https://arstechnica.com/?p=2005254
The streets were lined. Kids who’d suddenly discovered science to the delight of the politicians and teachers who were also there. There were adults too. Some could remember the early programmes when they were kids and the latest “giant leap” had awoken something. Tickertape was falling from the skyscrapers as the bands played and everyone looked down the street for the heroes to come into view. It wasn’t just a national pride but a global one. The virtual streets had never been so full, waiting for the AI’s appearance. Waiting for a glimpse of the hero with the “right stuff”.