FEEDBACK is surely not alone in detesting “helpful” computers, reasoning that their entire purpose is to be obedient, not to second-guess their owners. Adonis Patrikios, in contrast, decided to test just how helpful and friendly the Microsoft Office Assistant – usually incarnated as a supremely annoying paperclip – could be.
“Who am I?” No response.
“Who are you?” No response.
“Why are we here?” At last: Would you like to add a diagram?
No, thanks. “Do you even love me anymore?” Justify Text. OK then, he thought, I’ll justify it: “I want to know if you really care, or…
