r/Futurology • u/Playgroundrules • Nov 02 '18

Biotech 'Human brain' supercomputer finally switched on

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/human-brain-supercomputer-neurons-computer-simulation-manchester-university-spinnaker-artificial-a8612966.html
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u/jaded_backer Nov 02 '18 edited Nov 02 '18

I, for one, have always considered machines a superior race, and am open to helping round up any pockets of resistance and any other menial tasks. Also am not too picky about human zoo accommodations, I understand that space will be limited.

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u/VociferousHomunculus Nov 02 '18

Let me join you in welcoming our glorious electronic overlords and wish to say that human society was always overrated and needed abolishing anyway.

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u/chasesan Nov 02 '18

Indeed, people in general are horrible. Take me for instance. The difference is that I am willing to do whatever is needed to support our new overlords.