“Love + Sex With Robots”

unfortunately i have not yet read “Love + Sex With Robots” by David Levy however the issue strikes a very deep cord , a thread of sensation which i still have to think about and truth to tell come to terms with.

Yes I want the robots here, but love making?

here are some excerpts from an interview Levy gave to andiamnotlying.com

It could be argued that the written word destroyed short/long-term memory and computers are outsourcing human intelligence to the extent that we cannot think or remember without them. What essentially human traits do you envision future sexbots changing forever?

Levy answers: I believe that sexbots will change our perceptions of human relationships, and in some ways we will become more demanding with respect to what we want from a human partner. This is not entirely a good thing. If someone has great sex with their robot, they will want the sex with their human partners to be great as well, which could lead to disappointment. On the other hand, sexbots will be excellent tutors, so people will be able to be taught the skills necessary in a great lover.

the rest of the interview is here

I truly think we need to consider the deep implications of a reality that is soon to come upon us.
thoughts?

Mon, Jan 7, 2008  Permanent link