Robot vs. human: automation will eradicate some jobs, but it will also create new roles and restructure others. Getty Although the word “robot” didn’t appear until 1920, mankind has long been fascinated by the idea of creating a higher intelligence. Ancient mythology is peppered with references; from the Greek sculptor Pygmalion crafting his ideal woman out of ivory and bringing her to life, to the Jewish legend of Golem, built from clay by a rabbi seeking to protect his community from persecution. However, while we are captivated by robots we also seem to be highly suspicious of them. And […]
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