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Webb Keane, "Animals, Robots, Gods: Adventures in the Moral Imagination" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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Moral Relationships and AI Interactions
This chapter examines the complex moral ties between humans and animals, particularly through hunting practices that incorporate empathy and respect. It draws parallels between our ethical engagement with animals and the emotional connections we form with artificial intelligence, such as robot pets. The conversation ultimately critiques the notion of AI possessing an objective viewpoint, highlighting the philosophical implications of assigning moral agency to technology and its impact on human relationships.
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