Ashton Kutcher talks tech, ‘Two and a Half Men’

**Curt James** · 08-09-2011, 08:44 PM

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Ashton Kutcher talks tech, ‘Two and a Half Men’

August 9, 2011

Ashton Kutcher is not only an actor — and Charlie Sheen’s replacement on “Two and a Half Men” — but he’s also turned into a tech guru and businessman. Kutcher, 33, covers the September issue of Details, and gives his two cents on social media scandals, Twitter popularity and filling Sheen’s sitcom shoes.

The actor once had the most popular Twitter account in the world, and still enjoys sharing his life with seven million followers.

“I think privacy is valuable,” he says. “But at the end of the day, if you’re not doing anything wrong you don’t have anything to hide.”

Because, the way he sees it, there shouldn’t be a difference between one’s online life and one’s real life.

“I think technology is just mapping and organizing what already exists. If you’re an asshole offline, you’re probably an asshole online.”

And what of those “leaked photo” scandals that sometimes turn out not to be leaked images at all? (*Cough*, Anthony Weiner, *cough.*) “I think as more people realize that you’re not invisible just because you’re behind a monitor, the less that kind of thing will happen,” he muses.

“You’re in the openness of the Internet. You have to check your moral compass every time you do something. But I also think there’s some blatantly intrusive stuff people are doing. I’m not particularly a fan of Sarah Palin, but perusing all of her e-mails because we can? I think that’s bullsh*t. Not to say that Weiner should have been sending pictures of his d— around.”

But for all that he’s doing with tech, Kutcher is primarily an actor, and is reportedly doing very well on the set of “Two and a Half Men.”

He couldn’t reveal much about his character — “It’s somewhere between an alien and Jesus Christ,” Kutcher tells Details — but he does open up a bit more about his communication with Charlie Sheen. “I don’t know him. I’ve never met him in my life,” Kutcher admits. “But, you know, he sent me congratulations and wished me well. Via Twitter.”

Ashton Kutcher guest-edited an exclusive online-only issue of Details. Find it on Facebook, Flipboard, Twitter, and Tumblr on August 16th.

Posted by: Lindsey Hunter Lopez -- Special to CNN

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**maniclion** · 08-09-2011, 09:35 PM

Now here's a guy who banked on being a brainless drone, but must have some gray matter lighting up...

**Muscle_Girl** · 08-10-2011, 12:10 AM

So... where's the tech guru shit? His twitter account? Am I missing something here? I only actually clicked this thread cause it said he was talking tech.

**maxpro2** · 08-10-2011, 02:00 AM

I really don't care what celebrities think about any particular issue. I only read this because I thought that he would talk more about his role on Two and a Half Men.

**DOMS** · 08-10-2011, 09:15 AM

“I think privacy is valuable,” he says. “But at the end of the day, if you’re not doing anything wrong you don’t have anything to hide.”

Moron.

**IronAddict** · 08-10-2011, 09:25 AM

Yeah, the only thing I took from that was his line about, "If you’re an asshole offline, you’re probably an asshole online.”

But I didn't need to hear that from a 1 dimensional actor named, Kelso.

**AKIRA** · 08-10-2011, 11:05 AM

I didnt read the article, so Ill work on a tangent instead.

Honestly, I hate Ashton. Never thought he was entertaining, his comedy on That 70s Show always came on forced, and thought his Punkd show was unoriginal. I think his best role was The Butterfly Effect, but that characters shoes coulda been filled in by anyone.

That said, I think his way about replacing Sheen is awesome. I think, well, the show, it fucking sucks, but Sheen fucked himself up. So, in my book, I see an unfunny guy filling in an unfunny show. Fits like a glove, so just for spite, I would like to see the show take off for a bit to make Sheen cry with regret or kill himself, then I want the show off the air, followed by Ashton killing himself.

**Curt James** · 08-10-2011, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I didnt read the article, so Ill work on a tangent instead.

Honestly, I hate Ashton. Never thought he was entertaining, his comedy on That 70s Show always came on forced, and thought his Punkd show was unoriginal. I think his best role was The Butterfly Effect, but that characters shoes coulda been filled in by anyone.

That said, I think his way about replacing Sheen is awesome. I think, well, the show, it fucking sucks, but Sheen fucked himself up. So, in my book, I see an unfunny guy filling in an unfunny show. Fits like a glove, so just for spite, I would like to see the show take off for a bit to make Sheen cry with regret or kill himself, then I want the show off the air, followed by Ashton killing himself.

lol

I could get behind that plan to a point.

Would definitely like to see Sheen filled with remorse. Call it jealousy.

Kutcher? I liked him in that movie about the husband and wife killers. Wait, did they get married?

(Googles)

**KelJu** · 08-10-2011, 07:51 PM

WTF is this shit? Some asshole figures how to make a twitter account, and all of a sudden he is a "tech guy". Well fuck me, I did it all wrong! I spent over 20 years teaching myself computers and electronics. I spent 5 years building upon my own knowledge by getting a B.S. in Computer Science.

Why did I waste all that time? I could have just waited and spent the 5 minutes it takes to register at twitter to become a tech person.

Why the fuck writes this garbage. Who gives a fuck about the shittiest prime time show on TV? Who gives a fuck about Ashton Kutcher? If you answered "I do" to any of those three questions, I hope you die of a painful case of accelerated aids.

**KelJu** · 08-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I didnt read the article, so Ill work on a tangent instead.

Honestly, I hate Ashton. Never thought he was entertaining, his comedy on That 70s Show always came on forced, and thought his Punkd show was unoriginal. I think his best role was The Butterfly Effect, but that characters shoes coulda been filled in by anyone.

That said, I think his way about replacing Sheen is awesome. I think, well, the show, it fucking sucks, but Sheen fucked himself up. So, in my book, I see an unfunny guy filling in an unfunny show. Fits like a glove, so just for spite, I would like to see the show take off for a bit to make Sheen cry with regret or kill himself, then I want the show off the air, followed by Ashton killing himself.

I am on board with your thinking on this one.

**Muscle_Girl** · 08-10-2011, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Curt James

lol

I could get behind that plan to a point.

Would definitely like to see Sheen filled with remorse. Call it jealousy.

Kutcher? I liked him in that movie about the husband and wife killers. Wait, did they get married?

(Googles)

I thought this movie was gonna be more shitty than it was.

**Mudge** · 08-10-2011, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by DOMS

“I think privacy is valuable,” he says. “But at the end of the day, if you’re not doing anything wrong you don’t have anything to hide.”

Moron.

I agree completely with his quote. If you aren't ashamed you shouldn't have to feel the need to nice, doesn't mean I want people snooping, but you shouldn't act ashamed.

Twatter, however sucks IMHO. But having an account does make you a tech guru, apparently.

**DOMS** · 08-10-2011, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Mudge

I agree completely with his quote. If you aren't ashamed you shouldn't have to feel the need to nice, doesn't mean I want people snooping, but you shouldn't act ashamed.

Twatter, however sucks IMHO. But having an account does make you a tech guru, apparently.

I was referring to the idea that only people that have something to hide need privacy.

**maniclion** · 08-10-2011, 09:09 PM

He's with Demi, had millions tapped into reading his random musings and could easily become a top actor on popularity alone...I'm not gonna hate on him...

**knightzz** · 08-11-2011, 12:51 AM

Interested in seeing how this pans out.

**IronAddict** · 08-11-2011, 08:53 AM

"Killers", I never even heard of that damn movie?!

And every movie, or show, or just an interview, it's always the same character. Boring as shiite!

**KelJu** · 08-11-2011, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by maniclion

He's with Demi, had millions tapped into reading his random musings and could easily become a top actor on popularity alone...I'm not gonna hate on him...

Hitler probably accomplished a lot of stuff in his life, too. that doesn't mean I have to like the guy.

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