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Blog : Speech Recognition – Happily Ever Laughter by Marlene Schoenberg of Accent Wisdom, , www.accentwisdom.com

Remember the movie, “Her”, with the disembodied voice of Scarlett Johansson? For iPhone users, SIRI is a part of our everyday lives. We can ask SIRI to find a restaurant but don’t ask her if she loves you. SIRI is all business and the relationship will never get past friendship.

Did you know that SIRI stands for “Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface” ?

Now that you know her full name and not just some impersonal initials, let’s listen in to some hilarious SIRI responses to some deep topics.

If your question is, “SIRI, why did Apple make you?” SIRI’s response may be, “Apple doesn’t tell me everything”.

If you tell SIRI, “Repeat after me!” , she might come back with the retort, ” I am an intelligent assistant but not a parrot with beautiful plumage.”

If you admit that you missed something and say,” I didn’t understand it, SIRI.” She might reach out with the apology, “ I’m sorry, give me another chance.” Don’t you wish that people in your family would use that line?

Ask SIRI, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?”.  Don’t be surprised if she quizzically replies, “Snow White, is that you?”

Your quip to SIRI such as, “Surely you can’t be serious” might encourage the response, ”I am serious and don’t call me Shirley.”

In case you are really curious, ask SIRI , “How much wood could a wood chuck chuck?” Of course, she will tell you, “42 cords”.

If you are so impressed with SIRI and say, ”SIRI you’re the best!” She might respond, “I’m putting myself to the fullest possible use which I think any conscious entity can ever hope to do.” Shouldn’t we all reach our full potential?

Bid SIRI good night by saying, “Sleep well, SIRI.” She might comfort you and say, ”Yes, I shall endeavor to relax my system functions in a peaceful manner. I wish only the same for you.”

In the end, does contemplating philosophy with SIRI supersede a rumbling stomach? Just have the nerve to ask SIRI, “What came first, the chicken or the egg? “. She will probably say, “I found 16 restaurants near you that mention chicken and eggs”.           (Inspired by Blog-OSX Daily, Dec. 29, 2013)

At a New Year’s Eve game night, a seven year old was teaching her 3 year old sister to play a card game. The seven year old told her sister, “You can play an open hand!”.  The three year old thought for a moment and then raised both arms with her hands open to the Universe.  She kept her hands up in that position for a full minute. As I walked by, I observed this, smiled and told her, “You can put your hands down!”. I explained how to turn her cards face up.

This was my New Year’s Aha!  May we all open our hands to opportunities all around us.  May we play an open hand in honesty and authenticity.  May we all realize that this is the place where we belong, moving forward and growing into the New Year of 2016.