The development of robots is without a doubt a pretty incredible accomplishment. You can't help but admire the technological advancements which lie inside of these machines. Our society is becoming increasingly more advanced and at the same time increasingly lazier. With robots in our lives we will have more free time to ourselves. No longer will we need to cook dinner, or walk the dog, the kids will have a playmate and a programable role model, we will no longer have to worry about our loved ones over seas at war. This almost sounds too good to be true!
The problem with all of this is that we are losing valuable aspects of our lives. With all of the development in technology we have lost contact with our roots. We no longer communicate face to face with others the same way we once did. Our immune systems are breaking down because of the way food is processed.. we can no longer fight simple allergies anymore without medications. In some ways kids have become zombies... they don't read books, but instead zone into video games. When asked a simple history question many would not know the answer.
Basically my point is that although technology is helpful, it has its place. I feel a personal robot will interfere in the way our society functions. We need to continue the basics if we are to have such advancements. We need to have person to person contact, we need to walk the dog and play with our kids. I strive to stay sharp and on my toes, I like to be ready for any situation life throws my way. Sure I enjoy ordering a pizza over my computer and it is at my door 15 mins later, but I get better satisfaction making it myself.
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