Asymmetry in War and Ethical Issues in Soldier Casualties

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War exhibits an inherent asymmetry due to advanced technology possessed by powerful nations like the United Space, allowing for surgical and lethal operations on a significant scale surpassing their opponents. Societal values vary globally, impacting the significance placed on human life during conflicts. This asymmetric nature of war also raises ethical concerns regarding the unequal ratio of soldier casualties on opposing sides, posing a significant justice challenge. The discussion transitions towards David Levy's work on human-robot relationships, acknowledging the evolving dynamics in modern relationships fueled by technological advancements.

Shermer and Herold discuss: social robots, sex robots, robot nannies, robot therapists • flying cars, jetpacks and The Jetsons • Masahiro Mori • emotions, animism, mind • emotional intelligence • artificial intelligence • large language lodels • ChatGPT, GPT-4, GPT-5 and beyond • the alignment problem • robopocalypse • robo soldiers • robot sentience • autonomous vehicles • AI value systems, and their legal and ethical status.

Eve Herold is an award-winning science writer. She has written extensively about issues at the crossroads of science and society, including stem cell research and regenerative medicine, aging and longevity, medical implants, transhumanism, and robotics and AI.