Sex robots are ushering in a new era of robot-human relationships.
At this point, you’re probably wondering what all the fuss is about.
The truth is that sex robots are ushering in a new era of robot-human relationships. As more people start using sex robots, they’ll naturally be drawn to other kinds of social interactions with robots, including friendships and romantic relationships. And as more people get used to interacting with robots as if they were human beings—which they can easily do thanks to their advanced artificial intelligence systems—it will become increasingly easy for them to treat real people like mere machines. When that happens, it won’t just be sexual urges driving us toward our fellow humans; those urges will also be part of a larger quest for companionship and connection.
A sex robot can provide social companionship and relieve loneliness — or it could make it worse.
It’s no surprise that sex robots are getting more sophisticated. As technology progresses, we’ll see even more lifelike dolls with human-like characteristics. But should we be worried about the potential repercussions of having these robots in our lives?
There are many reasons why buying a sex doll may not be such a bad idea for some people. In fact, if you’re lonely and looking for a companion in your life, this could be an excellent option for you to try out. They might not replace your significant other completely, but they could certainly help take care of some of those problems by giving you someone new to talk to when things get rough or when life gets tough (which is inevitable).
No matter how advanced they get, sex robots might not really be a sign of progress.
Whatever you believe about sex robots, it’s important to note that we’re still a long way from having fully realized this technology. The company RealDoll already sells some models with customizable features like freckles, tattoos and different hairstyles—but those are still just dolls. If you want something more advanced than an inflatable punching bag with nipples on it, you can spend an obscene amount of money on a RealDoll that looks vaguely like Scarlett Johansson or Angelina Jolie (or whoever strikes your fancy).
But even more sophisticated technology will only go so far: while they may feel real enough to actually have sex with—vibrations included—these bots don’t have the option of saying anything besides “yes” or “no.” And if you’re hoping for anything more complex than that from your digital companion, well…you might be better off just dating someone who isn’t made of silicon instead.
