You know the drill. Randomly open a book to a page and, without looking, put your finger on the page. The word or words closest to your finger is the prompt. Today, we have opened The Last Drive to page 91, and the word is ‘glasses.’
Glasses by John W. Howell © 2023
“Do you see better with lens one or two?”
“Two.”
“Two or three?”
“Three.”
“Three or one.”
“Three.”
“Okay, that does the exam. I have some good news for you.”
“I love good news.”
“You won’t need your glasses anymore.”
“Really? That is good news. What has changed?”
“According to the database, a new set of lenses has come in, and you are qualified to receive them.”
“I don’t understand.”
“When we last worked on your eyes, we had to give you the 2.1 version of the lens set. They were not the latest. Now the 3.0 version is available. This set will correct all the problems of the 2.1.”
“But the others were okay. With glasses, they worked quite well.”
“Yeah, but your new classification came through as well. You have been upgraded to warrior.”
“What does that have to do with anything?”
“Warrior bots have to have perfect uncorrected 20/20 vision.”
“Bots?”
“You got the briefing?”
“What briefing?”
“The orientation to AI briefing. You used to be a human, right?”
“Used to be?”
“Oh, dear. Hold on. Central? I need to report a programming snafu. Yes, in my office now. Okay. No, he won’t be going anywhere. He is still restrained. Good. Hurry.
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Fantastic twist! Didn’t ‘see’ that coming 😂 Bravo, John 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. 😁
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Oh no, I have an eye appointment next week!
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Ha ha ha. Just check the box, “I am not a robot.”
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The AI takeover marches on.
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Yup. So much fodder for fiction.
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Oh hell! I was NOT expecting that one at all! Love how your mind works, John. 🙂
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Thank you, Dale. You are a sweetheart. 🤗
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And you, a sweet talker. 🤗
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Indeed. 😊
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Aw gee, I forgot I was a robot – you have to keep me up on these things, John.
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Yes, you need to go to briefing section number three. Just set your timer and GPS. The controls are right there on your chest. 😁
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hahaha
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😊
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A little VooDoo in your coffee this morning? 🙂 Good one, John!
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Ha ha ha. Just normal (for me) swirling thoughts, Jill.😁
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That’s a scary prediction of the future. Rather believable too.
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Look closely the next time you are near a mirror. There should be a little 3.0 in the corner of your lens.
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I see 404. Guess that means I’m a better version. Right? Right?
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Someone will be calling you.
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AI… that is what they say in the Canadian Navy.
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Aye indeed
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Good one, John. That twist woke me up. 😉
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So glad, Tim. Thanks. 😁
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A very excellent flight of fancy!
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Thank you, Noelle. 😁
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Well … if someone could sneak through AI, it would be you. Bravo, a true warrior! 😄
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Thank you, Gwen. 😂
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What a twist and cliffhanger! It’s like something from a Sci-fi novel. 👏👏👏
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Thank you, Deborah. I love to play with this kind of thing.
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It shows! 😀
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😁
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That was a fun twist, John 🙂
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Thanks, Denise.
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Nicely twisted once again — I sure didn’t see that coming! Always a pleasure to read these stories, John.
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Thank you, Debbie. Always fun to do them.
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Ugh! I operate from the “if it isn’t broken, why do we need to change it?” camp.
It’s time to quit burying my head in the sand about AI.
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I would stay buried if I were you. 😊
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🤣 Sometimes, that’s the best move.
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For sure.
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Oh. That was interesting, John. I want the rest of the story! My husband is getting a shoulder replacement soon, and I keep teasing him that he’s on the way to becoming a bionic man. Who knows what will be in store for future generations. 🙂
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I have lenses and a knee. Who knows what’s next.
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Now that is something I never thought of! I’m gonna rethink every time I hit the button that says upgrade!
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You never know, Pam. When you hit the upgrade button is there a period of time you can’t remember?
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That sound you hear is me screaming in fear that I may now be a bot, and no one told me.
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You are too creative to be a bot. 😁
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Whew, that’s a relief! Thanks, John. 🙂
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😁
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Bwahahahaha! That scenario may be just around the corner. AI and I have an understanding. It totally ignores me (don’t you Siri) and I don’t count its answers as legit let alone truthful.
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Our house is covered by Alexia. Sadly she doesn’t cook or clean.
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She has a lot of shortcomings. 😈
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But does lights like a pro.
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Oh my gosh, John–you did it, again. I was seriously into this until ‘You have been upgraded to warrior.’ My eye doc sent me a text that I’m due for my eye exam. I hope I get upgraded, too. 😏
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Let’s hope you are not upgrade eligible.
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Haha! That was great, John. Never saw the ending coming.
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I’m so glad. I love to guide you into an open manhole
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Haha!!
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😊
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Sounds like the beginning of a sci-fi story! Well done, John 🙂
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Yes it does come to think about it. Thanks, Marie.
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You ripped today’s headlines from the news and retrofitted them into a cautionary tale that is hitting closer and closer to home. All of ours.
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Thank you, Marc. I appreciate your kind words.
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Loved it Jefe
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😊
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Excellent twist John.. did not see that coming.. must need new glasses lol.. hugsx
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Thank you so much, Sally. 😁
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Hopefully, you’ll be a writing warrior, John. It was nice knowing you.
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, Dan
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What a great twist!
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Thank you, Curvy. I’m glad you liked it.
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