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When Technology and Humanity Cross - 2
When Technology and Humanity Cross - 2
2.A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would
conflict with the FirstLaw.
3.A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with
the First or Second Law.
In modern times, there are different technological advancements in all forms and
sizes may it be inside the home, the workplace, the learning place, or simply on the
streets. It is now very accessible to almost anyone in the world. It is not completely
impossible to say that each person in the world owns at least one technological
device. Besides, technology is not enclosed to expensive and high-end devices.
Simple types of machines that can perform simple task regularly can already be
considered a form of technology. However, despite its usefulness and beneficial
characteristics, there are still some problems faced by the different technological
advancements. To be more specific, these problems are ethical in nature that involve
not only the machine but also mankind. It is now impossible for technology and
humanity not to cross paths because as some would argue, technology has become a
necessity for people. At the end of the day, ethics should still be enforced in the field
of technology so as to ensure the safety and morality of these devices to people.