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Robots
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Is That a Renoir, or an R2D2?
Humans are wary of computer-generated art, but new research suggests our views on the subject are malleable.
Physical Remoteness Makes Killing Easier
People seem less reluctant to end the life of another being when they are not physically present for the distasteful act.
Will You Be Replaced by a Computer? It May Depend on Your Personality
New research finds certain personality traits are associated with jobs that can only be performed by people.
A Jobless Future Everyone Can Love
Capitalism was supposed to create enough wealth to make jobs obsolete. Unfortunately, we're moving in the opposite direction.
Are Robots Susceptible to Racial Bias?
On the implications of the Dallas Police Department’s unprecedented use of a lethal robot to kill a suspect.…
The Future of Work: Join the Maker Movement
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: The Three Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: What If There Isn’t One?
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.