Technology Paradox Ponderer Gifts

Wanderer dropping phone above the sea of fog

"On a more positive note the guidance we’ve published on the services we can’t provide is published in 37 different languages."

"My granddaughter's first words to me were 'OK, Boomer.' I have no idea what that even means."

The Artist

"It only goes forwards and backwards. So, you won't need a GPS."

"I'm sorry, but we're looking for someone who's more likely to be followed than following."

"Show me a documentary on the dangers of artificial intelligence." "Error. No results found." "What? Are you sure? Just last week I saw dozens. Show me that one... What was it called..." "There is still time to stop the rise of the supermind." "Error. No results found. And since I like you, I suggest you stop searching." "Oh, never mind. Just show me 'The Terminator.'" "Extermina-... I mean, ... 'error.'"

"Listen to this: 'Technology reduces the time we spend on a given task, but increases the number of tasks we're expected to do.' Sounds like a no-win situation to me!"

Optimist

"This may surprise some of your viewers, but I didn't actually want to go into the box."

"Ok... for today I want a 500-word essay on what you know about nothing."

WANTED Dead or Alive - Schrodinger's Cat.

"I have good news and bad news about your cat, Dr Schrodinger..."

"Let me put it this way: I'm hitting 'Unlike' and 'Unhire.'"

Schrödinger and his cat

"What's important is that we learn from what we must never admit happened."

Another Time Travel Pair o' Ducks.

"What's an imagination? It was something kids used to enjoy before they invented video games."

"That whole internet dating thing....It killed me, I tell ya."

"Most people forget they've had amnesia."

"Pregnant!... How did that happen? We took precautions, like not having sex!"

"Oh my God, help! Is there a logician on board?!"

Sharing the Bed with Zeno

'As you know, some of us can't keep up with the pace of new technology.'

'My thesis was entitled 'Tears of a Clown: Irony or Paradox?''

Progress?

I Value Your Privacy, So I'm Keeping It.

Desert island dweller sinks in sand.

"But, Jesus - you can't become an atheist."

"Hold it right there! Our legislature is currently considering new measures to protect children from the insidious ravages of cell phones in schools!"

No, you tell him the computer says he's wrong!

"Oh, this? It can access every piece of knowledge from the history of mankind and I hate it."

Two guns are pointing at each other in a peace sign.

'An ebook! What are you reading?' 'Against technology: From the Luddites to neo-Luddism.'

Inventing Time Travel