“Siri, what are your political views?” You’d think that Siri would answer that question with a clever quip about how she doesn’t take sides, but no, she has an answer. And it’s not what you would think.
For some odd reason, asking Siri her political views will take you to Ron Paul’s Wikipedia page every time.
We had this little easter egg tipped to us yesterday, and after trying it last night and again today, it definitely works. It’s odd, especially considering that Apple largely leans towards the left wing as a company. Perhaps some Apple engineer thought of it as a joke. Whatever the reason, Ron Paul and Siri are buddies… at least for now.
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4 responses to “Apparently Siri Loves Ron Paul”
It’s not an easter egg.. but it’s a slow news day? This is the first entry in Wikipedia.. When you ask, in a game show style, “What are political views” or anything with ‘What are”, it goes to Wikipedia.. and thats what Wikipedia pulls up first for political views.
Not an easter egg.Maybe rephrase it to, Siri and the Ron Paul irony?
The whole “left” vs “right” thing doesn’t really work when describing libertarians like Ron Paul. The “left” likes to talk a good game when it comes to personal liberties while advocating economic top-down control and wealth redistribution. The “right” pays lip service to a “free market,” all the while advocating government controls in the social sphere.
The libertarian sees himself as holding the only consistent position, advocating liberty in both the social, economic, indeed, all spheres. Rejecting all aggression and coercions desired by those on both the “left” and the “right.”
Tech oriented folks tend to lean more libertarian than say, school teachers, preachers, cops, etc. Not sure why this would be such a shock. The internet itself is a perfect embodiment of the libertarian ideal. Where in the absence of arbitrary power, i.e. anarchy, cooperation, order, and voluntary association emerges organically, leading to a general progress for humankind.
This makes perfect sense! Apple (and Steve) have always been individualist / libeterian and against any type of government overreach…
I am now quite content for Siri and its offspring (SkyNet) to take over the world. The machines will create a perfect utopian society where no one tells you what to do as long as you aren’t violating anyone else’s rights…(grin)
It’s NOT the “first entry” in Wikipedia – I typed, “political views” and got this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_views – No Ron Paul to be seen…