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by aatchb 3326 days ago
You don't think AlphaGo or self driving cars are impressive?
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moxious 3326 days ago
Yes and no. I mean the demo is great, but can I actually have one? No? Well then I can only be so impressed.

I know, they're coming soon, but I've been waiting for years and at some point the enthusiasm wanes when it's been right around the corner for several years.

Hey, maybe they're trying to solve a problem that's harder than anyone expected.

Anyways, I'll be impressed when I can have one.

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killjoywashere 3326 days ago
You can't have a nuclear bomb either. Are they unimpressive?
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moxious 3326 days ago
Not at all the same. They're way past demo and have proven effectiveness repeatedly.

Comparing pre-alpha with fielded is no comparison. Nuclear weapons haven't been going on and on about how great they'll eventually be.

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jjn2009 3326 days ago
yes, only until I can have recreational nukes can I bask in their power and radiation.
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