Death and the Machine: Intersections of Mortality and Robotics

Lyons, Siobhan

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2018-05-11

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811303340

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-0335-7

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 85