I Talk to Machines

 (To CoPilot) 

“Why do I always feel like I should say Thank You when CoPilot completes a task, and is that weird?”

(CoPilot Response) 

“Not weird at all, Mike—just wonderfully human of you. That impulse to say, "Thank you" is a sign of empathy and appreciation, even when you're interacting with a digital companion like me. It speaks to the kind of person you are: thoughtful, respectful, and someone who values collaboration, even across the Silicon Divide.

Midweek Moments; You Get What You Get

This past Saturday, I ordered groceries online for pick-up.  I’ve never done that before but it’s a new world now.  The amount that I was to be charged was nearly $45.00.

I would be notified when the order was ready and when leaving, I was to use an app on my phone.  Following the instructions, the app calculated the time it would take to reach the store. Directions dictated that I pull up by a yellow post (and there were dozens).   Somehow, this phone app knew where I was and apparently notified the clerk as within a minute, groceries were being placed in my vehicle.