7. Can Machines be Moral Patients?
An episode of the This Is Technology Ethics podcast, hosted by John Danaher, titled "7. Can Machines be Moral Patients?" was published on November 9, 2023.
November 9, 2023 · This Is Technology Ethics
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In this episode Sven and John discuss the moral status of machines, particularly humanoid robots. Could machines ever be more than mere things? Some people see this debate as a distraction from the important ethical questions pertaining to technology; others take it more seriously. Sven and John share their thoughts on this topic and give […]
Episode Description
In this episode Sven and John discuss the moral status of machines, particularly humanoid robots. Could machines ever be more than mere things? Some people see this debate as a distraction from the important ethical questions pertaining to technology; others take it more seriously. Sven and John share their thoughts on this topic and give […]
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