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What Is a Robot?


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23 March 2016



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The question is more complicated than it seems.

Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.theatlantic.com

It’s pleasing to see such thought put into this question, though commentary not only on the potential for employment disruption but also robotics-propelled job creation would be appreciated. It’s also nice that The Atlantic continues to distinguish itself as a bastion of journalistic integrity among a seemingly dwindling number of valuable news and commentary sources. 

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Reno Tibke Reno J. Tibke is a generalist researcher and commentator on robotics, cybernetics, and nonbiological intelligence. He is the founder of Anthrobotic.com, a contributor at Robohub.org, editor at AkihabaraNews.com, and co-founder of Tokyo-based multimedia production firm DigitalHub.JP.
Reno Tibke Reno J. Tibke is a generalist researcher and commentator on robotics, cybernetics, and nonbiological intelligence. He is the founder of Anthrobotic.com, a contributor at Robohub.org, editor at AkihabaraNews.com, and co-founder of Tokyo-based multimedia production firm DigitalHub.JP.

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