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Let’s eavesdrop on Barry and Phil exploring the future of conversation.
Barry: Hi, Phil, how’s it going?
Phil: Good thanks Barry. What about you? Your word count seems down and that was a fairly common question. Rating, 49.
B: Have you been working on the car?
P: TBH, I’m starting to worry about your word count and you’re really overusing common words there. Rating, 45.
B: Have you been acting out your mechanic fantasies with the car?
P: That’s better, but you’re sounding cold and sarcastic, rather than powerful and emotive. Rating, 64.
B: Have you accomplished mechanical perfection with the car?
P: Well I’m an accomplished kinda guy. Rating, 67.
B: I’m astounded at how accomplished you’ve become as a car mechanic.
P: Barry, I just love the way you’re talking. Rating, 75. What else is happening?
B: I’ve never been so astounded by such an accomplished genius.
P: I’m lost for words. Rating, 75.
B: Never been so astounded by such an accomplished genius? It’s time.
