Artificial Immortality

Is artificial immortality possible after a person died? Based on my knowledge, I think it's impossible, because people need to "download" the memory of the specific person, therefore, they can simulate the person's acts and voice to communicate with people, but there is no USB insert or whatever things to install drive, that's why I think it is impossible to do so.

Let's go back through years ago, when Steve Jobs passed away, a joke bounced around, which the man had done so much to shape modern technology hadn't really died at all, but rather had turned out how to upload himself into the Mac OS (System of Mac) so he could live on with and with his products forever. This idea seems ridiculous, but not everyone sees it that way. 

Scientists have some improvement on the artificial things. The robot can speak with a specific voice and do something that the commander says. According to www.rt.com, "An Artificial Intelligence pioneer is embracing the controversial idea of uploading the memories, thoughts and feelings of a living person into a computer to create a Mind Clone or 'second self' The prototype for this new self is called 'Bina-48'"

I have to say this: It's little bit scary of the "second self" because it is a clone of the person just died (or not) it's a shock for his/her friends. 

However, there is a common concern of society: What if they take control over human?

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This is Sophia from Hanson robotics
Unfortunately I didn't find the introduction about this robot, if you know please comment below!!!

According to Humai- a Los Angeles based robotics company focused on human life extension had claimed that "We're using artificial intelligence and nanotechnology to store data of conversational styles, behavioral patterns [...] This data will coded into simple sensor technologies, which will be built into an artificial body with the brain of a deceased human. Using cloning technology, we will restore the brain as it matures." (www.sciencealert.com)

In summary, I still don't believe that the artificial immortality is possible, it may possible in the way the robot talking and acting, but not the mortal way such as thinking and have a true feeling. Death is the one thing that's guaranteed in today's world. Although it's nice data, and that life ends when your body does, if this thought makes you really sad, just count yourself lucky that your're not around for what happens next.  

Peace!✌

Click below to comment, welcome all the questions!

Works Cited

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0_DPi0PmF0
https://www.rt.com/usa/229811-mind-clones-robot-afterlife/
https://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-03/achieving-immortality-russian-mogul-wants-begin-putting-human-brains-robots-and-soon

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/pgkgby/companies-want-to-replicate-your-dead-loved-ones-with-robot-clones

https://www.sciencealert.com/a-new-start-up-wants-to-transfer-your-consciousness-to-an-artificial-body-so-you-can-live-forever

https://www.wired.com/story/a-sons-race-to-give-his-dying-father-artificial-immortality/

Robot: Advantages and Disadvantages

What is a robot?

A robot is a machine capable of carrying out a complex series action automatically, especially the one that programmed by computer. Robots can do many things and something that human can't do, such as exploring outside the Earth, memorize history and so on. However, having robots have both advantages and disadvantages.  

Having a robot is a good thing because it can help you do things which you can't able to do.

Here is the benefits of Robots:

Productivity

They can do more accurate than human

They can work as higher quality.

Safety

Robots save workers from performing dangerous tasks.

They can work in dangerous condition, such as toxic chemicals or poor lighting.

They can life heavy loads without injury.

Savings

Robots can produce higher quality in a short amount of time.

Robots would not get injured to spend money to cure.


Having robots is so coooooooool! HOWEVER, it also has disadvantages, such as:

Workers have to learn how to control the robots
They would not work when there is no electricity power.
They might take over human's control
They will replace workers, which will increase unemployment rate.

What happens to society when robots replace workers?

To demonstrate this issue, Henry Adams, the historian, measured technological progress by the power generated from coal, and estimated that power output doubled every ten years between 1840 and 1900 [...] "By contrast, progress today comes rapidly. [...] The progress are embedded in the creation of intelligent machines, from robots to automobiles to drones, that will soon DOMINATE the global economy- and in the progress drive down the value of human labor with astonishing speed." (www.hbr.org).





Nowadays, Robotic arms ad other factory machinery are very common, and these robots may perform specific duties or more tasks.





They may take place in schools, military organization, or medical facilities.

Outside practical uses, they are also used for play, compete and entertainment.







My own opinion

After all, this world needs robots, because it can help people to do things which they do not have ability to do so, According to www.scmp.com, "With population and productivity growth slowing, the labor force shrinking in countries including China, and opposition to immigration, robots are not a threat nut a necessity for all but the poorest nations." Based on my opinion, I think that people need robots because of they can work in dangerous condition, and they have repetitive and high-precision work; robots work without breaks or the need to sleep or eat. However, robots are dangerous in some ways. For example, they can attack internet and become a cyber hacker that can hack and spread other people's privacy. As a result, I still approve that this world need robots, not as a tool, but as friends.








Here is a robot that me and my teammates made together, it is for compete with other robots through "Pick up Ball and Score" competition. (I made the name up, I know it's wired)

Here is a video of robots competing each other:

 I won the championship of this game with 39 first round and 38 at final:

Works Cited

Barnett, Tara, and Melissa Wiley. “What Are the Common Applications of Robots?”WiseGEEK, Conjecture Corporation, 25 Aug. 2017, www.wisegeek.net/what-are-the-common-applications-of-robots.htm.

Malone, William H. DavidowMichael S. “What Happens to Society When Robots Replace Workers?” Harvard Business Review, 10 Dec. 2014, hbr.org/2014/12/what-happens-to-society-when-robots-replace-workers.

RobotWorx. “Benefits of Robots.” Industrial Robots, RobotWorx, 10 Apr. 2014, www.robots.com/articles/viewing/benefits-of-robots.

“Why Robots Will Save World as We Live Longer and Have Fewer Babies.” South China Morning Post, 11 Dec. 2016, www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2052582/why-world-needs-robots-continued-economic-growth-populations-age-and-women.

Pictures are from internet
Robot competition credit: Jerry Zhao