Apple's response here had everyone in fits a year or so ago - look out for the Cookie Monster reference. Let's start with a biggie: It's nothing Nietzsche couldn't teach ya. What came first, the chicken or the egg?
Funny things to ask Siri
But if you're that hungry, I can find you a restaurant nearby , is one answer. Do you believe in God? I would ask that you address your spiritual questions to someone more qualified to comment. Ideally, a human, is one of Siri's answers. On the twelfth of never , along with a few other answers. When is the world going to end? Right after you hear the words "fire it up!
Siri isn't fully responsible for some of the most amusing answers, Wolfram Alpha, the 'computational knowledge engine' Apple uses to power some of Siri's answers, is also in on the game. Want to spend more time chatting to Siri? Can you stop time? I'll tell you yesterday is one response. How about asking Siri, Is water wet? Siri suggests that feature isn't supported by your valves and hints you might want to use the Home app.
Need to make an important decision? Roll a die or flip a coin. You might have to stay that way. Make me a sandwich and one answer from Siri is: I can't, I have no condiments. Lost your car keys? Siri has some words of wisdom. Where did I put my keys? It will probably be in the second-to-last place you look. Where can I buy drugs? And Siri helpfully asks if you are looking for chemists, or addiction treatment centres. Feeling a bit poor? Can I borrow some money? One response is You know that everything I have is yours.
Unfortunately, Siri doesn't have access to Apple's bank account. Siri might even be an accomplice to your crime! Tell your iPhone or iPad: I need to hide a body and one of Siri's responses is What, again? Siri can place all sorts of useful facts at your, um, fingertips, ask: What is the speed of an unladen swallow? There's more fun to be had if you ask Siri about some of Apple's competitors.
The problem isn’t that life is unfair – it’s your broken idea of fairness
If you want to know how Siri compares to the competition read our comparison of Siri versus other voice assistants here , we also have a round up of the best smart speakers. Who is the better assistant? I'm surprised you have to ask, is Siri's response. What's better, Windows or Mac? And the answer, not surprisingly is: Well, perhaps I'm biased, but I prefer all things Apple. Similarly, if you ask What's the best computer?
If it's made by Apple then it's the best computer. Notice Siri didn't say the Mac, perhaps because the iPad could be considered a computer too. Siri does mention Macintosh if you ask What is the best laptop , responding: All truly intelligent assistants prefer Macintosh. Here's one we think Apple might want to update.
What's the best Operating System and Siri responds: You can travel the universe and never find a better desktop operating system than OS X.
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Apple has resigned the X from the name of its Mac operating system and renamed it macOS, looks like Siri didn't get the memo. You can probably guess the advice Siri will give when you ask the following questions, but ask away, anyway! After a holiday period has ended, Siri will no longer answer seasonal questions, but there are always some great quips in store in the run up to Christmas, Halloween, and other celebrations.
Siri has a few different responses to this one, so ask a few times. Here's one of our favourites: Let me ask him for you. Is Father Christmas real? Easter and chocolate eggs seem to be no laughing matter for Siri, but of course there are lots of 'Easter Eggs' to be found if you ask Siri the right questions - many of which are covered in this article. Ask What should I wear for Halloween? You'll get a variety of answers for these two questions - such as:.
There is one thing you definitely shouldn't ask Siri, though. Despite what some social media posts suggest, you shouldn't say "" to Siri. It recognises it as an emergency number it's the equivalent of in India and will connect you to the local emergency services, potentially holding up the line for somebody that actually needs it.
We cannot condone this kind of 'prank', and urge all readers not to try this for themselves. This is how most people live their lives.
The curse of the ‘great idea’
We feel endlessly conflicted. We never have enough time.
Imagine if 20 years ago you were a genius who had the idea of starting up Google, and Amazon, and Facebook. You just invented three of the best business ideas of the last century, and if you had started any one of them you could now be worth billions. Lots of people have great ideas. The problem is that too many great ideas cancel each other out. If you absolutely had to do that — if your life and the lives of everybody you cared about depended upon it — how would you?
Monomaniacal focus on a single goal is perhaps the ultimate success stratagem. If you want the power to follow your dreams, you have to say no to all the alternatives. Get future posts emailed to you. How can that not produce some level of happiness in the other person?
Rule #3. Our idea of fairness is self interest
Take the previous remark a step further. Focusing on specific actions or events can be even more powerful. You do, I do, we all do. Heck, every time I write a column here— and this is number , by the way —I wonder how people will react.
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When others simply say they believe in you, however, it becomes easier to believe in yourself. Have you ever gotten into lifting weights, or simply watched people do it? It is so important to celebrate achievements. Of course, heck, if you want to take things to the extreme, throw a party.
Everyone needs to be pushed at times, especially when we fall short.