Clarke, Roger
Three laws of robotics, rules developed by science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov, who sought to create an ethical system for humans and robots. The laws first appeared in his short story “Runaround” (1942) and subsequently became hugely influential in th
"Two," continued Powell, "a robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law." "Right!" "And three, a robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws." ...
While 76% is certainly not an over-whelming majority, there does seem to be the basis for creating a 4thLaw of Robotics to govern these sorts of situation. But hold on, while in theory 76% favored saving the pedestrians over the driver, the sentiment changes when it involves YOU! “When...
Book of Deuteronomy,Deuteronomy- the fifth book of the Old Testament; contains a second statement of Mosaic law Old Testament- the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible ...
But it is only a small step to assume that the ultimate military goal would be to create armed robots that could be deployed on the battlefield. In this situation, the First Law – not harming humans – becomes hugely problematic. The role of the military is often to save the lives of...
But it is only a small step to assume that the ultimate military goal would be to create armed robots that could be deployed on the battlefield. In this situation, the First Law – not harming humans – becomes hugely problematic. The role of the military is often to save the lives of...
— (Astounding Science Fiction, 1941) A robot named Herbie misapplies the First Law of Robotics (never hurt a human being) by telling people what he thinks they want to hear. However, Herbie’s lies end up embarrassing and hurting humans, including Dr. Susan Calvin. According to Wikipedia,...
Bum Bot should be arrested for violating Asimov’s First Law of RoboticsRick Nelson
He later introduced a fourth or zeroth law that outranked the others: 0. A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm. Since then, Asimov’s laws of robotics have become a key part of a science fiction culture that has gradually become mainstream. ...