Summary Of Isaac AsimovCan Robots Become Conscious?

Do you recall the movie, “I Robot” with Will Smith the actor who plays the neo-luddite character who expresses disdain and dislike for all robots. Well you may have thought this was science fiction but Isaac Asimov, in 1942 published the Three Law of Robotics, which I contend this movie was based off. Asimov’s work has often been cited as “a

The idea of robots have been in the mind of humans for more than 4000 years. Since men began to think philosophically this idea has been discussed.* The first literary use of the word robot was in 1921, nearly one hundred years ago. Up until World War II a robot was a remote concept, but with the invention of the first digital computer, robots were suddenly a possibility. Today robots are a reality, and scientist involved in robot research believe that in the very near future robots will be considered highly intelligent, and capable of thought. Once robots that can think are invented, they will also be capable of consciousness and personhood. Conscious thinking robots will not be a good technology for the world, and the technology should not be pursued, because it will eventually destroy humanity.

Even if come to the robots that are purposely designed to simulate human kinds, certain moral bottom principles will be installed in to the core program of the robot, which means certain “rebellion” can be prevented by the human kind in

With Robots becoming a popular part of our everyday lives people are beginning to question if people are treating robots with the same respect that they treat people with. Researchers are also beginning to wonder if there need to be laws to protect robots from being tortured or even killed. Scientists have done research to test and see if people react the same to robots as they would to actual people or animals. In Is it Okay to Torture or Murder a Robot Richard Fisher contemplates the reason on why it is wrong to hurt or kill a robot by using a stern and unbiased tone.

Jerry West’s article “Robots on Earth” talks about robots that, unlike books or movies, aid people simplifying their lives and health. As robots don’t need specific conditions; they are perfect for performing jobs that might be harmful to humans. Like the R2 humanoid at the International Space Station, which completes dangerous and mundane tasks for astronauts and frees their time. They also boost our health; they are working with scientists to create an exoskeleton for quadriplegic people. Robots aren’t evil, they’re useful machines that have so much to offer and make our lives safer.lives

This article begins by outlining the tragic death of an artificial intelligence robot, named Steve. Steve’s accidental death, by stairs, raises a lot of new questions surrounding robots, and their rights. In his article, Leetaru, discusses the range of questions that have sparked from not only Steve’s death, but the rise of advanced robot mechanics. While the Silicon Valley is busy grinding out new plans and models of robots, especially security robots, how can we establish what a mechanical robot is entitled to? Leetaru offers many different scenarios concerning robots against aggressors, in hopes to reveal that these rights be outlined with the rise in usage of this technology. The article speculates how in the future, when these robots

“Transcendance looks at the implications of artificial intelligence--but are we taking AI seriously enough?” (Hawking, The Independent.) Robotics, specifically artificial intelligence, has greatly benefited humanity by alleviating workloads, by enhancing and improving surgery, by expanding knowledge of our universe through unmanned spaceflight, and by improving the everyday life of citizens in both flourishing and impoverished nations. For example, the recent Antares rocket malfunction (10/28/14) was catastrophic financially, but thankfully, it was a non-crewed mission, in which only the technology was destroyed. The benefits noted, scientific advocates would argue, highly outweigh the negatives of robotics, which can be detrimental to life. Militarization of robotics makes the

One interesting quandary regarding robotics that is explored in Star Trek is the rights that a sentient robotic being does or does not have. One of the ideas Star Trek presents is comparing sentient robots that are deemed property to slaves, as slaves were property of their masters. For truly sentient robots, such as Data in Star Trek, I agree with this analogy. Data seems to have free will and the ability to create new ideas, at least to the extent humans do. If a robot is created with similar mental abilities to humans, what would truly separate them from us in terms of rights. Humans are controlled by organic processes in the same way that a sentient robot would be controlled by lines of code. What makes humans human is our mind, so if

The reality is that these intelligent machines can imitate a majority of human action and responses and this proves to be true in the Turing Test. A Harvard graduate student, a judge of the Turing test, said “I really thought [PC Therapist] was human because it…was weird and funny, in a normal sort of way,” (Christian 98). Although there have been great advancements made in the development of artificial intelligence they are not normally considered to be human, specifically because they do not have a life history, emotions, and more importantly their remains “the question of human consciousness,” (Fukuyama 197). As of right now AI do not have a sense of self or the ability to differentiate between the emotions and feelings that humans have, but with further research scientists are hopeful that there is progress being made in that area of the development of AI. The issue here is that what morals and ethics would apply to artificial intelligence, now while they do not have a conscious and in the future if they can possibly be programmed with a conscious.

Lately there have been more and more smart machines that have been taking over regular human tasks but as it grows the bigger picture is that robots will take over a lot of tasks now done by people. But, many people think that there are important ethical and moral issues that have to be dealt with this. Sooner or later there is going to be a robot that will interact in a humane manner but there are many questions to be asked like; how will they interact with us? Do we really want machines that are independent, self-directed, and has affect and emotion? I think we do, because they can provide many benefits. Obviously, as with all technologies, there are dangers as well. We need to ensure that people always

The perception of ethical ideals and what is considered “the right thing” when discussing artificial intelligence is a very broad yet important topic. Both the movie Ex Machina and the paper The Machine Question, which was written by Gunkel, perfectly illustrated the ethical virtues and characteristics of what makes a human, “human”. This was accomplished by not only comparing humans with animals and machines, but also viewing the consequences that are present when creating AIs whether it be for a company or society. AIs are considered to be the future in terms of technological robots and intelligent/programed voices, but this doesn’t subsidize the price that people may have to pay for their creation.

Another issue brought forward from the movie is whether they should be given the same rights as humans. The movie shows us that the robots have three laws that they live by, the first one being they must protect human from any harm. This first law has a few issues in being that sometimes humans do not need to be protected, for example people who have committed a crime, need to be punished, not protected. The second law tells the robot they are to obey every order given unless it violates the first law. Even if the order is unethical the robot must still obey it. The third law states the robot must protect the robot its self unless it would violate the first two laws. If they were given the same rights as humans would set them free from their laws. Robots cannot function as human because they lack the ability to have compassion or emotion. Robots do not have the ability to make ethical decisions.

In “Can Computers Think?,” John R. Searle argues that strong artificial intelligence is false and therefore machines cannot think or exhibit understanding like a human mind. Strong AI claims that a correctly written program running on a machine functions as a mind and there are essentially no differences between the software exactly emulating the actions of the brain and the mental contents of a human. Searle uses a thought experiment called the “Chinese Room Argument” to argue against strong AI. Various objections, such as the Robot Reply, challenge Searle’s argument by further testing the potential of a machine to possess understanding, intentionality, and subjectivity. In this essay, I will argue that Searle’s argument against strong AI

Technology companies invest millions of dollars in artificial intelligence and robots to make the robots simulate human mental abilities. During the time of Asimov, there was no Internet, cell phones or laptops, but he thought that in the future there will be Robots. However, Asimov reveals the relationship between humans and robots in his novel. The story of “Robbie”, shows that people are afraid of robots.

Isaac Asimov thrills the reader with his story-telling ability in "I, Robot".  Of course, many of Asimov's ideas provide a ploy to add suspense to the story.  However, when the plot completely disagree with the laws which he himself has written, the story becomes confusing.  On the surface, it appears that his stories make legitimate and logical sense, as well as entertaining the audience in a magnificent way.  However, any deeper analysis of the story will prove that there are several significant flaws in the work.  This can best be shown in one of Asimov's earlier stories, "Reason."  In this story, the first and second of the three laws of robotics are broken.  It is never explained how it would be