machines in society theme
The role of machines in society is explored. Examples include the ramifications of people being replaced by machines at work and the use of AI technology in daily life.
17 total · 4 choice · 8 major · 5 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| Collection: Real Humans | choice | The premise of the entire series is that androids, called "Hubots", have become commonplace in every corner of society. Explored is whether and to what extent these androids should be treated as real human beings. |
| tos2x12 | choice | Mudd's Androids :: should androids control humanity? |
| tos2x24 | choice | the M-5 computer takes everybody's job |
| voy4x05 | choice | Dejaren is a holographic slave serving his crew |
| movie: CyberTracker (1994) | major | The viewer is made to ponder the extent to which computer algorithms should be used to determine the guilt of accused criminals. |
| movie: Loss of Sensation (1935) | major | Jim Ripl invents universal robots to help workers, but the workers fear the robots will take their jobs. |
| tas1x09 | major | what is a good role for the amusement planet controller in society |
| tng1x13 | major | Data says he is better in some ways and Lore demonstrates something else |
| tng2x09 | major | the trial and also Data and bluffing in poker |
| tng3x16 | major | Is Lal a machine to be reverse engineered or a person? |