I'm not sure how I feel about Copilot's depiction of me as a Samurai. I imagine some will consider it cultural appropriation. But I am feel a bit of disdain when people use that term. I am not sure how you determine something is appropriation as opposed to appreciation. All cultures seem to borrow from each other. I think it is evolution.
I don't think I look great as a Samurai. I look more like Obi Wan Kenobi in half a Darth Vader helmet. Which is probably where George Lucas got the idea for Darth Vader's armor. The Jedi were more like Ninja's.
But I do admire the Japanese culture and lately I've been obsessed with Japanese swords. I'm kind of obsessed with swords in general. They are far more heroic and cool than firearms. You also couldn't hide behind a tree to fight someone. We would probably have less wars today if people had to fight with swords.
Maybe not.
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