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by bleachedsleet 3378 days ago
I've often found that making broad statements about what will or won't happen in a hypothetical future often leads one to embarrassment.

Example: "mankind will never set foot on the moon...how absurd!"

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ok, yes, but cut me some slack. when i said that, i was stuck on the side of the road next to my model T with three flats and i was reflecting on the poor quality of leather they'd used in the tires.
That's true, but I draw the line at people creating a higher life form, and that's what it would take to replace programmers.
Alternatively, we'll have flying cars and fusion in 20 years.