Robots to Replace Space Shuttle Astronauts

I still remember marveling at the Space Shuttle being transported on a Boeing 747 in February 1977, it is with great sadness that I write of its demise today. Yes, after a 30 year run, the Obama administration is shutting down the Space Shuttle program this Friday.  The countdown has … Read More

Princess Diana Lives, As a Robot…

Lovey, it’s time to take out the bubbly, Princess Diana is turning the big 5-0!  Charles quick, hide Camilla, as the People’s Princess is back and you are terminated… You think I am kidding? Look at this week’s Newsweek cover, a computer generated image of what Di would look like … Read More

Watch Out Granny! Robot Pat Downs Are Next…

I have traveled many times and wondered, is there an IQ test to become a TSA agent.  It appears from today’s latest headline, “TSA Agent Makes 95 Year-old Woman Remove Adult Diaper,” that a Robot might have better judgement.  Yes, Depends needs to re-design for enhanced pat downs.  I am … Read More

Robot Fantasy or Prophecy?

This summer’s major hit will most likely be “Transformers: Dark of The Moon” These mega-tron hits make me wonder why most movies and fictional pictorials featuring seem to fear robotic wrath rather than celebrate their achievements.  I think the answer is our insecurity with the frailty of our existence.  In … Read More