The WIRED Guide to Robots

Published: May 18, 2018, 7:12 a.m.

b'Modern robots are not unlike toddlers: It\\u2019s hilarious to watch them fall over, but deep down we know that if we laugh too hard, they might develop a complex and grow up to start World War III. None of humanity\\u2019s creations inspires such a confusing mix of awe, admiration, and fear: We want robots to make our lives easier and safer, yet we can\\u2019t quite bring ourselves to trust them. We\\u2019re crafting them in our own image, yet we are terrified they\\u2019ll supplant us.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'