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has anyone else noticed that scientists may have a 'God complex'? With all the robotic creations and manipulation of unnatural 'lifeforms', doesn't anyone else see this as a power-mongering desire to be God? Has anyone seen Robocop? Try to look past all the violence--there's a surprising number of spiritual references. Just a thought...

Three Laws of Ugobe Life Forms (as follows).

* A (robot) life form must feel and convey emotions
* A (robot) life form must be aware of itself and its environment
* A (robot) life form must learn, develop, evolve over time

from http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/04/ugobe-defines-its-own-three-laws-dooms-us-all-to-future-of-robo/

and new laws proposed for autonomous US kill-bots here

60% of uni marks here:

2] Writing a science fiction essay that explores a very near possible future scenario. This essay is about developing a critical narrative that addresses new relations of agency and power, produced and propelled by the emergence of new technologies, and the changing nature of traditional relationships and new forms of culture and society these new power relations evolve. 30% of final mark.
[3] Developing the concept for a digital interface (beyond the screen). This can take on the form of a (digitally augmented) performance, an interactive installation or computer game that engages the (possibly networked) participant or player in the issues explored in your essay (assignment 2). The concept has to be presented in form of a short brief (250 words), an installation scheme, prototype images, and images of related projects 30% of final mark.

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