Love and Sex with Robots

The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships

David Levy

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English

Harper Collins
01 June 2016

Sexual behaviour; Impact of science & technology on society; Robotics; Human-computer interaction; Sci-Fi Reference

From Pygmalion falling for his chiseled Galatea to Dr. Frankenstein marveling at his creature to the man-meets-machine fiction of Philip K. Dick and Michael Crichton, humans have been enthralled by the possibilities of emotional relationships with their technological creations. Synthesizing cutting-edge research in robotics with the cultural history and psychology of artificial intelligence, Love and Sex with Robots explores this fascination and its far-reaching implications. Artificial intelligence expert David Levy looks at the evolution of human interactions with their machines as technology has become more sophisticated and cultural attitudes toward love and sex have changed over the years. His shocking yet persuasive argument is that the entities we once deemed cold and mechanical will soon become the objects of real companionship and human desire.

By: David Levy
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 254g
ISBN: 9780061359804
ISBN 10: 0061359807
Pages: 334
Publication Date: 01 June 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Cancelled

Reviews for Love and Sex with Robots: The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships

""Levy is willing to go far out on a limb with his predictions, and even the reader who remains unconvinced may well enjoy this thought-provoking and entertaining ride into the future."" - Kirkus Reviews ""Fascinating. It raises important questions about the future of robots, what we might want from them, and what our interactions with them might teach us about ourselves."" - New Scientist