Robotické bábätká
Robot Babies

Author(s): Juraj Odorčák
Subject(s): Studies of Literature, Special Branches of Philosophy, Czech Literature
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Karel Čapek; R.U.R.; robots; human species; aritficial selection of embryos; artificial creation of humans; posthumanism;
Summary/Abstract: In the play R.U.R. Karel Čapek envisioned a futuristic society where robots not only take all our jobs, but also all our human vices and virtues. The downfall of humankind is in the end symbolized by the love of and between robots. Love and reproduction are, therefore, one of the main themes of the whole plot of R.U.R. People create robots. Robots create more robots. Robots destruct people. But what if robots could create more humans? This article is focused on the topic of robotic creation of humans. The main line of reasoning is dedicated to the analysis of the near future possibility of autonomous artificial human embryo selection. Current studies show, that AI -assisted pattern recognition provides space for dramatic progress in the effectivity of grading of the viability of embryos. The combination of this technology with other anticipated technologies could one day create prospects for a full robotic reproduction of humans. The article presents some arguments for and against the idea that humans could or should one day become robotic babies.

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