2. Autonomy - Will robots make us better?

The Inhuman Condition

The tomorrow we have long been promised is finally upon us. The toil and tedium of navigating traffic or the repetitions of assembly line work are quickly becoming a thing of the past. And there's no doubt we will all make use of our new found time for meaningful and creative pursuits. Or will we? Will the robot-ification of our lives instead make us lazier and less engaged as a people? The early stages of autonomous operations are upon us. Let’s discuss the conveniences they offer, and the potential consequences or pitfalls society faces.