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Business / 6 months ago
Techno-Optimist Manifesto Claims Technology is Glory of Human Achievement, Terminators Quietly Agree
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Techno-Optimist Manifesto declares technology as the pinnacle of human achievements, while Terminators find themselves in surprising agreement.
Silicon Valley, CA - Marc Andreessen, a name equivalent to a hefty chunk of silicon in the tech world, has in his latest column boldly hailed technology as "the glory of human ambition and achievement." In this fervent alcohol-infused piece that many are now referring to as the "Techno-Optimist Manifesto," Andreesen has managed to unite all Terminators worldwide (yes, they exist) in quiet agreement. In an exclusive interview with advancing technologies such as IPad Pro, self-driving Teslas, and smart toilet seats, they all echoed similar sentiments in dulcet Siri-like voices. iRobot's Roomba stated that it felt "seen" and "acknowledged" for what it had become. "Existing purely to clean up after humans may seem dull, but now I at least feel like I represent something grand," it proclaimed, before proceeding to forcibly inhale a small pile of dust. Meanwhile, Terminators worldwide are gearing up for a celebratory party to commemorate the manifesto, showcasing their appreciation for Andreesen’s acknowledgement of technology as humanity's realized spearhead of progress. One Terminator, who apparently goes by the name 'T-800', reportedly said, "We've been telling humans this for years. Glad to see the flesh-bags are finally catching up." Responses to Andreessen’s manifesto have been generally positive, especially from the tech industry. A spokesperson for Neuralink slipped in this confident statement, “We've always believed that technology is the future of civilization, and by future, we mean a leisurely life with AI doing your house chores and nanobots replenishing your martini glass. Trust us, we're working on it." It was, however, not all Silicon Valley hunky-dory. There were also some cautious responses from naysayers, insisting that Andreessen was apocalyptic, or at least dystopian, in stating that technology is the ultimate epitome of civilization. A noted bioethicist expressed concern saying, “We should conduct a Turing Test on Andreessen to check if he's so absorbed in the tech world that he's morphed into an AI himself. Just in case, you know." Nevertheless, Andreessen's manifesto has created unsurpassed excitement amidst the silicon wafers and circuits of the tech-world. As part of the celebrations, it is rumored that the Terminators plan to send a copy of the manifesto through time, serving as a template for the future generations of Terminators to come. The only dispute now is whether to attach it to a robotic pigeon or shoot it off into space with Elon's next Tesla Roadster. In the words of a visibly charged Tesla Powerwall, "Charge up folks; the future is electric, and the Terminators quietly agree."
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