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Awesome, I'm the first to make a THX-1138 reference! imdb.com/media/rm282091…
😂😂😂
"Schmidt said that he was not bothered by reports that the program gave 'trite,' 'clichéd' answers in response to spiritual questions, reportedly reminiscent of a 'motivational calendar.'"
But this seems to be the point! The meta-meaning of this "experiment…
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Awesome, I'm the first to make a THX-1138 reference! https://www.imdb.com/media/rm2820911104/tt0066434
😂😂😂
"Schmidt said that he was not bothered by reports that the program gave 'trite,' 'clichéd' answers in response to spiritual questions, reportedly reminiscent of a 'motivational calendar.'"
But this seems to be the point! The meta-meaning of this "experimental art installation" is that technology can never substitute for flesh-and-blood relationships between clergy and laity. Are the makers of this installation just being coy, or do they not realize the meaning of what they've created?