Humans might marry and have sexual relationships with robots within the century, according to an MSNBC article.
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"My forecast is that around 2050, the state of Massachusetts will be the first jurisdiction to legalize marriages with robots," artificial intelligence researcher David Levy at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands told LiveScience.What is the theory based on? Technological breakthroughs of course, but also ancient Greek myths and current behavior of people being attracted to computer programs:
Not only has science fiction explored this idea, but 40 years ago, scientists noticed that students at times became unusually attracted to ELIZA, a computer program designed to ask questions and mimic a psychotherapist.Would that be an actual answer to gender differences and issues? And will humanity accept it easier than same sex marriage? Would gender count at this point? And what about babies? Will we cut all blood relationship between the baby and at least one of the parents? These are the questions I leave you with.
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2 comments:
babies is one big point... so now women are gonna do what? use banks? or just clone another one of her?
I think it is a baaaaaaaaaaaad idea.
reminds me a bit of the stepford wives... creating your perfect spouse.... but would that make yo happy?
OMG!! No way is this a valid idea. Why not just kill the men, throw them in a garbage pile and take robots instead?? I recommend the people who came up with this idea go outside, take a deep breath of fresh air and think about what life is all about.
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