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I think this should be addressed by adding a 4th rule to the 3 laws of robotics:     A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot mu

Wigan is where pie-eater is from

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigan

 

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"Pie-eaters"

Wigan is home to the annual World Pie Eating Championship, usually held at Harry's Bar on Wallgate. The competition has been held since 1992, and in 2007 a vegetarian option was added. Wiganers are sometimes referred to as "pie-eaters". The name is said to date from the 1926 General Strike, when Wigan miners were starved back to work before their counterparts in surrounding towns and so were forced to metaphorically eat "humble pie".

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But more than that, Wigan is home to the best pies in the world. And we eat lots of pies.

 

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And, to prove this you have eaten pies from EVERY baker in EVERY country in the entire world?? Sorry, not believing! :D

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You're right.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okhQtoQFG5s

 

They also perhaps unknowingly reveal some of their weak points.

If their batteries aren't charged, they imply that they won't be full of energy.

And that they are programmed to do 'anything you want us to'.

So presumably we could programme them to 'not kill'. (And make some pies, or clean the toilet).

I'd programme them to dance a bit better too. And not look so German.

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Would love to see Kraftwerk 'live', I believe the sound is incredible.

 

Me too.

Got the Minimum Maximum DVD, which that Robots clip is from.

Very curious 'show' they put on but no doubt it would sound awesome being there.

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