer. The sensory tank was the most unbelievable part for me it seems like there would be a better way to handle that. Anyway thanks for an interesting read.
Re:A Senseless Conversation by aqme28 on Friday February 24, 2012 @04:32PM (#3631153)
That's what I liked about the story. Halfway through I thought I had it all figured out. "Oh, so this person we assume to be Douglas is actually going to be a computer in the end. Got it."

But then I was completely wrong.

Re:A Senseless Conversation by kevinyien on Friday February 24, 2012 @08:17PM (#3631822)
I had the same feeling, and was so proud I figured it out. Guess not.

This was probably one of the most engaging 'articles' I have read in awhile. Very fun and really gets one to think.