The day that a man or a women is able to say " I do" to a robot will definitely be one to remember, but hopefully, it will never come. Yes, our society has become very reliable on electronics and technology is growing more superior by the day, but one will never be able to create a robot that is an identical replica of a human being.When Alan Turing began to question whether machines could think for themselves and proposed his Imitation Game, it brought forth many questions and theories. Computers cannot think on their own, no matter how much they amaze us. Computers, robots, and machines are all programed by human beings and therefore can never surpass what they have been created to do. If one were to be in a relationship with a robot it would be very predictable, not spontaneous, because the robot would only be able to do what it is programmed
to. Personally, I think that since it is so predictable it would take the romantic aspect out of the marriage. No matter how many times it may compliment you, treat you nicely, and cater to your needs and wants, a robot is a robot.
to. Personally, I think that since it is so predictable it would take the romantic aspect out of the marriage. No matter how many times it may compliment you, treat you nicely, and cater to your needs and wants, a robot is a robot. Robots are comprised of gadgets, wires, nuts and bolts and all fancy scientific things, however, no matter how many different special effects you put in a robot, they will never possess a soul. From the theological perspective, robots do not have souls and therefore they are not able to think for themselves, or express deep emotions. The emotions and feelings that a robot may possess are programs, they are not true from the heart. Whenever one accuses someo
ne of not having a soul it is a very negative and harsh comment, could you imagine being married to an object where it is not possible that they have or ever will have a soul? Robot and human marriages will not last because in reality they are not "soul mates".Imagine going over to your parents for dinner to announce your engagement to Fred, who is in fact a robot. I don't belie
ve that the dinner would run too smoothly after that news. I understand that many people who have trouble finding someone who they can connect with, or rather they have tried and have failed miserably, are just desperate to have someone who understands them. However, turning to a robot and having an intimate relationship with them both physically and emotionally is demeaning. Knowing that you are "incapable" of having a successful relationship with another human being can't be something one would want to boast about.
ve that the dinner would run too smoothly after that news. I understand that many people who have trouble finding someone who they can connect with, or rather they have tried and have failed miserably, are just desperate to have someone who understands them. However, turning to a robot and having an intimate relationship with them both physically and emotionally is demeaning. Knowing that you are "incapable" of having a successful relationship with another human being can't be something one would want to boast about.One of the most obvious problems if our society began to accept marriages with robots and humans as acceptable is that they would not be able to procreate. If the human race began to rely on robots for companions than the birth level would decline and eventually, it may mean the end of humans! ( Not to go to the extreme) Also in many religions the point of marriage is to procreate and share the gift of life, if robots are not able to produce children than it creates a problem for our race.
We laugh now, but with the idea of marrying robots, who knows what can happen
One last issue is using a robot as a sex toy. Some have argued that it could make a difference in crime rates dealing with pedophilia and rapes, however we will never know for sure until we take that risk. Before we take that risk we should take into consideration that robots will be programmed the way the owner or its "companion" wants it to be programmed. It may create the attitude that it is alright to use people and objects for the sole purpose of sexual relief. It is just creating another object, or machine that can be used.
Overall, robots are soulless objects that cannot express true emotions like humans can. Though they may bring temporary happiness, eventually people will not be satisfied with the feeling that they have to rely on an inanimate object for happiness. Just think of how high the divorce rates would be.
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2 comments:
I like all the points you made in your blog, they were actually similar to mine. One thing I never even thought of though was the point about procreation. It's true that birth rates WOULD decline if robot marriages were prominent and this would have a huge effect on the population.
'Overall, robots are soulless objects that cannot express true emotions like humans can'
You seem to have the so called soul mixed up with the brain. Every single emotion you will ever feel in your life is the result of a chemical reaction. And can we not just replicate this chemical reaction with identical drugs? yes we have all the technollogy needed to do this. So your conclusion is false
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