One of the low tech ways that I keep up on the latest in technology is by listening to NPR's news and culture show Fresh Air with Terry Gross on my local public radio station. She sometimes have guest who are policy makers or work in various parts of the tech industry.
She recently interviewed technological warfare expert P.W. Singer, in a segment titled 'Wired For War' Explores Robots On The Battlefield. Singer explains in his new book, Wired For War how some military tasks previously assigned to humans are now being handled by machines.
Singer is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. His previous books include Corporate Warriors and Children at War.
I thought the disccussion was very interesting and would be enjoyed by those who like to research info on the use Robots on todays society.
Reference links;
Aegis Combat System
Iran Air Flight 655
Phalanx CIWS
Wired for War:
The Robotics Revolution
and Conflict in the 21st Century
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