Check this. The world has already ended. We're struggling in the death throes of civilization friends. Come to the light. It beckons.

I can just hear the doubters. "Oh pshaw. The world's fine and dandy," they say.

Take a look at this news item and tell me you agree. Tell me!

US Plans Attack on Iran!!

You may not have seen any droids running around your neighborhood yet, but they're coming, so be ready.

HOW TO ESCAPE A HUMANOID ROBOT

One minute you are strolling across an empty parking lot with arms full of groceries and the next minute two tonnes of steaming bipedal man-bot is bearing down on you. A humanoid robot may look like you, but it is probably faster, stronger and much better at chess. Drop the groceries; it's time to learn how to run away.

Run toward the light

Vision sensors are confused by sudden changes in lighting. Forcing the robot to follow you into the sun may slow down its pursuit.

To save a comrade: first merge, then separate

Run to a comrade, deliver a quick bear-hug, and then dive in a random direction. A vision-based target tracker might temporarily lose track of your identity during the hug, especially if you are wearing similar clothing. You can gain precious seconds while the tracker reacquires its target.

Yeah. Don't be reacquired.

This blog is dedicated to the notion that the end has begun. The edifice of civilization is already crashing down around us, all we need to do is look.