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Huan Yi
Member Ascendant

since 2004-10-12

Posts 6688
Waukegan

0 posted 2006-12-21 01:15 PM

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“The paper which addresses Robo-rights, titled Utopian dream or rise of the machines? examines the developments in artificial intelligence and how this may impact on law and politics.
The paper says a "monumental shift" could occur if robots develop to the point where they can reproduce, improve themselves or develop artificial intelligence.
The research suggests that at some point in the next 20 to 50 years robots could be granted rights.
If this happened, the report says, the robots would have certain responsibilities such as voting, the obligation to pay taxes, and perhaps serving compulsory military service.
Conversely, society would also have a duty of care to their new digital citizens, the report says.
It also warns that the rise of robots could put a strain on resources and the environment.
"These scans are tools for government to identify risks and opportunities in the future," said Sir David. “

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6200005.stm

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So what is it that makes us human?

Maybe you should take a stress tablet before answering.

Who wants to be ruled by apes anyway.

Stephanos

Member Elite

since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

1 posted 2006-12-21 04:11 PM

quote:
So what is it that makes us human?

Machines will never have souls. But the deception will go one of two ways. Either they will conclude that machines do have souls, or that mankind was no more special than mechanics to start with. But whether by dispersion or denial of possession, the soul may be lost.

Why else do you think many have coined the phrase "post-human"?

Stephen.

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

2 posted 2006-12-21 05:16 PM

look at that - society's ideas are still half a decade behind some of the best science fiction writers of our past.

Essorant
Member Elite

since 2002-08-10

Posts 4769
Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada

3 posted 2006-12-21 06:04 PM

Here is a similar thread:
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Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

4 posted 2006-12-22 10:41 AM

I said half a decade, but intended to say half a century.

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