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Debating the Definition of a Robot
09:09 - 17:49 (08:39)
This podcast explores the different examples of things that people call robots and their level of agency, such as the ability to interact with the environment, converse with other agents, take responsibility, make decisions, and make plans. Real-world examples of robots include Roomba vacuum cleaners and self-driving cars.
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A medical care robot named Amigo gave the Queen of Netherlands a bouquet of flowers and asked for her name during a university visit.
09:09 - 10:12 (01:02)
Summary
A medical care robot named Amigo gave the Queen of Netherlands a bouquet of flowers and asked for her name during a university visit. Meanwhile, Sophia the robot was given honorary citizenship in Saudi Arabia.
ChapterDebating the Definition of a Robot
Episode#287 - Sven Nyholm - Are Sex Robots And Self-Driving Cars Ethical?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode discusses the controversy surrounding a humanoid robot that has appeared in front of political bodies and on television shows.
10:12 - 11:30 (01:17)
Summary
This episode discusses the controversy surrounding a humanoid robot that has appeared in front of political bodies and on television shows. The discussion also covers the technical terms of agency and anthropomorphizing.
ChapterDebating the Definition of a Robot
Episode#287 - Sven Nyholm - Are Sex Robots And Self-Driving Cars Ethical?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of agency pertains to the ability of an organism to interact with its environment in a goal-directed way.
11:30 - 14:15 (02:45)
Summary
The concept of agency pertains to the ability of an organism to interact with its environment in a goal-directed way. It involves taking responsibility for one’s actions, planning, decision-making, and the capacity to converse with other agents regardless of human or animal origin.
ChapterDebating the Definition of a Robot
Episode#287 - Sven Nyholm - Are Sex Robots And Self-Driving Cars Ethical?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The definition of robots has evolved to include more than just human-like machines, and now includes useful devices such as Roomba vacuum cleaners and self-driving cars.
14:15 - 16:53 (02:37)
Summary
The definition of robots has evolved to include more than just human-like machines, and now includes useful devices such as Roomba vacuum cleaners and self-driving cars.
ChapterDebating the Definition of a Robot
Episode#287 - Sven Nyholm - Are Sex Robots And Self-Driving Cars Ethical?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The human mind, which has developed over thousands of years, is capable of building robots but may not always be equipped to respond well to them.
16:53 - 17:49 (00:55)
Summary
The human mind, which has developed over thousands of years, is capable of building robots but may not always be equipped to respond well to them. As technology continues to advance, the definition and boundaries of robots will also continue to blur.