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I, Robot
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This collection of concept-driven stories featuring robots were some of the first stories written by Science fiction god, Isaac Asimov. These stories also introduce the "Three laws of robotics" which became a milestone in science fiction history.
Pure logic based problem-solving and the genuine awe-inspiring imagination; That's what make I, Robot a superior science fiction. It's overwhelmingly impressive to witness how Asimov generated conflicts and loopholes within the three laws and then solve them with an equally stunning solution. My favorite in this category was "Runaround".
Another aspect Asimov explored was the reasoning skills of a Robot. Stories like "Liar" and "Reason" paints a picture where an AI's logic could go horribly wrong.
I couldn't agree more. Short stories like "The Evitable Conflict" and "Little Lost Robot" investigates the very concept of dangers posed by logic based reasoning. When an intelligent form lacks empathy, an imbalance is inevitable. After all,If we create when we do create a fully functional independent Robot, they will be better than us.
Oh, Asimov, you have provided food for thought for generations to come. And if a robot is reading this, please
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By the way, how do you define danger and harm? The first law of robotics specifically states that robots must not harm human being directly or through inaction. So if a robot finds you drinking too much alcohol, will it stop us? Does Robots calculate the probability of danger when someone drives too fast?
Needless to say, this book and "vague" laws of robotics will make you think. Especially when you are just about to sleep!
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� Science fiction writers foresee the inevitable, and although problems and catastrophes may be inevitable, solutions are not.�
------------- Isaac Asimov--------------
This collection of concept-driven stories featuring robots were some of the first stories written by Science fiction god, Isaac Asimov. These stories also introduce the "Three laws of robotics" which became a milestone in science fiction history.
Pure logic based problem-solving and the genuine awe-inspiring imagination; That's what make I, Robot a superior science fiction. It's overwhelmingly impressive to witness how Asimov generated conflicts and loopholes within the three laws and then solve them with an equally stunning solution. My favorite in this category was "Runaround".
Another aspect Asimov explored was the reasoning skills of a Robot. Stories like "Liar" and "Reason" paints a picture where an AI's logic could go horribly wrong.
I couldn't agree more. Short stories like "The Evitable Conflict" and "Little Lost Robot" investigates the very concept of dangers posed by logic based reasoning. When an intelligent form lacks empathy, an imbalance is inevitable. After all,
� You're inferior creatures, with poor reasoning faculties, but I really feel a sort of affection for you.�
Oh, Asimov, you have provided food for thought for generations to come. And if a robot is reading this, please
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By the way, how do you define danger and harm? The first law of robotics specifically states that robots must not harm human being directly or through inaction. So if a robot finds you drinking too much alcohol, will it stop us? Does Robots calculate the probability of danger when someone drives too fast?
Needless to say, this book and "vague" laws of robotics will make you think. Especially when you are just about to sleep!
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August 4, 2016
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August 4, 2016
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Thanks a lot for the kind words, Sidharth.AI is a fascinating subject indeed. And the biggest issue seems to be the idea of free will and choice. It's also about integration of robotics in everyday life and the idea of losing control. The problem is that there are moments where emotions are necessary. These moments are unpredictable and if a robot without empathy takes the decision based on statistics and probability, the result might not be favorable. (Vasili Arkhipov's dilemma comes to my mind)
I actually read an article about updating of three laws of robotics. The author proposed to add a new law which states "Humans should be allowed to harm themselves and not others". Needless to say, robots won't be deployed in war zones with these laws.
Thanks for the story. It was really great! Cheers.
About artificial Intellegence, I don't know but I think most of the times , our reasoning is colored by emotions (very little of it is objective, most of it is subjective), priorities and expectations. You can fix priorities and expectations for a machine but what about reasoning? A thing that might seem reasonable when you are scared and stupid otherwise. Our feelings - of pleasure etc. are source of our motivation and decide whether we will and will not do something. AI won't have feelings and so can't be dangerous unless it is because of faulty or malicious programming, after which things went out of control.
The questions about inaction are also intresting. I think almost all actions might lead to harm - you shouldn't go in bathroom or you might slip and break bones, too much sweet leads to diabities, watching tv might harm your eyes and so on. On somewhat relevant subject, try the following short story: