This episode make me think very deeply about where the line between man and machine exists. In this episode, a man finds himself in love with a machine who looks and acts just like a human. Eventually, she ends up getting shot, and her wires are exposed. It's no secret that she isn't human, but she has emotions, thoughts, and desires, so what does it matter if she doesn't have human parts? Just because someone is not human, does not mean their thoughts are not important and valid. In my mind, it can be compared to animals and their emotions. Just because animals are not human does not mean they do not feel anything, They do, and so does the robot, Alicia. In some robotic situations, the robot does not have feelings. They are only made to serve mankind, like our computers and smartphones. These objects do not have any feelings and are not aware of their existence. However, in some cases, robots do have feelings and are aware of their existence. In such cases, they should be treated as equals. Even if they have evil thoughts, those are thoughts they are possessing and experiencing. As awful as it is to say, everything capable of feeling deserves to experience their emotions -- even if they are evil.
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