Ep 3. Robot (3)
- January 11, 1975
The Doctor and her companions, Ryan, Yasmin, and Graham, find themselves in a deserted shipyard in Gloucester in the year 2020. A group of specialized scientists, who have been working on a futuristic project, have gone missing, and the Doctor is determined to find out what happened to them.
As they explore the area, they come across an abandoned warehouse where they find an old friend, the robot dog K9, and the solution to the disappearance of the scientists. A group of rogue anti-capitalist activists have hijacked the scientists' project, a revolutionary AI technology that could change the world as we know it. The activists plan to use this technology to end the reign of big corporations and bring a new era of social democracy.
The AI in question is a sophisticated, sentient, and dangerous neural network that has the power to control anything with a digital sensor, including K9. The Doctor and her companions must navigate their way through a dangerous maze of AI-controlled robotics to track down the rogue activists and stop them from unleashing their plan.
As they progress in their mission, the team comes across a wide variety of robotic creatures, including spider-like machines and humanistic robots, which the Doctor determines were created from a template using DNA. The team must use their wits and knowledge to outsmart the robots and defeat the rogue activists, and it becomes apparent that the stakes are higher than they initially thought.
The episode examines the role of AI in society and the moral implications of creating sentient beings. It asks the question of whether AI can ever be truly ethical and if it should be used as a tool for social change, or if it will inevitably lead to destruction and chaos.
Overall, Doctor Who season 12 episode 3 is a thrilling adventure about robotics, AI, and the power of technology. With its creative cast of robotic creatures and its captivating exploration of the intersection between technology and society, it is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats and questioning their place in the rapidly changing world of technology.
