Do you think it's time to embrace the robots? Although the article makes a compelling argument, I still see robots as job stealers. That's hard to embrace.
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PettyBoop
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My issue with robots is that they can't think independently and don't have a conscience. They're programed to maximize profit. I keep thinking back to Uber's driverless cars and how one hit a woman and killed her because it was programed to... See more
Carter
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The article mentioned how Eli Musk feels about robotics and I have to agree with him. They're going to cause mass unemployment and could potentially harm society. The only people who will benefit are the owners.
Sharkbait
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I may be the odd one out here as I am for progress. Our society today has been so indoctrinated of becoming an employee to maintain a good life. When we are out of job, then we cannot pay or afford the things that we wanted. Robots don't replace... See more
Marvel
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I've read a different article regarding robotics displacing workers. In that article, it mentioned that the robots will free the humans from doing the same work over and over again. It will give freedom to the human to venture into another field... See more
Lachlan86
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The transition is going to be tough, but once automation takes over, I think society will evolve to the next level. We're just thinking about it in the wrong way. If we didn't have to waste time working we could achieve so much more.
Baloyi5
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Overall, robots are here to stay and they shouldn't be looked at as a risk to the general work force. I think that they should be embraced because of the greater good and efficiency that they will introduce.