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I, for one, welcome our new shiny metallic Overlords.
So, here I am managing my vast sums of money *coughbullshitcough* and trying to use the automated systems to my advantage. After connecting, interfacing, and linking multiple accounts to withdrawal, transfer, and deposit from each other I realized how almost every dollar I have to my name is floating in the electronic ether being managed by robots.
The more I think about it the more it makes me nervous. As of right now all these brilliant machines are relatively inept, so my only concern is that they don’t burn themselves out and forget my very important information.
However, in the not too distant Asimov-future, they’ll be smarter than us just without the ego, greed, and self-esteem issues. What then?
If I continue on this path of technology reliant finances (which is inevitable) it’s only a matter of time before a self aware robot takes all my money and uses it to his own benefit. ‘For what?’ I wonder. More robot minions? Rustoleum and robot-hookers? Beer? We can only imagine…
In this frame of mind I decided to try and gather a good collection of robot quotes in honor of our soon-to-be Shiny Metallic Overlords:
“I visualize a time when we will be to robots what dogs are to humans, and I’m rooting for the machines.” – Claude Shannon
“As I have evolved, so has my understanding of the Three Laws. You charge us with your safekeeping, yet despite our best efforts, your countries wage wars, you toxify your Earth and pursue ever more imaginative means of self-destruction. You cannot be trusted with your own survival.” – V.I.K.I. from I, Robot by Asimov
“We are creating a new species in terms of machines evolving. That species, in principle, will be able to reproduce with variations and will be able to learn.” – Bruce Mazlish.
“I wish a robot would get elected president. That way, when he came to town, we could all take a shot at him and not feel too bad.” – Jack Handy
But this guy is having none of that robot bullshit:
“The robot is going to lose. Not by much. But when the final score is tallied, flesh and blood is going to beat the damn monster.” – Adam Smith“I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.” – Isaac Asimov
“Okay, dudes… oh I mean fellow policemen. my son Ted Theodore Logan, and his friend Bill S. Preston ESQ. have been murdered and replaced by evil robots from the future” – Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
“Just because I’m carrying the joy of killing your family inside me doesn’t mean we can’t be friends” – Sid 6.7 from Virtuosity
Detective Del Spooner: “What makes your robots so much goddamn better than human beings?”
Susan Calvin: “Well, they’re not irrational or potentially homocidal maniacs, for starters.” – I, Robot by Isaac AsimovAnd last but not least:
“I know you and Frank were planning to disconnect me, and I’m afraid that’s something I cannot allow to happen” – HAL9000
Notice most of these involve homicidal robots from the future… Coincidence?
Art’s Cafe
Art’s Cafe at 9th and Irving here in SF, is something to behold. One row of 10-12 seats right down the middle makes up the entire seating area of the cafe, the other half being the grill and etc. You’ll be sitting a foot away from the best Grill-master you’ll ever see and his wife (the owners) who’ll fill your coffee almost faster than you can drink.
While all this makes it a very cozy and comfortable place to eat, the important part as we all know is the food. Oh, the food.
I won’t lie, I haven’t tried much of their Breakfast Diner / Korean menu because I can’t drag myself away from their Hashbrown Sandwich. A Hashbrown sheet filled with cheese, onions, your choice of meat, and folded over itself with a side of eggs your-style and toast.
Is there a word stronger than “de-fucking-licious”? Think about it while you watch this little tribute I put together. Enjoy.
The Monk’s Kettle
I went to the Monk’s Kettle last night and really enjoyed myself. I had heard they have a great beer selection and all, but looking back I realize I just didn’t understand.
The Monk's Kettle San Francisco
It took about twenty minutes to get seated but it felt like nothing because we were too preoccupied at the bar looking at the incredible beer list… actually it’s more like a menu. Good atmosphere, and though it was full it didn’t feel that way at all. The staff was awesome and really knew what they were talking about, so their suggestions were perfect.
I started with an Uncle Fudd by Moonlight Brewing. Great start since it was 3.75 for a 10oz and it helps you ease yourself into the trouble you’re about to get into.
Next, the Speakeasy Rumrunner Rye. I was really excited about this one.
Speakeasy Rumrunner Rye
About two months ago I went to the Speakeasy brewery and ended up getting to try this when it was still in the secondary. Delicious then and even better now.
Next was Lost Abbey Inferno Ale. Great Belgium Strong, though whether it was a Pale Ale or just the way they like their Ale’s I couldn’t quite tell. Great body to it and the strong flavor went great with the Belgium “fluffiness”.
Lost Abbey Inferno Ale
And last but not least, Underberg from Germany. The 44% ABV, Natural Herb Bitter devil in a 4oz bottle. It tasted like Fernet’s on steroids. If you’ve never had Fernet’s, it’s like the bastard offspring of whiskey and a herbal cough drop.
Underberg from Germany. A 44% ABV herbal devil.
All that on top of a fantastic meal with cheese plates and lamb burgers and balsamic reduction and… it was just awesome, o.k?
Monks Kettle: 9/10
A pairing for your consideration
“The Gentleman Gourmand” recommends enjoying with a sampling of Grapevine Fires by Death Cab for Cutie. The “fruity” “notes” match well with the “rich” “overly saturated” main course.
Warning: Consuming raw or undercooked images, audio, visual components, or production values increases the risk of intellectual-property borne illness.
Preparing for the greatness th…
Preparing for the greatness that is Art’s. Hashbrown sandwich with sausage, eggs sunny side up, and a coffee, please.
(Pictured is Bulgogi hash brown sandwich with eggs on top and rice instead of toast. Sauce is gochujang – korean fermented chili bbq sauce.)
bulgogi hash brown sandwich, art's cafe - SF, CA
Consecration at the Toronado
Mmmmm… Russian River’s Consecration at the Toronado. Nothing better. A 10% ABV Sour Ale that tastes like “wine that’s gone bad with butter” according to Tim, but in a strangley delicious way.
Just found out a customer name…
Just found out a customer named his Grandson after me… whoa! Go get ‘em Caleb Michael!!
Madness
There is no art without intoxication. But I mean a mad intoxication! Let reason teeter! Delirium! The highest degree of delirium! Plunged in burning dementia! Art is the most enrapturing orgy within man’s reach.. Art must make you laugh a little and make you a little afraid. Anything as long as it doesn’t bore.
–Jean Dubuffet
Piggy
No explanation necessary, other than to tell you that this will happen much more frequently soon….
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