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Industrial use, and hazardous environments, rescue operations, all much more useful than the DARPA use as killer robots (clearly didn't read "I, Robot"). Now to use them as tutors in avoiding neoliberalism.

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The book, “I Robot,” doesn’t match what the movie portrayed—it was a combination of 5-6 different Asimov Robot stories. Asimov’s key predictions are within the Foundation series where the two prequels are key.

If our socio-economic systems weren’t so class war driven, my attitude toward humanoid robots would likely be different. IMO, that’s the reason why Chinese don’t see them as a threat as they’re convinced their socio-economic system will continue to keep them prosperous.

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The current leadership has the mandate of heaven, so it's best to enjoy it while it lasts.

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