Death and the Machine

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This books challenges conventional notions of biological life and death in the area of robotics, discussing issues such as machine consciousness, autonomous AI, and representations of robots in popular culture. Using philosophical approaches alongside scientific theory, this book offers a compelling critique on the changing nature of both humanity and biological death in an increasingly technological world.
This book challenges conventional notions of biological life and death in the area of robotics, discussing issues such as machine consciousness, autonomous AI, and representations of robots in popular culture. Using philosophical approaches alongside scientific theory, this book offers a compelling critique on the changing nature of both humanity and biological death in an increasingly technological world.
Supplies an innovative and critical appraisal of the philosophical notion of death in regards to robotics; a relatively new and under-researched field of study Interrogates the role that robots and other non-humans play in re-framing ideas about human nature and biology Interdisciplinary appeal for academics and practitioners in the research areas of science and technology studies, cultural robotics, media studies, as well as those researching the integration of philosophy and technology in popular culture

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Siobhan Lyons

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