fonix232

Doing a level of local computing on certain devices (especially ones you directly interact with and voice interfacing can matter, say, like, a TV) is useful.

I think the best approach is connected edge computing - combining some local computing and the hub of edge computing, and changing which side takes care of business depending on the needs of the task.

Say, having the ability to turn off the oven when you can smell smoke (or remembering you haven’t set a timer and the food is ready), simply by talking to your washing machine while you’re loading it, is a useful perk. Sure, an edge case, but the moment it becomes needed, even just once, you’ll appreciate it.

But human existence is suffering. Buddhism teaches that if you do incredibly well, you’ll be reborn as a being with a worry-free life. Being a plankton sounds exactly like that.

IMO human existence, with all its benefits, is waaaaay below plankton.