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Re:Why you can't have privacy on the internet on Thursday October 04, 2018 @08:05AM (#18139094)
I agree that staying private can be expensive and everyone is used to free stuff. Though I do see more Internet users becoming a bit more conscious about their privacy and willing to spend the extra money. I think to each their own, a huge percentage of people don't even care that much
Re:Sex robots, artificial intelligence, and ethics on Thursday October 04, 2018 @08:01AM (#18139078)
i find it rather sad that by sex robots and making AI sexual, humanity shows a few things:

- it demands (not asks) consent. Because a robot can't say no

- fears rejection to the point of avoiding human contact and turning to AI

- wants to be in control. Again, because a robot cannot say no

Re:IQ Matters Less Than You Think on Thursday October 04, 2018 @07:56AM (#18139042)
I agree that it matters less. One thing is to have a high IQ, the other is to apply that IQ to your every day life. However, it is not sufficient to base your success on IQ alone, effort matters too and those who have a high IQ tend to put less effort into things