The human uber

[Fridgemagnetman]

My idea,years ago, about getting a carboard cut out of myself to leave at work..

Has been 'modernised'

'Human uber' lets you pay someone to live your life for you
A new "human Uber" could let you pay someone to live your life for you.

Japanese researcher Jun Rekimoto has developed a special screen that can be strapped to a person's face and allow them to live on your behalf. By dressing up as you and having your face shown where theirs usually is, you'll be able to pay someone to go about your life instead.

The technology is aimed at allowing someone – a "surrogate" – to live your life for you, wearing your clothes and behaving on your instruction. You, on the other hand, would be able to lounge at home, watching events through your laptop and using its camera to communicate with people your surrogate meets.

 

[Progster]

Lol, talk about leading a double life!!

 

[Gritches]

Well, I know where I see myself five years from now.

 

[Judge]

 

[Fridgemagnetman]

Well, I know where I see myself five years from now.

Like one guy wanted virtual reality -
Nobody else was interested.
Hell I'm doing it anyway.
Human Uber is born

 

[Ragnahawk]

It is a smart idea for those who can't leave hospital bed.

 

[FreeDiver]

Sorry! I just had to do this.

 

[Chance]

I think I will hang back and you all enjoy this one...

I kind of like being me, even though I don't exactly know what that is sometimes.

My brain would start the over thinking thing, and that uber dude would be freaking out...

Just not a super good visual and I would have to watch my freak show in real time from some remote place.

Just weird... but cool : )

 

[Aeolienne]

What does this have to do with Uber? I thought that was a taxi app.

 

[tree]

Reminds me of the old practice of paying
for a substitute to serve in the military.

 

[Gracey]

I find this a little strange.

Can’t wrap my head around why anyone would try this.

More money than sense?

If you’re going to be at home watching why not just be out there anyway, if you’re that interested.

I was going to write it seems a little sneaky, tricksy but no, I find the idea plain strange.

 

[tree]

It would be handy if a person were confined
for an extended period of time, due to contagious illness
or inability to move.

It isn't so very different from using a telephone to
talk to someone instead of traveling to speak with
them face to face.

 

[Progster]

Can you get one on Ebay?

 

[Mary Anne]

I LOVE this movie! An all time fave.