...when appliances assemble...the coffeemaker must be behind it...
Imagine, if you will, a world where machines play a central role in our everyday lives…more than they do now…a terrifying thought perhaps, but humor me…
It’s a world where basic tasks are performed by robots, robots completely free of direct human control. It seems quite inevitable, so prepare yourselves.
Some of you may be excited and picking out names for your android butler, others may be calling up contractors for estimates on that phaser-proof bunker in your backyard. Either way a future with even more technology is on its way and there are many things to consider–logistically, morally, and legally.
For instance, what happens when one of those little androids rolls over the wrong toe or nudges the wrong Mercedes or worse?
With the rate of technological growth, who knows, ”The State vs. R2D2″ could be in our future, and in an age full of frivolous lawsuits and Roombas, I suppose it may be inevitable.
We’ve all yelled at an appliance and/or electronic, but rarely are they truly deserving of our railing. But would a strangely anthropomorphic machine really be liable? Would the owner be at fault? Can you sue an inanimate object?
Things to consider next time you punch your keyboard or slam your mouse…not that you would do such a thing.
The future–something to look forward to.
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“New Study Asks Who’s to Blame When Robots Harm Us”: TIME
…bi-daily smile…
