Humans United Against Robots
Humans United Against Robots (often abbreviated as HUAR) is a tongue-in-cheek organization designed to unify the human race and prepare them for a futuristic robotic uprising. HUAR was created by Keith Malley of the popular Keith and The Girl podcast.
Phases
Members of the organization claim that in order to prevent the impending robotic tyranny, a number of stages must be followed.
Stage 1 - Awareness
"Awareness" was the initial stage of defence announced in the summer of 2005. The main two components were informing the general public of the threat of robots, and performing surveillance on mechanics and scientists who may assist robots in their mission. In pursuit of these goals, the following steps were taken:
- On November 28 2005, Keith interviewed Daniel Wilson, author of the book How to Survive a Robot Uprising.
- The "HUAR! Command Center" forum was opened to catalogue ways our technologies might soon overthrow their organic creators.
Stage 2 - Preparation
"Preparation" was officially announced on 11 May 2007. Skills required for this stage are:
- Know where the screws are in all major electronics.
- General knowledge of how robots work is not required; just how to take them apart.
Further, the following must be at the ready at all times:
- A Phillips-head and flat-head screwdriver must always be carried.
- A SUPER soaker filled with window cleaner solution.
- Robot parts, such as cathode ray tubes, circuit boards, etc.
Addendum:
On Wednesday May 30th, 2007 Brandon, a Senior Engineering Specialist recommended (and Keith has approved) the inclusion of the following items in the HUAR preparedness kit:
- Slotted & Philips Terminal (small) Screwdriver
- Wire Cutter (6 in side cut pliers, or ‘dike’ is recommended)
- Voltmeter
See also
- Keith and The Girl
- How to Survive a Robot Uprising (book)
Robot uprising issues:
- Cybernetic revolt
- Machine Rule
- Three Laws of Robotics
- Autonomous robot