Romantic Torment

Still not convinced that we’re heading toward an “I, Robot,” type society? Sink your teeth into these links, and rethink our future.

Actroid Robot

Titan Robot 3

Robot Violinist

FemBot

The \”Perfect\” Woman

Japanese Android

These are all examples of what our future hold, and while they seem like a great idea, I can’t help but feel remorse and sorrow for our generations to come. Why? Because I foresee human interaction declining – it already has, and us becoming more alienated from ourselves than we ever considered possible. Think about it. If a man or woman can’t find a mate, then in the future it’ll be “acceptable” by that person because they can just go “buy” a robot one instead. Sure, it’ll never talk back, it’ll watch whatever movie you’d like, and no doubt it’ll have sexual capabilities (the technology for realistic flesh, eyes, hair, skin texture, and so forth already exists). So, the question becomes: why will anyone in the future even WANT to interact with other humans when their pets, friends, and partners can be a robot that won’t disappoint you, stop “loving” you, or lie or cheat on you? We’re heading into a future where social interaction is optional, not required, and I’m definitely NOT comfortable with that. Are you?

We live in a very technological world. Computers, cell phones, gaming systems, digital video/music, and the list goes on. We’re quickly approaching virtual reality possibilities, and it’s only a matter of time before computer-science discovers the next break-through that will leap us even further ahead than we had previously perceived as possible. We live in exciting times. Almost akin to our explorers of old, but just in a different fashion.

Yet, for all the advantages technology has brought to the table, one must ask them self: do the pros outweigh the cons? And, there are other questions to consider: will it save us? Destroy us? Excel us? Replace us? The possibilities are quickly becoming endless with the rising number of advocates that want to usher in all this “neat stuff.” The potential benefits are already out-speaking the potential horrors.

I’ve loved computers since I first had the opportunity to play on one, which was back around 1994, and my life has been forever changed by that defining moment. I sometimes wonder what would of became of me, or where I would be today, if I hadn’t met my old best friend Dan. If he hadn’t shared his knowledge of computers with me, or loan me his laptop so I could sign-on to AOL 2.5 at home, and play around with DOS/Windows 3.11. Of course, computers back then were hardly affordable, but after by 2000 it was becoming mainstream and prices were falling fast. So, it was inevitable, one way or the other.

And so, not so long ago, a best friend shared what I’m about to share with you. Welcome to perhaps your first look at the future. An “I Robot,” or “Terminator,” like machine that will redefine everything we thought we knew about computer technology. Will it make us safer? Is it necessary? How will this change future wars fought, when you replace real lives with androids? What will become of us if it’s reprogrammed, hacked, or a virus changes it into a civilian killing machine? Too far fetched? Do you believe it’ll have sufficient safety features built into it’s code that will prevent it from such malicious behavior? Remember one thing: anything done by humankind, can be undone just the same.

Boston Dynamics: Big Dog

I’d love to hear your comments, thoughts, and opinions on this one! So, please feel free to leave some after watching this video, and as always I appreciate your interest. Blessed be.