The Technological Dilemma

Siri, can you brew me a cup of coffee?

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Siri is just as helpless in locating my coffee mug as my husband is in avoiding leaving black socks strewn under the couch. Life has its limitations.

My dog might not be able to fetch the newspaper, unlock the front door, or parallel park, yet I still find myself asking her to do so. I guess I’m an optimist.

My interactions with my dog have taken a more intricate turn. Instead of simply asking, “Ewok, do you want to go outside?”, I now say, “Ewok, I’m heading downstairs for coffee. You can join me or stay here; it’s your choice.” She understands.

Since the pandemic, my dog, Ewok, has become more expressive, largely thanks to Duolingo. When the doorbell rings, she attempts to articulate words. While her pronunciation may be off, it’s likely due to her constant drinking. After all, what else is there for a dog to do? Barking is so last year.

I've found myself on my Google Home's camera, asking Ewok, “Siri, where’s my phone?”

I've also been caught looking at my phone, inquiring, “Siri, where’s my raincoat?”

When I asked Google Home about dinner, she feigned ignorance. I even caught her asking Siri for a list of psychiatrists. I’m perfectly fine, really.

Today, I looked my son in the eye and said, “Ewok! Time for school.” Honestly, I can’t tell what’s stranger: that I call out names before speaking or that I confuse dogs, gadgets, and children.

I often grab my coffee cup and ask, “Siri! What’s the weather like today?” She just stares back at me, as if to say, “What are you talking about? Go outside. Are you unable to walk?”

Human existence seems to be on the brink of extinction, and I'm a prime example. Remember that part in the Bible where it mentions, “And a woman began asking her coffee cup to take the dog out, and then darkness fell”?

I’m not one to have the Daily Bible Verses App on my phone, so I can’t even tell you if that’s from the Old or New Testament.

Earlier today, while out with my mom, she checked the weather app and said, “It’s raining.”

I looked up at the clear sky and replied, “No, it’s not.”

“We should head home,” she insisted. “We don’t want to get wet.”

“It’s not raining,” I countered.

“It says 40%,” she replied, scrutinizing her phone like an astronaut assessing atmospheric conditions.

“I’ll grab the umbrella,” I said, turning around.

While I’m no fortune teller, I have a feeling that humanity has about a week left before we face extinction. Just a moment, let me ask my shoe.

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Humorous Observations from Everyday Life

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Moments of Reflection

The second video, "Can Siri Dominate with Apple Intelligence? - Out Of Context", delves into the limitations and quirks of virtual assistants, providing a comical perspective on their roles in our lives.