Robots Won't Love You Back.

What if you could eliminate all the problems you have with others? Anything a person has ever done to frustrate, annoy, or hurt you, just gone. Would you do it? I, like most people, would jump at the chance to erase all the wrongs, but that's before I thought about the consequences. If we take away all the flaws humans possess we also take away all of the wonderful things. By erasing the hurt we erase the help. Without pain, there's no joy. Without disagreeing there's no agreeing. The emotions and actions that make us human would be gone. There's no good without the bad. So what does that leave us with? Let's see...a human -pain/joy -hurt/help - heartbreak/love -all emotion= a robot.

In Alone Together the idea of robots as companions is presented. Of everything wrong with the world (through my eyes of course) this would be one of the top issues. The fact that people are suggesting we have relationships with machines scares me. What has the world come to that we cannot be with another human being. The beauty of life is a gift from God and is not meant to be recreated by humans. It's not only unethical but its just weird. Can you imagine being "in love" with a pile of metal. I can't say my ideal man has an intel processor and great battery life.

Contrary to Turkle's belief, a relationship with a robot will not solve all of your love life issues. She mentions you no longer will experience hurt or heartbreak but be in a totally risk-free relationship. To me, depending on a machine to fulfill your relationship wants is not risk-free. Sure your robot won't cheat on you but if you program the perfect mate to your every desire it's not a real relationship. You're missing out on everything a relationship is meant to be. Webster defines a relationship as "an emotional attachment between individuals". EMOTIONAL. Robots do not have true emotions so therefore there cannot be a real relationship. 

I hope people realize how ridiculous this idea is before it's too late. Robots are not meant for friendship and love. Human interaction is vital in our lives and no robot can replace it. Go tell a friend or family member you love them and remember a robot won't love you back.