How about some Lovecraftian artifacts? shop.vermilion.cc/collections/cthulhu?ref=HorrorBabble Pocket Watches, Playing Cards, Enamel Pins ... even an Umbrella! (The link above is an affiliate link)
I run into Ambrose from time to time in my wanderings & he said he didn't care for your recording -- but then Ambrose doesn't like anything! I liked it! Warren!
The term “Robot “ was a neologism used in the novel “RUR” which was an acronym for “Rorem’s Universal Robots”. It was written in the ‘1920’s by Czech writer Carel Capek.
I honestly enjoyed this so much just for the authors understanding of plant anatomy and biology in general when arguing for non human sentience. I am so happy you posted this author and I will be looking up more of their work, thank you!
I listen as I go to bed; I find t’s the best time. Relaxing in the most comfortable place, bundled against the chilly, pressing darkness and the chilling pressure of a dark story, delivered in calming tones. Sweet dreams, my friend...
Amazing story and narration. Bierce, like so many authors on this channel, had a way of writing that is crisp, follows the rules, and is excellent. The words seem to flow off the pages. There is a cool story out there where a robot/pinocchio hunts down the people that killed the kind old man who created him. It is a newer story. Keep up the great work!
There was ,in the 1700's an automaton called THE TURK. It's inventor toured Europe and challenged all comers to play a game of chess. The automaton always won.
I'm surprised it hasn't been pointed out more. It's no wonder he mentioned a robot, he's just recounting/reformulating reality. The Turk wasn't even a robot, just a chess master pulling strings.. literally.
Good idea, you just have a little sit down because, " It’s fiendish work, Carter, and I doubt if any man without ironclad sensibilities could ever see it through and come up alive and sane."
Androids and Automatons have always scared me. Something about pure, unhesitant motion spurred by one with a completely blank and expressionless face. It’s like a walking corpse, completely void of a soul
You’re right about this. One of my favorites was Babbit’s Analytical Engine, a beautiful machine made of hundreds of brass gears. However, all of the machines up to the 20th century were analog and weren’t electrical usually crank driven or using a system of pulleys. Probably the most useful was the Jacquard Loom. It used punch cards to reproduce complex designs as often as you wish. Punch Cards were used up to the 1970’s mostly to feed programs into mainframes like the IBM 360.
@@David-Gerard I remember thinking when I first read about punch cards that, as with player pianos, I could hardly believe they existed. For some reason, they astonish me at an instinctual level more than pure transportation wonders involving harnessing physics, such as airplanes. Thanks. By the way, I think you mean Charles Babbage's Analytical Machine, rather than Babbit
I didn't realise until today that as I travelled 120 miles to place flowers in Remembrance of my parents that I wore a hoodie which bore the legend YOU FOOL, WARREN IS DEAD 🤦🏼♀️. Honestly.
How can I get a HorrorBabble personalized chess set with all my favorites? My apologies if someone has already asked. It would have to be signed each piece by HB himself of course.
@@christopherdaniel5919 Thought it may have been Lovecraft, thanks for the confirmation. I oughta be able to find it easier now. Hope I don't sound sarcastic lol.
@@HorrorBabble You are usually really good about ads, so felt I should tell you. ^^ Didn't help that it was a baby crying at what I honestly suspect is above allowed sound levels for ads.... XD
@@jehovasabettor9080 Whilst that's obviously true enough almost anything's possible really, perhaps even an upgrade ? I seem to recall if somewhat vaguely that all the later releases after hominidae v.3.00.01 although they do come with an extended warranty also come with tentacles and an insatiable craving for human flesh. Apparently some people enjoy that sort of thing or so I'm told.
@@Eris123451 He supposedly went to Mexico and disappeared there in 1914, with one common theory proposing that he was shot there in 1914 or 1915. But it has been also claimed that he faked going to Mexico, and that instead, after having toured Civil War battlefields, killed himself somewhere in the United States.
How about some Lovecraftian artifacts?
shop.vermilion.cc/collections/cthulhu?ref=HorrorBabble
Pocket Watches, Playing Cards, Enamel Pins ... even an Umbrella!
(The link above is an affiliate link)
It would be incredible if you and Jennifer would do "The Haunting of Hill House". I believe you would take it above and beyond!
Would love to, Stephanie, but it isn't in the public domain.
OMG if only
The Haunting of Hill House lol😁
I run into Ambrose from time to time in my wanderings & he said he didn't care for your recording -- but then Ambrose doesn't like anything! I liked it! Warren!
Chess pieces and a robot from 1899. This must be a good one.
This is a gem of a tale. Thank you, Ian and the listener who suggested the story.
Made my day to see that you recorded this suggestion, and so quick, thanks so much!
A story about the robot uprising in 1899. Awesome.
Holy f*ck, H.P. Lovecraft was 9 years old back then.
Babble-on, Ian! Thank you for the tale!
Chess. The distillation of cruelty. Thanks for the story.
The term “Robot “ was a neologism used in the novel “RUR” which was an acronym for “Rorem’s Universal Robots”. It was written in the ‘1920’s by Czech writer Carel Capek.
Good stuff , Ian ! Never heard a Bierce I didn't like . 💀🎱💀
I honestly enjoyed this so much just for the authors understanding of plant anatomy and biology in general when arguing for non human sentience. I am so happy you posted this author and I will be looking up more of their work, thank you!
Ambrose Bierce was an excellent writer thank you Ian for narrating this story
This channel is becoming one of my favourites ♥️
Glad you're here. Horror Babble is my favorite channel by far. Enjoy!
Was about to head to bed.. but there's always time for a horrorbabble video
I listen as I go to bed; I find t’s the best time. Relaxing in the most comfortable place, bundled against the chilly, pressing darkness and the chilling pressure of a dark story, delivered in calming tones. Sweet dreams, my friend...
A HorrorBabble story before bed helps keeps the Elders in the Darkness at bay.
Amazing story and narration.
Bierce, like so many authors on this channel, had a way of writing that is crisp, follows the rules, and is excellent. The words seem to flow off the pages.
There is a cool story out there where a robot/pinocchio hunts down the people that killed the kind old man who created him. It is a newer story.
Keep up the great work!
Reminds me of the one about the living ship.
Outstanding as always thanks 🙂👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂 !!!!!!
Always glad to see a HB video
Hey, I remember this one! There’s an abridged version in the children’s book Mostly Monsters.
love the mindful setup and contemplative ending.
Hell yeah! Just in time for my lunch break!
Another incredible journey in the dark, earbuds in, being carried along by Ian and Jen to strange activities in sinister places, fantastic!!!!! 💕
I always listen to this when it's read somewhere, and I've realised it's one of my all-time favourites.
Well my day has been pretty depressing 😕 until I saw your upload! Thanks 😊
I hope it improves from here on out, Diane! Ian
Oh wow 👏🏿👏🏿 another great tale
Wonderful story
There was ,in the 1700's an automaton called THE TURK. It's inventor toured Europe and challenged all comers to play a game of chess. The automaton always won.
I'm surprised it hasn't been pointed out more. It's no wonder he mentioned a robot, he's just recounting/reformulating reality. The Turk wasn't even a robot, just a chess master pulling strings.. literally.
Makes for some very interesting reading: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_Turk
Interestingly the Grrman verb „türken“ means to produce a fake
Nice just what the Dr. ordered!!!
Lol but our Warren is well🤣👍.Good morning dear H.B.and wonderful weekend to everybody nice way to wake up❤🖤😁‼
Taking a break today.
Keep up the good work fella and stay safe.
Good idea, you just have a little sit down because, " It’s fiendish work, Carter, and I doubt if any man without ironclad sensibilities could ever see it through and come up alive and sane."
👁️✨👁️ aloha Ian & Jen !!!
Mahalo (Hawai'i for lots of gratitude)
for posting today's story
Our pleasure!
Steam Man of the Prairies
by Edward S. Ellis - 1868
There were many descriptions of humanoid robots in english language literature prior to 1899.
great suggestion Samuel
Magnificient!
Very enjoyable
"Now without further ado..."
Hey, I wanted exactly one more ado. Don't be so stingy with the ado!
Seriously though, another fantastic episode.
ado
As long as you don't expect extra avec. ; )
@@bluegreenglue6565 do I look like I'm from Havana?
I love ❤️ this topic
Androids and Automatons have always scared me. Something about pure, unhesitant motion spurred by one with a completely blank and expressionless face. It’s like a walking corpse, completely void of a soul
Automata designed specifically to play chess go back centuries in European mechanical ingenuity, of course.
You’re right about this. One of my favorites was Babbit’s Analytical Engine, a beautiful machine made of hundreds of brass gears. However, all of the machines up to the 20th century were analog and weren’t electrical usually crank driven or using a system of pulleys. Probably the most useful was the Jacquard Loom. It used punch cards to reproduce complex designs as often as you wish. Punch Cards were used up to the 1970’s mostly to feed programs into mainframes like the IBM 360.
@@David-Gerard I remember thinking when I first read about punch cards that, as with player pianos, I could hardly believe they existed. For some reason, they astonish me at an instinctual level more than pure transportation wonders involving harnessing physics, such as airplanes. Thanks. By the way, I think you mean Charles Babbage's Analytical Machine, rather than Babbit
This is cool. I think that the 1890s are when computer scenes began in earnest with punch card systems.
I didn't realise until today that as I travelled 120 miles to place flowers in Remembrance of my parents that I wore a hoodie which bore the legend YOU FOOL, WARREN IS DEAD 🤦🏼♀️.
Honestly.
Wow!
Nicely done, could make a great series, first robot, first alien, first time travel………
Warren is, in fact, one of the savviest and richest investors in the world.
Would love uf you and Jennifer would do Dracula...if you have already, i can't find it. Loved this one!
listening from the ukwales 2022❤️
I hope one day you will one day narrate hg wells the strange orchid
A Queeg Terminator version, eh?
Great story, ahead of it's time...
How can I get a HorrorBabble personalized chess set with all my favorites? My apologies if someone has already asked. It would have to be signed each piece by HB himself of course.
Don't give us ideas, Jessica...
Master Gordon!
Science fiction by gaslight I love it pure steampunk
Poor Warren
Great work! Please do Conan the Cimmerian!
It's a possibility in the future!
Anyone able to tell me where the "You fool..." Intro is from?
Lovecraft writings section…. “The Statement of Randolph Carter.”
Comes from a short story by HP Lovecraft.
I don't recall the title.
@@christopherdaniel5919 Thought it may have been Lovecraft, thanks for the confirmation. I oughta be able to find it easier now.
Hope I don't sound sarcastic lol.
@@Lariat_V "The Statement of Randolph Carter." 1920. Early tales & fragments.
@@christopherdaniel5919 sweeeeeeeeet, thank you
👍🏼
No, Warreeeen !!!
Can you do any Colin Wilson?
His works are unlikely to be in the public domain.
@@HorrorBabble Alright, thanks in any case.
#63- ✅👍🏻
Awesome as always, but the loud commercial in the middle of the story brought me back from the brink of sleep. : ( Rude RUclips.
Removed! Thanks, Thesaya. We're trying to tidy the ads up at the moment. Too many are appearing here and there.
@@HorrorBabble You are usually really good about ads, so felt I should tell you. ^^
Didn't help that it was a baby crying at what I honestly suspect is above allowed sound levels for ads.... XD
Is Ambrose dead?
That's the question!
@@HorrorBabble In fact I seem to recall that no one actually knows, he disappeared without trace or explanation somewhere in Mexico in 1913, I think ?
Assuming he was made according to the standard hominidae v.2.34.61 blueprints, yes, he most definitely is.
@@jehovasabettor9080
Whilst that's obviously true enough almost anything's possible really, perhaps even an upgrade ?
I seem to recall if somewhat vaguely that all the later releases after hominidae v.3.00.01 although they do come with an extended warranty also come with tentacles and an insatiable craving for human flesh.
Apparently some people enjoy that sort of thing or so I'm told.
@@Eris123451 He supposedly went to Mexico and disappeared there in 1914, with one common theory proposing that he was shot there in 1914 or 1915. But it has been also claimed that he faked going to Mexico, and that instead, after having toured Civil War battlefields, killed himself somewhere in the United States.
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brilliant story