Use of Robots for "Evil"

Some people believe that someday robots will take over the jobs that humans dislike doing themselves, especially fighting wars and doing hard labor.

It's becoming more and more apparent that robots are going to start playing a role in society in the near future, however that role will not necessarily be what you think.

People need labor in order to make enough money to live, feel useful, and be healthy and generally don't mind mindless tasks, and initially many types of labor will be too complicated for early robots to learn.

The tasks that real people dislike the most are things that make you feel put out or uncomfortable. I'm referring to SALES. Robots are going to become walking and talking SPAM machines.

Imagine robots approaching you in public, following you around, interrupting private conversations, and knocking on your door. Robots will have no misgivings about ENGAGING YOU in ways that real people would feel very uncomfortable doing.

And what will they have to say? Viagra? Long lists of meds you might be interested in buying? They've got time to list them all for you, after all they don't get paid. Long lists of stocks you might buy? Plus the integrated wireless internet allows to buy instantly. Thank you, now would be interested in...

Going to the mall in the future could become a horrible nightmare if it isn't bad enough for you. Hordes of robots will surrounding you trying to get you to go to several different stores at once.

SPAM, live and personal. The most in you face BEGGING by things that don't even have a cost of living. Did you think panhandlers were obnoxious? Their gaul can be admired, for humans. Robots have infinite gaul.

All those science fiction books and movies were totally bang on about robots in the future.

Regards,
Columbus
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You do indeed paint a grim outlook for the average shopper, but I think I have discovered the perfect solution: A hand-held EMP generator.

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Seems appropriate if slightly askew of the OP's intent

If you go to the mall in certain locales, the salespeople in the stores call out to you and try to wave you into their shops and restaurants. I avoid these places because of this kind of behavior. If I want to go to one store I'll come in from a door further away just to avoid those shops.

Robots on the other hand will actually leave the store and follow you, begging constantly.

There are people standing on the street holding signs. This is really a shame and you know it because they hold the sign to cover their faces. Robots will not cover their faces. They will get your attention as it is the singular purpose of their existence.

I believe this is a threat equal to any assault weapon to the degree that I WILL NOT WANT TO GO OUTSIDE.

The day you can buy a robot to help you around the house, do chores, the software will appear that allows you to start making commissions if you send it to the mall.

Columbus

I try to keep my identity close to the vest, but I guarantee you this is already inevitable. I also guarantee you that laws and especially enforcement will lag far behind the "phenomenon".

A personal "slave" robot will cost around $10K when they hit the market in the next few years, which is actually very economical, but the possibility of making back that investment will be irresistible.

If you send it to a bar or pub on the weekend, it could turn in thousands of dollars a week.

Private property laws protecting the robots will most likely overrule initially, especially in the United States. So forget about hitting the robot, assuming it couldn't kill you.

Azimov's laws aren't law. We know corporations won't invest in features that aren't in demand. And as I already pointed out, laws will lag. By the time laws get on the books, robots will be ubiquitous and pervasive and their property owners will not be particularly interested in firmware upgrades that decrease their financial value.

Azimov's laws won't protect you from spam.

Getting the picture yet?

Columbus

Originally posted by Columbus

The day you can buy a robot to help you around the house, do chores, the software will appear that allows you to start making commissions if you send it to the mall.

Columbus

Will the profit made offset the initial cost and maintenance?It's an interesting theory and advertising is an all pervasive and seemingly unstoppable force of nature at this point.

I guess it depends on whether our society continues on it's current trajectory,ie: spam = win

Originally posted by Columbus

If you send it to a bar or pub on the weekend, it could turn in thousands of dollars a week.

Private property laws protecting the robots will most likely overrule initially, especially in the United States. So forget about hitting the robot, assuming it couldn't kill you.

Columbus

Heh,I'm sure its passage home will be a smooth one..hope it has 360 degree recordable vision and a reliable blackbox