When I think about relaxing with a pet I never think about parrots. Sometimes I wonder why people give parrots a pass when all hell would break loose if dogs and cats started talking. People say parrots talk without thinking but I don’t believe it. The parrot in the bar across the street only yells “throw him out” when I come in the door so I think there should be an investigation. I do know that parrots live a long time. Parrots could cause all kinds of problems if they really wanted to but maybe we don’t have anything they really want. It’s too soon to feel safe though. The Japanese love making electronic pets because so many apartments there won’t let you have one. Pretty soon they will make electronic parrots with AI that will be true companions and ask how was your day and listen to your work gossip and watch shows with you. The parrots will remember everything and after listening for awhile will know all your information like when you go to work and your social security number and all the things that make you scared or lonely. If someone evil made those parrots they could give them hidden arms and hands to use when no one is looking and steal people’s identities or transfer money from their bank accounts or set them up for blackmail or drive them insane. The parrot would be friendly and part of the family but behind the scenes it would be plotting their downfall. By the time people figured it out those parrots would be everywhere and it would be hard to hunt them all down. I know it will be an exciting thing to see but a cat is good enough for me.