The Documentary Podcast
The Digital Human: Subservience
Dec 30, 2020
Aleks Krotoski explores the impact of human-robot interactions on societal behaviors, questioning how we project hierarchy and gender onto new technology. The podcast discusses politeness with digital assistants, the evolution of humanitarianism, social hierarchies, gendered personas of machines, and the influence of robots on redefining domestic dynamics.
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Quick takeaways
- Projecting old social norms onto robots can raise ethical concerns about human-machine relationships.
- Modeling polite behavior towards digital assistants is crucial for shaping societal norms and children's interactions with technology.
Deep dives
Impact of Interactions with Domestic Robots on Human Behavior
The podcast explores how the treatment of domestic robots reflects on human behavior towards one another. It delves into the tendency to anthropomorphize non-human entities, shaping our interactions by assigning human-like qualities to them. The discussion highlights the challenge of establishing clear boundaries in our relationships with digital assistants, questioning whether they should be perceived as servants, assistants, companions, or equals.
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