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A provocative attempt to think about what was previously considered unthinkable: a serious philosophical case for the rights of robots.We are in the midst of a robot invasion, as devices of different configurations and capabilities slowly but surely come to take up increasingly important positions in everyday social realityselfdriving vehicles, recommendation algorithms, machine learning decision making systems, and social robots of various forms and functions. Although considerable attention has already been devoted to the subject of robots and responsibility, the question concerning the social status of these artifacts has been largely overlooked. In this book, David Gunkel offers a provocative attempt to think about what has been previously regarded as unthinkable: whether and to what extent robots and other technological artifacts of our own making can and should have any claim to moral and legal standing.In his analysis, Gunkel invokes the philosophical distinction (developed by David Hume) between is and ought in order to evaluate and analyze the different arguments regarding the question of robot rights. In the course of his examination, Gunkel finds that none of the existing positions or proposals hold up under scrutiny. In response to this, he then offers an innovative alternative proposal that effectively flips the script on the is/ought problem by introducing another, altogether different way to conceptualize the social situation of robots and the opportunities and challenges they present to existing moral and legal systems.
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While the content in 'Robot Rights' is incredibly interesting, I found some sections a little hard to follow. The writing could be more accessible for casual readers. Still, it sparked some great conversations with my book club!
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Kenji Yamamoto
Disappointed with the Focus
I had high hopes for 'Robot Rights' from MIT Press, but it felt too theoretical and not enough practical solutions. I wanted more discussions on how these ideas can be applied in real life, not just philosophical debates. Not my cup of tea.
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Lena Tran
Thought-Provoking Read on AI Ethics
I picked up this book from MIT Press expecting some technical jargon, but it dives deep into the ethical implications of robotics. It’s a fascinating read that really got me thinking about how we treat technology and what rights they should have. Highly recommend for anyone interested in the future of AI!
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Sara Gomez
A Needed Perspective on Technology
This book raised questions I hadn’t even considered about our responsibilities toward robots. It’s well-researched and offers a unique perspective, but I wish it included more real-world case studies to illustrate its points. Worth a read, though!
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