Comments on: Dolphin uses iPad as way to communicate with humans http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Fri, 24 May 2013 21:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: robulus http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801792 robulus Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801792 Snap. Snap.

]]> By: nanuq http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801800 nanuq Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801800 Dolphins are too good for Blackberry, I take it? You just know there's a porpoise behind this product placement. Dolphins are too good for Blackberry, I take it? You just know there’s a porpoise behind this product placement.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801801 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801801 Surely that should be "Human uses i-pad in attempt to communicate with dolphins". It's not their fault we're still using physical devices... Surely that should be “Human uses i-pad in attempt to communicate with dolphins”. It’s not their fault we’re still using physical devices…

]]> By: Ugly Canuck http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801802 Ugly Canuck Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801802 You would think that the radically differing environmental conditions under which the dolphin evolved, compared to we ancient forest dwellers, would result in some differing aspects or styles to their reasoning or reckoning, as distinct from ours. I mean, it stands to reason.( No pun intended.) You would think that the radically differing environmental conditions under which the dolphin evolved, compared to we ancient forest dwellers, would result in some differing aspects or styles to their reasoning or reckoning, as distinct from ours.
I mean, it stands to reason.( No pun intended.)

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801803 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801803 "Waterproofing, processor speed, touch-sensitivity, ANTI-GLARE SCREENS, and dolphin-friendly programs are essential." Maybe Apple will listen to the dolphins and quit limiting options for those of us who find glossy screens so annoying to use. “Waterproofing, processor speed, touch-sensitivity, ANTI-GLARE SCREENS, and dolphin-friendly programs are essential.”

Maybe Apple will listen to the dolphins and quit limiting options for those of us who find glossy screens so annoying to use.

]]> By: grimc http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801808 grimc Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801808 The facility's orcas however, have decided to wait for the rumored Android-based tablet. "No Flash, no Farmville, no way," said a spokesfish before being eaten. The facility’s orcas however, have decided to wait for the rumored Android-based tablet. “No Flash, no Farmville, no way,” said a spokesfish before being eaten.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-802064 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-802064 Oh snap! http://www.theonion.com/articles/dolphins-evolve-opposable-thumbs,284/ Oh snap!

http://www.theonion.com/articles/dolphins-evolve-opposable-thumbs,284/

]]> By: dougrogers http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801814 dougrogers Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801814 But where do dolphins, uhm stand, on the open source debate? Merlin was born into captivity, so he likely sees no problem with the walled garden. But where do dolphins, uhm stand, on the open source debate? Merlin was born into captivity, so he likely sees no problem with the walled garden.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-802071 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-802071 Wait a minute...exactly how long has the iPad been available for??? Wait a minute…exactly how long has the iPad been available for???

]]> By: MattInBrooklyn http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801816 MattInBrooklyn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801816 I suppose another requirement would be "bright enough to see in daylight." I suppose another requirement would be “bright enough to see in daylight.”

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801818 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801818 This reminded me of that terrible Keanu Reeves movie Johnny Mnemonic with the god-like dolphin that helped save the world. This reminded me of that terrible Keanu Reeves movie Johnny Mnemonic with the god-like dolphin that helped save the world.

]]> By: aplusbi http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801819 aplusbi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801819 I thought Apple rejected the Dolphin app? I thought Apple rejected the Dolphin app?

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801821 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801821 The next thing you know try will be surfing for dolphin porn!! The next thing you know try will be surfing for dolphin porn!!

]]> By: Forrest http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801832 Forrest Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801832 On the Internet, nobody knows your a dolphin. On the Internet, nobody knows your a dolphin.

]]> By: Axelray http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-802603 Axelray Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-802603 Nice Nat Geo doo-rag, Jack. Nice Nat Geo doo-rag, Jack.

]]> By: Jamie Sue http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801839 Jamie Sue Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801839 I fully believe that dolphins and whales are as intelligent as humans, but that we are unable to accurately determine that because of the communication barrier between our two species. To me it seems silly to assume that because we are at the top of the primate tree that we are the dominant intelligence on planet Earth. It seems far more likely that we co-hold that title with other species who may not have needed the same markers for intelligence as we did to survive (tool making, for example.) So what happens when, using an interface like this, dolphins start to ask existential questions or demanding more space or release? I know it sounds silly, but if they are as intelligent as I believe then it's possible. What do we do then? I fully believe that dolphins and whales are as intelligent as humans, but that we are unable to accurately determine that because of the communication barrier between our two species. To me it seems silly to assume that because we are at the top of the primate tree that we are the dominant intelligence on planet Earth. It seems far more likely that we co-hold that title with other species who may not have needed the same markers for intelligence as we did to survive (tool making, for example.)

So what happens when, using an interface like this, dolphins start to ask existential questions or demanding more space or release? I know it sounds silly, but if they are as intelligent as I believe then it’s possible.

What do we do then?

]]> By: IWood http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801847 IWood Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801847 That is relevant to <a href="http://www.writebastard.com/2010/05/cetacean-religion.html">my interests</a>. (If I'm allowed to do that...mods feel free to smack this with the deletehammer if not.) That is relevant to my interests.

(If I’m allowed to do that…mods feel free to smack this with the deletehammer if not.)

]]> By: Adam Fields http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801848 Adam Fields Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801848 Well, then we start eating them. Well, then we start eating them.

]]> By: fbrusca http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-802104 fbrusca Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-802104 Is the dolphin really making selections, or is the trainer moving the iPad around so that the beasty selects the ‘correct’ shortcut? Ouija board phenomenon. Let’s bolt that sucker down and see what happens. Let's get James Randy out here to supervise. Is the dolphin really making selections, or is the trainer moving the iPad around so that the beasty selects the ‘correct’ shortcut? Ouija board phenomenon. Let’s bolt that sucker down and see what happens. Let’s get James Randy out here to supervise.

]]> By: Lukezor http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801853 Lukezor Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801853 Sigh, now Cory is going to have to write an article in dolphin-speak pointing out the negative connations of using an iPad. Also: to the best of our knowledge, humans are the most intelligent, possibly only intelligent, life-form in the universe. I don't think it's unreasonable for us to claim dominance on Earth. Sigh, now Cory is going to have to write an article in dolphin-speak pointing out the negative connations of using an iPad.

Also: to the best of our knowledge, humans are the most intelligent, possibly only intelligent, life-form in the universe. I don’t think it’s unreasonable for us to claim dominance on Earth.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-802623 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-802623 a site where dolphin actually communes/communicates with humans..enjoy! www.DolphinMagazine.org a site where dolphin actually communes/communicates with humans..enjoy! http://www.DolphinMagazine.org

]]> By: knodi http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801861 knodi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801861 Why do you believe that? Is it because you really really want to? Because it would be totally cool? Just because a creature shows compassion and shares a lot of mammalian behavior patterns with us, doesn't mean they're as <b>intelligent</b> as humans. Not unless you drastically redefine the word "intelligent". Keep in mind, humanity has been <i>to the moon</i>. And we rarely get caught in nets. Don't try to contradict me by pointing out that humans have wars and "know hate". I'm not saying humans are infallible. But in terms of intelligence? It's really stupid to think that because they're super-friendly, compassionate, and have family lives, that they must also be as smart as us. Why do you believe that? Is it because you really really want to? Because it would be totally cool?

Just because a creature shows compassion and shares a lot of mammalian behavior patterns with us, doesn’t mean they’re as intelligent as humans. Not unless you drastically redefine the word “intelligent”.

Keep in mind, humanity has been to the moon. And we rarely get caught in nets. Don’t try to contradict me by pointing out that humans have wars and “know hate”. I’m not saying humans are infallible. But in terms of intelligence? It’s really stupid to think that because they’re super-friendly, compassionate, and have family lives, that they must also be as smart as us.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-806727 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-806727 Dolphins are gonna take over the world and become the new god. Dolphins are gonna take over the world and become the new god.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801865 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801865 starting your statement with 'to the best of our knowledge' completely undermines the entire thing. what if 'the best of our knowledge' doesn't mean shit in the grand scheme of things? starting your statement with ‘to the best of our knowledge’ completely undermines the entire thing.

what if ‘the best of our knowledge’ doesn’t mean shit in the grand scheme of things?

]]> By: grimc http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801867 grimc Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801867 Carl Sagan once said something like, "The universe is a big place--it's arrogant to think we're the only intelligent species in it." Carl Sagan once said something like, “The universe is a big place–it’s arrogant to think we’re the only intelligent species in it.”

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-802381 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-802381 That should be "Fa love iPa". That should be “Fa love iPa”.

]]> By: millrick http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801870 millrick Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801870 "dolphin-friendly programs are essential" crap. i have trouble enough creating stuff for humans. now dolphins too? what's next? Cephalopods? “dolphin-friendly programs are essential”

crap.
i have trouble enough creating stuff for humans.
now dolphins too?
what’s next?
Cephalopods?

]]> By: Slurpy http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-801874 Slurpy Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-801874 So. . . are iPads oil-proof? So. . . are iPads oil-proof?

]]> By: Ugly Canuck http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-802386 Ugly Canuck Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-802386 No no...we're just better at speaking human. Your argument leads me to think that we (that is, all species) should try to work together to advance a mutually advantageous agenda: with each doing something that the other species are not so good at...oh wait...that's a healthy eco-system that I'm describing...well, carry on, then. No no…we’re just better at speaking human.
Your argument leads me to think that we (that is, all species) should try to work together to advance a mutually advantageous agenda: with each doing something that the other species are not so good at…oh wait…that’s a healthy eco-system that I’m describing…well, carry on, then.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/06/01/dolphin-uses-ipad-as.html#comment-806996 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-806996 What do we do? First we apologize to them for our previous ill treatment and lack of respect, and then we give them whatever they want. All in all I think we will make much better pets than we have masters anyway. What do we do? First we apologize to them for our previous ill treatment and lack of respect, and then we give them whatever they want.
All in all I think we will make much better pets than we have masters anyway.

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