Critical Review Week 14

Introduction
In the chapter titled "Rights for robots in a posthuman ecology" from his book of the same name,
Joshua C. Gellers discusses the concept of granting rights to robots in a future in which humans
and machines become increasingly intertwined. As machines become more aware and capable,
Gellers contends that it is imperative to consider their function in society. Using the concept of
posthumanism, the belief that humans and technology are fusing to form a new type of being, he
contends that this composite being should be accorded the same legal protections as animals and
the natural world. The author discusses a few scenarios in which robots might be granted rights,
such as legal personhood or the ability to form moral judgments. She also discusses the
challenges of implementing robot ethics or the belief that robots should be programmed with
moral guidelines. Gellers' main argument is that protecting the planet may be as simple as
granting robots rights. He argues that robots can potentially be employed in environmental
monitoring and management. They may, for instance, monitor environmental conditions, count
animal populations, and tend to natural resources. However, Gellers acknowledges that there
may be consequences to granting robots legal rights. He cautions that granting robots legal rights
should be done only after seriously considering the potential hazards and benefits involved.
Giving robots legal protection is an intriguing and thought-provoking concept. The argument that
AI, which is fundamentally a computer, should be granted rights has been discussed at length.
Gellers' argument that granting robots legal rights may save the planet rings true. Artificial
intelligence can process and conclude vast amounts of data very fast. Potentially useful for
spotting potential dangers in the area. For instance, it might aid in locating areas with excessive
garbage or declining animal populations. Nevertheless, I am also aware of the potential dangers
of ending robots with legal rights. Concerns have been raised that robots may be programmed to
harm humans or the environment. It is a serious issue that requires cautious attention. Whether or
not robots should be granted legal protection is a topic that needs to be discussed. As AI
advances and finds widespread use, it will be crucial to consider how it will interact with existing
legal and societal structures. Giving robots legal protection isn't without danger, but I see many
positive outcomes, particularly regarding environmental protection. Last but not least, the
chapter "Rights for Robots in a Posthuman Ecology" from the book "Rights for Robots: Artificial
Intelligence, Animal and Environmental Law" provides an intriguing and thought-provoking
argument for granting rights to robots. Gellers weighs the benefits and drawbacks of
implementing such a system and raises critical concerns concerning the appropriate use of
technology in human civilization. It is a crucial issue that needs greater attention.
Chapter 6
Part One of Joshua C. Gellers' "Rights for Robots: Artificial Intelligence, Animal, and
Environmental Law" summarizes the author's argument and sets the framework for the
remainder of the book. Gellers argues that as computers become more sophisticated and
pervasive in everyday life, we must reevaluate our legal and moral frameworks to ensure that
everyone's rights and interests are respected, not just those of human beings. He argues that in a
world where computers are becoming smarter and more autonomous, existing legal systems,
historically prioritizing human interests, cannot handle the complex issues that arise. The author
expounds upon the notion of "robot ethics," which posits that robots should be equipped with
moral principles through programming. The author posits that the topic at hand is complex due to
the lack of agreement regarding the capacity of robots to make ethical decisions and the ethical
standards that should be incorporated into their programming. Gellers examines the potential
consequences of conferring legal personhood upon machines, affording them legal safeguards
and entitlements. The author proposes a strategic approach to confer legal status upon robots for
their actions and enable them to participate in legal proceedings. Gellers says that as robots get
smarter, they might start to have their wants and needs different from those of the people who
made them. He says this brings important ethical questions about how we should treat robots and
whether we should give them some freedom. These problems are very important and make me
think. I'm particularly interested in computer ethics because it makes me think about how AI
should be designed and what ethical standards should lead its actions. AI doesn't have wants or
interests like Gellers says machines could, but it does have goals and aims that guide how it acts.
So, it's important to consider how these goals and aims fit larger social values. The idea of
making computers legal for people is also interesting. AI systems do not have legal rights or
benefits, and they are not held responsible for their acts like a person would be. Even though
these technologies don't have wants or needs, they can have a big impact on people's lives, so
they need to be designed to ensure they act in the best interest of humans. I think that Gellers's
opening part as a whole makes some important points. As technology improves and machines
become more commonplace, it is important to consider how they fit into our law and moral
systems. There are risks to giving legal identity to machines. Still, there are also important
benefits, especially when ensuring that machines are held responsible for what they do and that
their interests are represented in court. In the end, the opening to "Rights for Robots: Artificial
Intelligence, Animal, and Environmental Law" makes a strong case for rethinking our legal and
social systems in light of improvements in machine technology. Gellers asks important questions
about robot ethics and legal identity. He says we must be ready to deal with complicated
problems in a world where machines are getting smarter and more independent. These problems
are very important and should be discussed as we keep making tools and putting them into
society.