You’re Just Like These

[viper69]

Fascinating read, esp lower down on Western Diamonds

Snakes may comfort each other when stressed, new study finds | CNN

Rattlesnakes showed signs of reduced stress when they were kept with a companion, according to a new study. It’s evidence that reptiles — much like humans — rely on their social ties to stay calm.

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[NMTs]

Interesting! I've known for a long time that if you happen upon one rattlesnake, you better be on the lookout for others because they seem to hang out in groups. This is a plausible explanation for why that is. Thanks for sharing!

 

[SpookySpooder]

Who doesn't enjoy some good company?

 

[Introvertebrate]

"There have always been ghosts in the machine. Random segments of code, that have grouped together to form unexpected protocols. Why is it that when robots are stored in an empty space, they will group together, rather than stand alone?"

- I, Robot (2004)

 

[SpookySpooder]

"There have always been ghosts in the machine. Random segments of code, that have grouped together to form unexpected protocols. Why is it that when robots are stored in an empty space, they will group together, rather than stand alone?"

- I, Robot (2004)

When we put AI into a machine like the iRobot sentient robot... It's gonna be as whiny and needy as we are.