Here she is, the most realistic humanoid I've ever seen. When I saw her dressed like a librarian it made me realize how they can be walking amongst us now. Technology has advanced so much, it's amazing. I would sit next to her on the bus or train and not even look twice. She blinks, uses a variety of facial expressions, and has an eerily calm demeanor.
I know these humanoids will one day play a major role in our lives. I'm curious though, will they demand the same rights and freedoms as humans? Will there be advocacy groups working to prevent their exploitation? Will they take away the jobs of "real" humans? Think about it, no sick leave, no maternity leave, no need to enjoy an outside life.
These questions and more are what we must ask.
Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!
Powerful questions you raised,
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“Will there be advocacy groups working to prevent their exploitation?”
Advocacy to prevent their exploitation, wow! These are the social cries that cause wars to erupt whenever mankind has to rise up against mankind for the right to exist as equal. If these cries ever rise to the forefront as a challenge by iRobot, that will be a day we no longer have to wonder about who we are, because then we will have to acknowledge things about our own existence that we now, don’t even dare think.
Thank you for your words. I could have used you when I was figuring out how to introduce the video, for you expressed my sentiments better that I could. But yes, this is only the beginning.
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