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Thinking Machines: Will Robots Have Rights?

Nov 20, 2024
Dive into the provocative debate on whether robots should have rights, inspired by Joanna Bryson’s controversial essay. Explore the ethical implications of treating machines as slaves versus persons. Discuss the dangers of anthropomorphizing robots and how this might influence human relationships. Challenge traditional ideas of personhood as technology advances. Uncover the complexities of human-robot interactions and the societal consequences of granting non-human entities rights.
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