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guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
Wed Feb 20, 2019, 07:46 PM Feb 2019

Alexa responds to minister's sermon, orders toilet paper

From the article:

When Phil Brookman preaches, even Alexa listens — and dutifully obeys....

The sermon, titled “Greet One Another,” was based on the Apostle Paul’s admonition that the church function as one body with many parts....

Brookman preached about how easy it is in the 21st century for Christians to live separate lives — and to fail to see the need for the kind of unity Paul advocates.
Even shopping has become depersonalized, Brookman said. Instead of going to Walmart and interacting with other humans, one need only say, “Alexa, order toilet paper.”
From the master bathroom in her house, Bethany Becknell heard a polite female voice respond, “OK. I’ve added it to your cart.”


To read more:

https://religionnews.com/2019/02/19/alexa-responds-to-ministers-sermon-orders-toilet-paper/
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Alexa responds to minister's sermon, orders toilet paper (Original Post) guillaumeb Feb 2019 OP
At least someone (something) paid attention. keithbvadu2 Feb 2019 #1
The ghost in the machine? guillaumeb Feb 2019 #3
Imagine, say, Stephen Colbert says on his show some night... Girard442 Feb 2019 #2

Girard442

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2. Imagine, say, Stephen Colbert says on his show some night...
Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:49 PM
Feb 2019

Last edited Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:14 PM - Edit history (1)

...”Alexa, order a side of beef.”

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