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Mossfern

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54. That can be individually programmed

Thu Feb 1, 2024, 04:24 PM

Feb 2024

into the racially nondescript robot.

I really do need to apologize to people here, but I think this discussion is like discussions of how many fairies can dance on the head of a pin. It could be my age, I suppose.

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Why are so many robots white? [View all] cbabe Jan 2024 OP

I Was Expecting A Punchline.....nt global1 Jan 2024 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #3

Me too! LOL geardaddy Jan 2024 #5

Any punchline would have been better than what we got. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #9

"So they can blend in with the elephants hiding in the cherry trees" struggle4progress Feb 2024 #39

Most hardware is black or white Amishman Jan 2024 #2

A black metal robot is a weapon of war. we have been taught this by scifi movies ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #4

Star Wars stormtroopers. cbabe Jan 2024 #8

are not robots ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #20

I'm suggesting their color. the other (color) hand, there's Darth Vader, classic black hat bad guy. cbabe Jan 2024 #21

so to make your point about robots your chose two examples that are not robots. ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #22

Mmmm ... maybe just a tad over the top? We never spiked our note cards after we won an agument in debate. marble falls Jan 2024 #23

won? Hmmm doubtful ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #24

You both made points. And your last crack was not necessary. Just saying. marble falls Jan 2024 #25

Welcome to the internet! ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #28

I did get thenpoint that some of the bad guys were dressed in white edisdead Jan 2024 #32

in a discussion about robots why are you both talking about humans? Not comparable ZonkerHarris Jan 2024 #33

You missed the other point being made edisdead Jan 2024 #34

White like the iPhone. But easing who's fears? If multi racial dolls are finally cbabe Jan 2024 #6

Why make it about race at all? Amishman Jan 2024 #7

Because it's important: How black kids see race cbabe Jan 2024 #10

There's enough real racism without inventing some Amishman Jan 2024 #18

So - they can use JustAnotherGen Jan 2024 #30

Others have tried to replicate Clarks' studies. Igel Feb 2024 #38

Or a lively discussion . (sharply polarized environment.) cbabe Feb 2024 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #13

Ah geez now we are talking about ohones? edisdead Jan 2024 #35

I wish they wouldn't make most internal computer parts black/dark. They tend to blend together. eppur_se_muova Jan 2024 #12

When I picture a robot it's silver. Maybe its a generational thing. IcyPeas Jan 2024 #11

... And male ... Hekate Jan 2024 #14

Do they have "the male thing"? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #46

Because many other colors would be offensive to many groups of people. republianmushroom Jan 2024 #15

Do you mean brown or African robots would be offensive? To whom? White is cbabe Jan 2024 #16

Aren't robots used in manufacturing (auto assembly, etc.) safety yellow? nt Hotler Jan 2024 #17

Article is mostly not discussing manufacturing robots but humanoid ones. cbabe Jan 2024 #19

I thought this was a joke... Melon Jan 2024 #26

Are you a robot? C-3PO is not white either. cbabe Jan 2024 #27

Article also touches on cultural diversity not only color. cbabe Jan 2024 #29

Jesus fuck. Seriously? edisdead Jan 2024 #31

To better contrast the blood splatters of their owners when the robots chop them up in their sleep. TheBlackAdder Feb 2024 #69

Why are so many Apple products white? brooklynite Jan 2024 #36

Maybe. Like white doctor's coats? cbabe Feb 2024 #37

Why are all my kitchen appliances, computer tower, keyboard, monitor, and TV black????????? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #40

I don't know. Why? But cbabe Feb 2024 #41

In the 80's and 90's, computer desktops/towers, keyboards, monitors & mice were beige Polybius Feb 2024 #44

This needs to be investigated!!! LeftInTX Feb 2024 #45

Out of town with the green shag carpetingz cbabe Feb 2024 #47

Practicality? Mossfern Feb 2024 #43

The article is not only about color but cultural differences. cbabe Feb 2024 #48

That can be individually programmed Mossfern Feb 2024 #54

The article is pointing out the obvious that cbabe Feb 2024 #73

Who will be the likely purchasing agents? Maru Kitteh Feb 2024 #49

Try searching: robot examples medicine. Or other fields of interest such as autism, elder care, etc. cbabe Feb 2024 #50

My granddaughter is autistic. There is no robot in her life! LeftInTX Feb 2024 #61

How about Father (Abubakar Salim) in "Raised By Wolves?" eShirl Feb 2024 #51

I think they should be fuschia, cobalt, chartreuse, lemon, puce, and other colors. TygrBright Feb 2024 #52

People don't have white skin like robots. Progressive dog Feb 2024 #53

Exactly. Such an odd premise of headline and fucking questioning. SoFlaBro Feb 2024 #60

white Robots Maninacan Feb 2024 #55

Why were dolls all white for so long malaise Feb 2024 #56

Perhaps developers are reluctant to be perceived Orrex Feb 2024 #57

Or the developers didn't read this thread??? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #62

Considering the etymology of the word "robot" Dr. Strange Feb 2024 #63

Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind. Orrex Feb 2024 #66

Heretic? Dr. Strange Feb 2024 #71

If Trump owns one it would be piss colored. Emile Feb 2024 #58

Not all robots are white... Shipwack Feb 2024 #59

Nothing like looking for something that really isn't there. GoneOffShore Feb 2024 #64

Meanwhile our white glaciers are melting and exposing black rock. jalan48 Feb 2024 #65

Elon Musk's robot is black...lol EX500rider Feb 2024 #67

Yet Scarlett Johansson evolved into a black computer protected by Morgan Freeman in Lucy. limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #68

I saw that documentary! Orrex Feb 2024 #74

I see this as a no win situation EX500rider Feb 2024 #70

You can't just ask robots why they're white Sympthsical Feb 2024 #72