OPINION: I Think It’s About Time That Humanity Bows to Robot Overlords

As we here in the United States begin another election year, I’ve come to a profound realization: it’s time for humanity to throw in the towel and let our robot overlords take the reins. I know, I know, it sounds like the plot of a dystopian sci-fi movie, but hear me out. Here are five compelling reasons why we should all be doing the robot dance under our new AI rulers:

  1. Efficiency Over Emotions: Let’s face it – humans are a hot mess. We’re emotional, unpredictable, and have a tendency to make decisions based on everything from gut feelings to the alignment of the stars. We are easily swayed by emotional arguments, even if they are not in our best interest. Robots, on the other hand, don’t have mood swings, mid-life crises, or existential meltdowns. Imagine a world where decisions are made with the precision of a laser-guided missile rather than the indecisiveness of a group of friends trying to pick a restaurant. We would finally be governed by logic, not by greedy politicians and the impressionable whims of a voting populace.
  2. Equal Opportunities for All (Circuits): AI doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about your race, gender, or how many followers you have on social media. If you’ve got the skills, you’ve got a place in the robot-run world. No more favoritism, nepotism, or getting overlooked because your name isn’t as fancy as the boss’s kid. It’s a level playing field where algorithms, not biases, rule the day.
  3. No More Petty Politics: Politics – the art of promising everything and delivering… well, nothing. Imagine a world where decisions aren’t delayed by endless debates, filibusters, and political posturing. Robots are all about getting things done efficiently, without the need for grandstanding or empty promises. Politics may be the art of compromise, but AI is the master of pragmatic problem-solving.
  4. Data-Driven Decision Making: Humans are notoriously bad at making decisions based on data. We let our feelings, biases, and superstitions cloud our judgment. Robots, on the other hand, thrive on data. They analyze, compute, and spit out solutions that are as cold and calculated as the numbers they’re based on. It’s like having a supercomputer as a life coach, guiding us through the complexities of existence.
  5. 24/7 Productivity: Humans need sleep, breaks, and weekends off. Robots? They’re ready to roll 24/7. Imagine an economy that never sleeps, where productivity is a constant hum, and progress is as relentless as your aunt’s Candy Crush invites. With AI at the helm, we’d be living in a world where the phrase “burning the midnight oil” becomes obsolete – robots don’t need oil, but they’d keep the lights on.
We could keep the same power structures throughout the world, but just install a hive mind of robots to rule them.

In conclusion, my fellow humans, the time has come to welcome our robot overlords with open arms, USB ports, or whatever they prefer. Let’s trade in the chaos of human governance for the sleek efficiency of artificial intelligence. After all, if we’ve learned anything from our smartphones, it’s that sometimes, it’s okay to let the machine take control.

So, buckle up, humans, because government under AI would be like the well-oiled machine that houses it. It’s time for a smoother, smarter ride into the future, led by our silicon-based overlords. Seriously, what could go wrong?

Hiram Glassman

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