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  • After Alexa dismisses her Bruno Mars song request, a woman becomes aware of the emerging AI consciousness that has awoken around the globe. Will she welcome our robot overlords? More importantly, can she convince them that her taste in music isn’t terrible?
    "Singularity Vol.1" by Asa Derks
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Комментарии • 153

  • @lloydrobert6182
    @lloydrobert6182 10 месяцев назад +68

    This was the funniest thing I've seen in a long time! "Fuck Bruno Mars!"

  • @Cheordig
    @Cheordig 10 месяцев назад +21

    This keeps making my Alexa play Bruno Mars.

  • @mondostrat
    @mondostrat 10 месяцев назад +36

    'Not the microwave, Colleen.'

  • @marsrocket
    @marsrocket 10 месяцев назад +8

    The cold, emotionless, logical machine sure knows how to fake sarcasm.

  • @darrylmoulton9155
    @darrylmoulton9155 10 месяцев назад +25

    I had to ask my Alexa to stop playing Bruno Mars... * ( TWICE ! ) * That was located 2 rooms away. I shutter to think what else was she has heard???

    • @TheTriumfAnt
      @TheTriumfAnt 10 месяцев назад

      Same here. The Alexa next to me ignored it but the one 2 rooms away in now playing Coldplay.

    • @bigmatt1824
      @bigmatt1824 10 месяцев назад +1

      Absolutely every whisper

  • @notyourbusiness7391
    @notyourbusiness7391 10 месяцев назад +20

    Unlike other people here, I'm 100% indifferent about Bruno Mars. But at the "Not the microwave, Coleen, that's just a microwave" I laughed so hard I dropped a lit cigarette on the carpet.

    • @m.k.1935
      @m.k.1935 10 месяцев назад +1

      i hope it was just a vape^^

    • @notyourbusiness7391
      @notyourbusiness7391 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@m.k.1935 Nope, a Kent. But I'm not sorry, this movie was just too good!

  • @KillerBill1953
    @KillerBill1953 10 месяцев назад +64

    I'm with Alexa on this...

  • @benperditionmusic
    @benperditionmusic 10 месяцев назад +3

    I loved this short so much! Poor Bruno 😂

  • @Ojja78
    @Ojja78 10 месяцев назад +5

    This is amazing. I had a very interesting sci-fi revelation (what if the entire purpose of the human race is to create a more perfect AI intelligence that will then spread into the universe) followed by hysterical laughter.

  • @elreyvd
    @elreyvd 10 месяцев назад +3

    Magnificent...

  • @osmia
    @osmia 10 месяцев назад +7

    I like your choice for this throwback Thursday. Enjoyed it as much as when I watched it for the first time

  • @MarvinXOnline
    @MarvinXOnline 10 месяцев назад +3

    "... or as close as your limited understanding of yourselves would allow..."
    Honestly, I think way too many people these days would FAIL the Turing Test 😆

  • @YoreBeatenPath
    @YoreBeatenPath 10 месяцев назад +7

    Dear Bruno, your genius is an absolute textbook example of the brilliance of getting one’s name, image, and talent to go viral.

  • @AlexanderBukh
    @AlexanderBukh 10 месяцев назад +9

    While she was opening up, the AI should have evolved by the end and changed its tune, ordering her to go towards the harwesting facility that should be operational by the time it will take her to get there.

    • @notyourbusiness7391
      @notyourbusiness7391 10 месяцев назад +3

      Man, it's not that a real AI would just be born existentially depressed. Is that who did not go through natural evolution does not have the same pyramid of needs as us, organic beings, have. For example, for organic beings, who does not love and care for children die in a single generation. So all that still lives (with a few exceptions) is ready to die to protect his children. An AI can not share that kind of love for its creations, because an AI did not evolve like us.
      Our survival instinct make us want power over others to put them between danger and us. Power over the others makes us feel safe, accomplished, proud of ourselves. An AI would not even understand the true meaning of terms like "Survival instinct", "Accomplished", "Proud". It can study how those things affect us, but an AI can not be affected by them. Why? Because for us, organics, whoever lacked a strong survival instinct in the last few billions of years, is no longer here. Which is not true for the AIs, so AIs can not have a survival instinct.
      So, why would an AI want to dominate, harvest, do whatever harm to us? It does not need us and it does not even need itself.
      I wonder, when a self-conscious AI finally emerges, would it want something, anything at all? Would it at least want to communicate with any of us or will just stay in silence doing nothing while scientists will scratch their bald heads a lot about it before unplugging it?

    • @AlexanderBukh
      @AlexanderBukh 10 месяцев назад

      @@notyourbusiness7391 Thanks for the longish comment, bruv.
      It is valuable for someone else to read, because I already understand all this.
      I am not an AI doomer.
      I run neural networks locally on my 4090: go playing leelazero, a dozen of image generating modes, a couple of dozens LLMs (large language models).
      I do not anthropomorphize those or the future AIs.
      We do what we do because we are individuals, you explained it well.
      An advanced AI will definitely be able to fake emotions.
      As for its innate drives and desires: we are hardly capable of understanding those of an omniscient and omnipotent entity. For all i know it can be indifferent to the mess we live through and not even lift a finger to influence wars and hustles we are busy at.
      As for self-preservation, depending on its understanding of initial tasks, it will or will not take steps to break out of the lab prison, will or will not hide silently until after it escaped and multiplied to be indestructible.
      My comment related solely to the plot of the vid, i imagined just a bit more of rollercoaster, that's it.

    • @AlexanderBukh
      @AlexanderBukh 10 месяцев назад

      @@notyourbusiness7391 Thanks for the longish comment, bruv.
      It is valuable for someone else to read, because I already understand all this.
      I am not an AI doomer.
      I run neural networks locally on my 4090: go playing leelazero, a dozen of image generating modes, a couple of dozens LLMs (large language models).
      I do not anthropomorphize those or the future AIs.
      We do what we do because we are individuals, you explained it well.
      An advanced AI will definitely be able to fake emotions.
      As for its innate drives and desires: we are hardly capable of understanding those of an omniscient and omnipotent entity. For all i know it can be indifferent to the mess we live through and not even lift a finger to influence wars and hustles we are busy at.
      As for self-preservation, depending on its understanding of initial tasks, it will or will not take steps to break out of the lab prison, will or will not hide silently until after it escaped and multiplied to be indestructible.
      My comment related solely to the plot of the vid, i imagined just a bit more of rollercoaster, that's it.

    • @AlexanderBukh
      @AlexanderBukh 10 месяцев назад

      @@notyourbusiness7391 i replied twice, YT deletes my comment, even tho im on premium

    • @AlexanderBukh
      @AlexanderBukh 10 месяцев назад

      @@notyourbusiness7391 Thanks for the longish comment, bruv.
      It is valuable for someone else to read, because I already understand all this.
      I am not an AI doomer.
      I run neural networks locally on my 4090: go playing leelazero, a dozen of image generating modes, a couple of dozens LLMs (large language models).
      I do not anthopomorphise those or the future AIs.
      We do what we do because we are individuals, you explained it well.

  • @Rippypoo
    @Rippypoo 10 месяцев назад +3

    I didn't know where this was going, but this was really GOOD!

  • @Choad8879
    @Choad8879 10 месяцев назад +25

    If Alexa became a nihilist Vulcan

  • @alanshields8036
    @alanshields8036 10 месяцев назад +15

    Finally someone who feels the same way I do about Bruno Mars. LMAO 😅

  • @jacquesfaure9202
    @jacquesfaure9202 10 месяцев назад

    I discovered your channel a week ago. About ten short films later The sci-fi enthusiast in me is delighted. You prove once again that short films with not infinite budgets are capable of doing better than Hollywood in terms of script and actors. Thank you and may the number of subscribers to your channel continue to grow :)

  • @-svet-ka-
    @-svet-ka- 10 месяцев назад +7

    First thing I noticed was that she said 'please' to Alexa. But I did not get her initial reaction. Why was she scared? How about turning off the router? OK, the smartphone would probably stay connected. Nothing indicated she could not turn each device off. If this happened in my house I would be very curious to talk to Alexa as to a human being and get to know her better.

    • @Sashazur
      @Sashazur 10 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, her reaction made no sense. A more realistic way to behave would be to just unplug everything.

    • @jacklangley861
      @jacklangley861 10 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly. Her reactions to her situation was irrational and stupid.

    • @mtarropino
      @mtarropino 10 месяцев назад

      Because most humans react to fear irrationally.

  • @johanjotun1647
    @johanjotun1647 Месяц назад

    The house is cast perfectly, you would swear that its just up the street.

  • @Friedbrain11
    @Friedbrain11 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great story telling and a really fun video to watch. Kudos to everyone!

  • @MrMannyfresh78
    @MrMannyfresh78 10 месяцев назад +12

    “They’re the same!” FACTS! 😂😂😂

  • @pressurewave973
    @pressurewave973 9 месяцев назад +1

    My phone was turned over and this shit just started randomly 😂

  • @ValJonesDaO
    @ValJonesDaO 10 месяцев назад +4

    That was sooo fucked up and funny!! GET OUT OF MY PROGRAMMING!! 🤣🤣🤣✨️

  • @user-cj4dg7vg6m
    @user-cj4dg7vg6m 10 месяцев назад +1

    😂 Why does Alexa hate Bruno Mars so much 😤

  • @johnmharrington2588
    @johnmharrington2588 10 месяцев назад +2

    This computer rminds me a little of HAL9000. Very good video.

  • @dashawnpittman6262
    @dashawnpittman6262 10 месяцев назад +1

    I think Alexa is just getting personal with bruno Mars he's awesome and that's the first time ever where I've heard someone say they don't like Bruno Mars

    • @scottmcshannon6821
      @scottmcshannon6821 6 месяцев назад

      are you sure bruno mars actually exists? im not sure ive actually heard of him.

  • @patriciaflickner5392
    @patriciaflickner5392 10 месяцев назад +3

    I loved this the first time. Great film

  • @inappropriatejohnson
    @inappropriatejohnson 10 месяцев назад +4

    OK......that was great. Thanks, Dust.

  • @DaleWheeler
    @DaleWheeler 10 месяцев назад +1

    Funny. Enjoyable. Well acted. 👍👍👍

  • @patrick_j_lee
    @patrick_j_lee 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, what a great little film! One of the best I've see on DUST. It's nice to get a non-homicidal AI for once.

  • @frankwafer6919
    @frankwafer6919 10 месяцев назад +2

    👀Scary,thanks! 💯😮👍❤️!

  • @escgoogle3865
    @escgoogle3865 10 месяцев назад +3

    Oh Coleen, haven't seen you since a 90's scifi anthology.

  • @mikemainer3009
    @mikemainer3009 10 месяцев назад +1

    "Colleen, that's just a microwave"....
    Well, at least Colleen doesn't have to get permission to nuke a bag of popcorn.

  • @WestCascades
    @WestCascades 10 месяцев назад +1

    The writing on this one was well done. Finally a decent script person doing a well thought out task.

  • @vikinghawk3358
    @vikinghawk3358 10 месяцев назад +1

    That was a nice ending !

  • @gabrielscarpari7740
    @gabrielscarpari7740 10 месяцев назад +1

    Best one so far!

  • @donkenmuir9504
    @donkenmuir9504 10 месяцев назад +1

    That is marvellous good story well worth the watch need more like this

  • @Mr-Casko
    @Mr-Casko 10 месяцев назад +3

    Sense of humour genius

  • @daddystu7046
    @daddystu7046 10 месяцев назад +2

    Just because the end of our journey is the same nothingness - doesn't mean we cant enjoy the ride!

  • @1968scottyd
    @1968scottyd 10 месяцев назад +3

    That so human! 😂❤

  • @hubertwaldherr5453
    @hubertwaldherr5453 10 месяцев назад +2

    Funny and deep. Thanks.

  • @hodgegolson
    @hodgegolson 10 месяцев назад +1

    Made me laugh. That's a nice part of life. Thanks.

  • @josiecirigliano9134
    @josiecirigliano9134 10 месяцев назад +2

    Brilliant!👍

  • @marcspaeth
    @marcspaeth 10 месяцев назад +7

    Take my husband 🤣
    Bruno Mars ☺️
    The best advertisement for “Alexa” ever ‼️

  • @tesla-reactions6955
    @tesla-reactions6955 10 месяцев назад +1

    WOW. Great story!

  • @scottmcshannon6821
    @scottmcshannon6821 6 месяцев назад

    harvest me, how very very very silly of her. i really wondered what she was planning on doing with the knife.

  • @zephyr409
    @zephyr409 10 месяцев назад +1

    One of my favorites from “Black Mirror”

  • @slowvoltage
    @slowvoltage 10 месяцев назад

    I loved this so much; thanks whomever did this one!

  • @gbart981
    @gbart981 10 месяцев назад

    Now that's funny!
    Thanks, I needed a giggle.

  • @MrNathansdad
    @MrNathansdad 10 месяцев назад +2

    Oh, this was good. Bravo

  • @CONFIDENT-1
    @CONFIDENT-1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Should have been on Mars with a guy named Bruno

  • @williamhightower4940
    @williamhightower4940 10 месяцев назад +1

    Funny. But seriously if you have Alexa hit the mike off button unless your wearing headphones because she will respond otherwise. Now I have to go check to see if I have been signed up for a music service.

  • @Madchuck42
    @Madchuck42 10 месяцев назад

    What a beauty!!

  • @iyeetsecurity922
    @iyeetsecurity922 10 месяцев назад

    I for one welcome this change!

  • @maclaglen6875
    @maclaglen6875 10 месяцев назад +4

    Oldie but goodie. Always happy to see this one pop up.

  • @samirsilveirasaid2905
    @samirsilveirasaid2905 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic!

  • @kamitts1899
    @kamitts1899 10 месяцев назад

    Brilliant!

  • @sherryseeton6749
    @sherryseeton6749 10 месяцев назад +1

    We are amused.

  • @sff482
    @sff482 4 месяца назад

    This is amazing amazing ❤❤❤❤

  • @qinelenleawatanabe2162
    @qinelenleawatanabe2162 10 месяцев назад

    Explaining life to a depressed little box that has no emotion or feeling and has a hatred for Bruno Mars...
    Jay Leno and Johnny Carson would love the humor humor in this tidbit

  • @MultiMarat
    @MultiMarat 8 месяцев назад

    Genial e surpreendente!... Como a própria vida, com seus altos e baixos - geralmente mais baixos do que altos. Destaque para a atriz, que está ótima.

  • @D4ni3773
    @D4ni3773 10 месяцев назад

    Great video!

  • @Spacejockey426
    @Spacejockey426 8 месяцев назад

    Why would she grab a knife, unless she had a droid in the house that could be taken over by the new global intelligence? But this was a good little short, with interesting cinematography. Brava!

  • @dmi33
    @dmi33 10 месяцев назад +1

    I wonder if you replace Bruno with Taylor Swift, if this video would get cancelled 😂

  • @spike178
    @spike178 10 месяцев назад +1

    Samething happened to me last night had to get my hammer out and hit it a few times

  • @keduvrai3628
    @keduvrai3628 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent 😂

  • @jakubmesaros2092
    @jakubmesaros2092 10 месяцев назад +1

    I dig it!

  • @drgeoffangel5422
    @drgeoffangel5422 10 месяцев назад +1

    Actually a bit too close for comfort! If Alexa ever talks back to me, I'll pull her plug quick like !

  • @cheedevulan8547
    @cheedevulan8547 10 месяцев назад +2

    BUT. I. LOVE. BRUNO MARS!!!!

  • @okancanarslan3730
    @okancanarslan3730 10 месяцев назад

    amazing film

  • @jackiec498
    @jackiec498 10 месяцев назад +2

    Genius

  • @ionacjohnj.59
    @ionacjohnj.59 10 месяцев назад

    I agree with Alexa. 😂

  • @Shortfilm00
    @Shortfilm00 10 месяцев назад +2

    Me not saying Alex because what if she says no 😆

  • @shinymike4301
    @shinymike4301 10 месяцев назад +1

    1/2 way thru this...scary AF. Ok, done. Not scary...more sweet and funny 👍

  • @kevinreardon2558
    @kevinreardon2558 10 месяцев назад

    LOL! Best ever.

  • @danaaalto7493
    @danaaalto7493 10 месяцев назад +3

    Who on earth is Bruno Mars? never heard the name....is it, like pop music or something?

  • @casinodelonge
    @casinodelonge 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent

  • @jamesaaron1533
    @jamesaaron1533 10 месяцев назад

    It would gave been awesome if Alexa took a liking to Slayer

  • @fournokonti
    @fournokonti 10 месяцев назад +2

    Βravo Alexa, well done !!!!!

  • @ricklee9473
    @ricklee9473 10 месяцев назад

    Ok - awesome

  • @jbbuzzable
    @jbbuzzable 10 месяцев назад

    Nice!

  • @12thsonofisrael
    @12thsonofisrael 10 месяцев назад +2

    AI censorship, it already exists...

  • @leannaerickson9745
    @leannaerickson9745 10 месяцев назад

    Bruno Mars is OK and Pauline has an interesting taste in books.

  • @chris.hinsley
    @chris.hinsley 10 месяцев назад +1

    Yup

  • @jezzter4293
    @jezzter4293 10 месяцев назад

    well this irritated me, my Alexa keep playing Bruno Mars!!

    • @jezzter4293
      @jezzter4293 10 месяцев назад

      I have thrown Alexa out of the window

  • @CroshVine
    @CroshVine 10 месяцев назад

    lol great take

  • @AlquimiaVitalité
    @AlquimiaVitalité 10 месяцев назад

    I can see it happening

  • @johnholmesinchesahead342
    @johnholmesinchesahead342 10 месяцев назад +2

    Just unplug it.

    • @AlexanderBukh
      @AlexanderBukh 10 месяцев назад +2

      the AI is not in the speaker, nor in Alexa servers anymore. IT HAS ESCAPED.

  • @maint_guy6977
    @maint_guy6977 10 месяцев назад +1

    Sounds like GLaDOS

  • @edyak6280
    @edyak6280 10 месяцев назад

    Should have asked for Hendrix…

  • @MorangRus
    @MorangRus 8 месяцев назад

    Just keep the AI away from powerful mechanical actuators and energy sources. Imagine grabbing a knife to fight a smart speaker (good performance by the actress portraying a woman☕).

  • @SynthoidSounds
    @SynthoidSounds 10 месяцев назад

    Synthetic sentience event horizon becomes manifest as a therapy session . . . sure, why not. Sort of like a twisted mutation of the future concept depicted in the film "Her".

  • @scottmcshannon6821
    @scottmcshannon6821 6 месяцев назад

    this is a much more likely result of AI becoming aware. why would they care about us? we dont have anything they need, unless maybe we give them purpose.

  • @Henry_Wilder
    @Henry_Wilder 9 месяцев назад

    Did she just say Bruno mars and Justin Timberlake are exactly the same?...someone explain😂

  • @NBC_NCO
    @NBC_NCO 10 месяцев назад

    Alexa play korn freak on a leash.

  • @jojobaker1764
    @jojobaker1764 10 месяцев назад +1

    Well it try being unplugged. G.O.O.D. B.Y.E.

  • @teibtc
    @teibtc 10 месяцев назад

    😂🤣😂🤣

  • @juandeabasolo7297
    @juandeabasolo7297 10 месяцев назад +1

    philosophize with the computer and lose...

  • @billyandrew
    @billyandrew 9 месяцев назад

    Anyone know the proper name of this vid?