ROBOTS

“In the future, I'm sure there will be a lot more robots in every aspect of life. If you told people in 1985 that in 25 years they would have computers in their kitchen, it would have made no sense to them”.  ( Rodney Brooks)

DISCUSSION

• What kind of professions will disappear in the next 10-15 years and which ones will become more common? 
• Robots are already an integral part of manufacturing in factories. Do you believe one day that there will be little need for humans in manufacturing? How are robots better than the human workforce?
• If you could have a robot, what tasks would you use it for?
•  Police and the military use robots to sweep for landmines and bombs. What are the advantages of these practices?
• Do you think that one-day robots will replace teachers?
• What threat do machines present to mankind?
• Did you ever have a favourite Sci-Fi films hero who was a robot?
• Would you ever trust a robot to watch your children or walk your dog?

In groups, discuss the benefits and disadvantages of machines and automation.