2001: A Space Odyssey

We should advise you, however, that our preliminary findings indicate that your on-board Niner-Triple-Zero computer is in error predicting the fault. I say again: in error predicting the fault.

Frank Miller (Mission controller)

#Computer

#Prediction

#Conclusions

#Error

Jan

2017

Just what do you think you're doing?

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

Nov

2016

Sit down, take a stress pill

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

Apr

2016

Some second thoughts

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Well, forgive me for being so inquisitive... but during the past few weeks I've wondered whether you might be having some second thoughts about the mission.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

Feb

2016

AE35 unit

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I've just picked up a fault in the AE35 unit. It's going to go 100% failure within 72 hours.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

Feb

2016

Not enough info

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I'm sorry, Dave. I don't have enough information.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

#Computer

#Information

#Robots

Feb

2016

I've made some poor decisions

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I know I've made some very poor decisions recently... but I can give you my complete assurance... that my work will be back to normal.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

Jan

2016

My mind is going

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

My mind is going... I can feel it.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

#Computer

#Mental Health

#Concern

Nov

2015

Wouldn't worry about that

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Quite honestly, I wouldn't worry myself about that.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

#Computer

#Worry

#Advice

Nov

2015

It's puzzling

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Yes. It's puzzling.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

#Computer

#Confusion

Nov

2015

Not concerned

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I hope the two of you are not concerned about this.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

#Computer

#Concern

May

2011

Emergency Airlock

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I'll go in through the Emergency Airlock. –Without your space helmet, Dave, you're going to find that rather difficult.

Keir Dullea (Dave Bowman) | Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

File Updated: 2016-02-08

May

2011

You missed it

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I'm sorry, Frank, I think you missed it.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

File Updated: 2015-11-11

#Computer

Jan

2007

I could see your lips move

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Although you took very thorough precautions in the pod against my hearing you, I could see your lips move.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

File Updated: 2015-12-06

#Computer

Jan

2007

Running smoothly

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Everything's running smoothly.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

#Computer

#Work

Jan

2006

Fullest possible use

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all, I think, that any conscious entity can ever hope to do.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

File Updated: 2015-11-11

#Computer

#Work

Jan

2006

Some truth in what I say

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

I'm sure you'll agree there's some truth in what I say.

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

File Updated: 2015-11-11

#Computer

#Truth

Sep

2004

Personal question

From: 2001: A Space Odyssey

By the way, do you mind if I ask you a personal question?

Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

File Updated: 2015-11-11

#Computer

#Curiosity

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