Holy is He Who Wrestles

Holy is He Who Wrestles

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A.I. Isn't Real

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The Old Turks

In 1770 a man named Wolfgang von Kempelen built a robot.

What’s that you say!? A robot!? In 1770!? Impossible!

Not true.

Robots, previously known as “automatons” have a long history. Going back at least to the 1400s and probably a good deal earlier if the clues and indications in ancient Egyptian sources are to be believed. They were trad…

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