Julia Thompson wrote:

> Richard Baker wrote:
> > 
> > Gautam said:
> > 
> > > Let me suggest an analogy.  Someone invents a gadget -
> > > a new computer program, let's say - that allows us to
> > > replace computer programmers with this program.  Would
> > > you argue that the government should stop us from
> > > using that program?  If yes, why?  If no, then, how is
> > > offshoring to India different _in its effects_ from
> > > that invention?
> > 
> > If that were to happen, the Singularity would be upon us. 
> And, whatever
> > else it may be, India is not the Singularity.
> 
> There's a joke about "The Black Hole of Calcutta" to be made 
> there, but
> I'm not sure I could do it justice.

Well, I've never heard that joke. Reckon you could try to tell it
anyway? :)

Ritu


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