Was the 'robot' conscious? Was it true AI?... Aren't our bodies just biological computers animated by some unknown life Force? If so, is the difference only in complexity and autonomy? Very interesting questions you raised, indeed... One catch-all answer I have for them is: 'If you get the same EXPERIENCE (emotional/sensual/otherwise) as from a 'real' person, then, no, it shouldn't matter'... That raises more questions about if you KNEW they were a robot at the time of having the experience or found out afterwards...
Thanks for messing with my 'human' brain on a quiet Sunday afternoon.. :)
hey @darcturian!
thanks for sharing your thoughts ! Much appreciated :D
I also think of our bodies as biological computers, that we are programmed.. yet what consciousness truly are thats a different topic we still haven't figured out. Super interesting.. So until robots becomes fully conscious perhaps we will manage to distinguish us from them.. but.. when we get the same experience you say I guess it should not matter at all after my opinion!!! But yes.. time will tell how we humans will handle this "challenge.." hehe
Soo many questions ..! I hope you had a relaxing and inspiring Sunday afternoon !