TWS277: Noses are Red, Fingers are Blue, Digging Freedom From Snowbanks, Sadly Nothing New

On the show this week:

Front Page
Emotional Discharge

CQ: Given that we are creating the future robotic beings, is it right to create them in the shape of humans, even though they will not ever share in even a vaguely human life? Or should the shape of robots be left to develop on its own, out of “robotic culture”?

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Full list of 32 articles after the jump!

Front Page:
- Fashion, revelation or disclosure?: Transcendent TV & Media – Public orientation, education on UFOs enters new phase?
- I doubt we’d start picking up the trash or anything..: io9 – How would humanity change if we knew aliens existed?
- MAYBE IT’S THE ALL-CAPS THAT BOTHERS THEM.: The UFO Iconoclast Blog – ALIENS AND FUTURE SHOCK: WHY THEY DON’T MAKE CONTACT
- “Nothing to see here, move along..”: The Sun-Sentinel – Bermuda Triangle just a myth, U.S. says
- The problem with modern theories is that often ignore older evidence..: A Different Perspective blog – The Bermuda Triangle and ABC Evening News
- Is there a renewed interest in esoteric theories and philosophies, or a fashion growth in adopting the trappings of same? (If more convenient, replace the word “esoteric” with “traditional” and see if it still fits. Uncomfortably.): The Revealer – Chapel Perilous: Notes From The New York Occult Revival
- Don’t worry; I’m sure the NSAbot will monitor it all for us, to keep it safe.: BBC – Robots test their own world wide web, dubbed RoboEarth
Emotional Discharge:
- If your relationship survives this, it will surive ANYTHING. No. Potty. Breaks. :/: Orange – Longest hug world record attempt
- Apparently, follicular abundance was a sign of a good catch! Watiing for that trend to return..: Orange – Hair-raising Victorian Valentine revealed
- Some conditions just kinda rock. : Your Jewish News – Girl leaves doctors baffled as she cries stones rather than tears
- Is there any area which won’t be touched by humanity? Morality itself will be subject to hacking, at some point..: New Scientist – Cure for love: Should we take anti-love drugs?
- Is it easier if the rebound is into cold, metal arms?: New Scientist – Cure for love: Fall for a robot to fend off heartache
- If you think that’s creepy, wait until we encounter the Pillow-headed Famliles of Outerspace Colony V.: Orange – Practice your kissing with this creepy pillow
- A reminder that humans are not one creature, but a collection of coalitions that are mostly related to each other.: Essential Baby – When your unborn twin is your children’s mother