P.W. Singer: Military robots and the future of war

http://www.ted.com In this powerful talk, P.W. Singer shows how the widespread use of robots in war is changing the realities of combat. He shows us scenarios straight out of science fiction -- that now may not be so fictitious.

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[knowthingman]

the most important application of this tech is that it will enable ever fewer people to control ever greater populations. those interests with the most $ will have more power than those with more votes.

any tech that impacts the ability to wage war also has impacts on economy, culture, and of course, politics.

[TheDailyDoom]

Let's spend a few more BILLION daily on war!! Yeah! Great Idea! Let's kill people for profit! Yeah! It's the AMerican way!!! Yeah!!

[rouncole1]

And to think that this is three years old....

[sandralozes]

@tantzer You are correct, and I am in agreement with you. Let me rephrase. I am a pacifist. I do not believe in war, and I do realize that most war is waged using propaganda to gain the support of the people...I realize that terrorism is not unique to other nations, that many wars and conflicts/coups/government overthrows are done covertly, and the US is very good at this form of politicking. I am not condoning any of it. Innocent lives lost in war, no matter nationality is tragic.

[OttoLund]

Thanks

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[DOCCAREY]

The Army's Robotics Rodeo is open to everyone! No cost! May 14 - 17 at Fort Benning, GA... The idea of Robots being used instead of humans really appeals to me. Especially Robots that can operate simply by an onboard computer program verses radio controlled Robots :) Providing sniper fire, launching missles and grenades, clearing those Taliban caves and controlling "friendly" Afghan crowds is really appealing :)

[lazyorc]

lol war porn. I get off watching taliban die to metallica

[MrManboobie]

The future of war will be online with ps3.

[MrManboobie]

Bobby!!! Stop playing MW3...The Pentagon is on the phone!!!

[SuperMonkeyballzz]

A zune?! Really?! lol!

[leconfidant]

I love the way he talks about 'good guys' and 'bad guys', as if it's obvious that the US are the good guys. Tell that to the inmates of Guantanamo and Abu Grahib.