Show notes
What is a robot?Affective computing and personal robots (Cynthia Breazeal)AutomationBeyond humanoid existence vs. uncanny valleyFeelings and emotional purposes (Robot & Frank, Her)[SPOILER ALERT for Her What’s shklerm? Instinct vs. knowledgeThe Twitter bot that became racistThe Chinese RoomCan a robot be a good consultant?AkinatorCommercial: Escape the RumWhat’s the difference between a robot and a tool?A refrigerating animal, the “wild freezer mammoth”Can a robot make ethical decisions?Robots and warIf a robot can fool you into thinking it feels, does it matter if it really feels?

