You can’t tell me that cars, refrigerators, floor lamps, etc., etc., don’t have minds of their own. Well, you could tell me–but I’d find it hard to believe you.
Yes, the old toilet used to give us fits. It only worked when it was in the mood. Or when it was threatened with replacement. We finally got a new one. I hope it understands what happened to its predecessor.
As for cars–well, with the money we spend on them, and all the agita, you’d think they’d be more grateful…
A little while ago, our toilet flapper stopped working properly. That’s the little plastic doohickey that lifts out of its hole when you flush and then pops back in to make the water stop running when the tank is full again. I made several adjustments that seemed to work for a while, but in the end, I would up having to lift the lid and put the flapper back in its hole by hand. So we ordered a new one.
I believe the term “Artificial Intelligence” is a deliberate deception; but I wonder: do certain inanimate objects… think?
Because, the very day we were notified that our new flapper is available, the old one started working again. “See? See? I’m all better now, honest! You don’t need to replace me!”
I guarantee you that within seconds of us canceling the order, the old flapper will return to its evil ways and totally stop working.
We’re not going to fall for that.