Fifty I Hackneyed Analysis

Calvino’s notable use of paradox is evident when the narrator first claims “[he] did not understand the [reasoning] for things or for people; it was all senseless, absurd. [And he] laughed” and contradicts himself at the end when the narrator returns to reality (Calvino 1). The mindless acceptance of the way things are is similar to the setting portrayed in the blockbuster movie “iRobot”, featuring Will Smith as Del Spooner, a technophobic detective. In the world of “iRobot”, robots are mere possessions that aid humans with their everyday chores. These robots have superhuman strength and are programed to always obey and help humans to the best of their ability.

The author's purpose of this essay is contemplating whether or not laws should be made protecting robots. Throughout the essay he uses evidence from scientists who have dones tests, and it shows how people act.

Using ethos, pathos, logos, and other rhetorical techniques in non-fiction and science fiction, help the author carry different and similar claims regarding artificial intelligence making the author’s message change between the two genres. In Robopocalypse, a science fiction novel written by Daniel H. Wilson, the protagonist Cormac Wallace narrates the story with first and secondhand testimonies, information accumulated from interviews, and camera footage. At the opening of the book, Cormac gathers the stories from a black box of the robot uprising, beginning the story of how ordinary technology turned into an automated war. The sci-fi novel informs the audience that artificial intelligence can effortlessly turn against their human creator to deliberately achieve the annihilation of the human race implicating “technology changes, but people stay the same” (Wilson 261).

In the essay “Better than Human” Kevin Kelly states his thesis hat robots will someday replace humans in the work place. Kelly starts by explaining how the Industrial Revolution has changed the way manual labor is performed as a result of automation; replacing humans with machines. Kelly says that the increasing demand for automation, artificial intelligence has given machines the ability to manage tasks from “manual labor to knowledge work.” (300) Kelly then says that robots will begin to replace blue and white collar jobs such as, assembly, heavy lifting, analytical, and medical applications. Kelly explains the innovative breakthrough named Baxter, a robot typically made for industrial applications

As technology grows, the ability to . The mechanical hound that serves as the firemen's companion has the ability to sense people and sniff them out like a real dog, it is also fitted with a large needle that injects medicine that causes death. The same can be said when you look at the U.S.’s recent scandals such as the NSA invading people's privacy through the use of computers and the destruction capable by the use of drones. Technology, in the book, became experienced enough that mobile robots are able to perform on their own, while we have yet to actually make a robot walk on its own accord.

In her article “Are Humans Necessary”, Margaret Atwood stated lots of facts and concerns about robots in future.

The increased development of artificial intelligence and the everyday use of technology can lead to a future full of robots, claims Eastlyn Koons in Robots are Better than Humans. Koons lives in the modern day where advancements are being made every day in the field of technology and artificial intelligence machines have started to replace the jobs of some people. People fear the uprising of robot rebellion and an inevitable Doomsday because of it. Through appeals to fear and pride, Koons asks the world to consider the use of technology in their lives and the role it may play in the future.

The year is 2025. Scientists have succeeded in making a robot with programming that can pass the Turing test. In all aspects this robot is indistinguishable from a human, except for what its body is made of. Everyone is overjoyed at this miraculous feat of science. However, within the next five years more robots are made which become exponentially smarter and smarter, surpassing human intelligence easily, and culminating with the enslavement and destruction of all mankind. Somewhere the ghost of a philosophy professor is ecstatic.

While technology is commonly thought of as inventions and gadgets, anything that humans have developed for specific purposes or to accomplish certain goals, such as methods or models, must also be correctly categorized as such. In Cathy Davidson’s essay “Project Classroom Makeover,” she discusses a few unconventional forms of technology such as the educational classroom paradigm and standardization. Similarly, in Steve Johnson’s essay “The Myth of the Ant Queen,” he presents procedural technology, such as self-organizing systems, and conceptual technology, collaborative intelligence. He then utilizes another conceptual form of technology, the complexity theory, to interpret these systems’ seemingly uncoordinated patterns. Sherry Turkle branches off of Davidson and Johnson’s ideas by discussing the consequences of questioning what makes a robot alive in her essay “Alone Together.” This narrative highlights the technology’s effect on humans and the reality of robots either improving or diminishing an individual’s quality of life. Besides the slight apprehension of its future usage, humans are mesmerized by the promising potential technology presents. Additionally, structural or paradigmatic technology is deeply intertwined and inherent within society’s functioning, making it impossible to separate technology from human existence.

Rushing and Frentz state that “Most science fiction critics place works dealing with the theme of humanity versus the machine into one of two broad categories: “utopian” or “dystopian”.” (1989, 62). In broad terms this means that most science fiction involving robots, androids and the like, show either a positive or a negative

The thesis of this book is that the advancing technology, including robots is increasing unemployment. The robots are destroying repetitive and predictable jobs. However, as the world is technologically progressing in this era, many jobs are starting to fall under the category of predictive, including healthcare. Martin Ford is stating that robots will be the new norm for many industries, starting from low-paid jobs to highly-paid jobs. Although, Martin Ford did not explicitly sate his thesis, he foreshadowed the purpose of this book which leads to the reader being able to imply his thesis

In Ray Bradbury’s short story 'Marionettes Inc.", he wanted to give his readers a warning to humanity of the using of robotics and technology, and we need to face to our real feelings. Also he wants us to thinking the issue that one day humans might be in placed of robots. In the story, Mr.Braing bought a robot in order to in place of himself so that he didn’t need to go to Rio with his boring wife; however, the robot, Braling Two killed the real Mr. Braling just because he has the feeling of love Mrs.Braling and he wanted to replace the real Mr.Braling. By reading this event, we could learn that the writer, Ray Bradbury wanted to show us the disadvantages of overusing the robotics. In addition, he warned us that we must remember our identities

Isaac Asimov thrills the reader with his story-telling ability in "I, Robot".  Of course, many of Asimov's ideas provide a ploy to add suspense to the story.  However, when the plot completely disagree with the laws which he himself has written, the story becomes confusing.  On the surface, it appears that his stories make legitimate and logical sense, as well as entertaining the audience in a magnificent way.  However, any deeper analysis of the story will prove that there are several significant flaws in the work.  This can best be shown in one of Asimov's earlier stories, "Reason."  In this story, the first and second of the three laws of robotics are broken.  It is never explained how it would be

Technology is defined as machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge. Its original use was meant solely for the service of humans, however overtime it has evolved into something much different. What was originally meant to be an assisting piece of machinery has changed almost every aspect of our culture. The way we think, communicate, lie, and even love has been impacted by the use of technology, and all of this is has made for interesting pieces of literature. In pieces such as Her and I, Robot, we see the evolution of robots and artificial intelligence into a more empathetic and humanlike creatures. This gradual change in our views of robots overtime speaks volumes to the evolution of technology. Technology in literature has become a reflection of human beings themselves, mirroring the very qualities of ourselves that make us human. By looking at the personality that technology takes on in literature, we can greater understand the aspects of ourselves that truly make us human.

In today’s world of rapidly advancing smartphones, gadgets and electronics, there is a further advancement in the field of Robotics. The Robots which earlier seemed to amuse people in the earlier decades of the 90’s have provide far more promising than what they seemed. Ancient Greek mathematicians and scientists predicted the existence of automated artificial robots in near future that would be able to handle various tasks. The term "robot" was first used in a play called "R.U.R." or "Rossum 's Universal Robots" by the Czech writer Karel Capek in 1921. Later, in 1942, Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov first used the word "robotics" to describe the technology of robots and predicted the rise of a powerful robot industry. He gave the three most important laws of Robotics. The upcoming years brought great wonders in the form of various robots like SCARA, CANADARM, MARS ROVER, & ASIMO. Various countries came up with their own Robots, each one of which was special in its own way. The applications of robots were limited to specific fields, which is now greatly diversified. It ranges from Pick and Place applications, Agricultural, Medical and Industrial Automation, Military missions, Space Research and multipurpose applications like humanoid robots. The Robots back then were limited to some particular purpose, but due to major changes in