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Déjà Bru · 07-16-2019, 11:16 AM

Beware the onslaught of AI and the automation of human affairs, folks. Well, at least be aware of it since it is inevitable, but we can still resist and stave it off for a while.

Here it is in microcosm: A job that has been performed by human beings for 150 years is about to go out the window. Because, to maximize profits, MLB will not be employing people to repeat "ball" and "strike" according to what they hear piped into their ear buds. No, the automated PA announcer will do that nicely and at no cost.

That sort of thing is just beginning now and it is going to accelerate at a breathless pace. There will be much suffering involved because our laissez-faire leaders will let it happen of its own accord.

So, no, let baseball be played - and umpired - by human beings.

07-16-2019, 11:16 AM	#7
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	Beware the onslaught of AI and the automation of human affairs, folks. Well, at least be aware of it since it is inevitable, but we can still resist and stave it off for a while. Here it is in microcosm: A job that has been performed by human beings for 150 years is about to go out the window. Because, to maximize profits, MLB will not be employing people to repeat "ball" and "strike" according to what they hear piped into their ear buds. No, the automated PA announcer will do that nicely and at no cost. That sort of thing is just beginning now and it is going to accelerate at a breathless pace. There will be much suffering involved because our laissez-faire leaders will let it happen of its own accord. So, no, let baseball be played - and umpired - by human beings. __________________ - Bru