Ep 3. Robosapien
- TV-14
- August 7, 2013
- 43 min
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7.6 (24)
Joe Rogan is back at it again with another episode of Joe Rogan Questions Everything. In this episode, titled Robosapien, Joe delves into the world of robotics and artificial intelligence.
The episode starts off with Joe visiting a robotics lab where he meets Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro, who has created a lifelike robot in his own image. Joe is blown away by the realism of the robot's movements and speech, and he questions Dr. Ishiguro on the ethics of creating robots that are so human-like.
From there, Joe meets with various experts in the field of robotics and AI, including a professor who is developing a robot with the ability to read emotions, and a scientist who is incorporating nanobots into robot construction.
Along the way, Joe also looks into the history of robotics and AI, discussing the origins of the field and the advancements that have been made. He also explores the potential dangers of creating robots with such advanced capabilities, including the possibility of robots becoming uncontrollable or even turning on their human creators.
Throughout the episode, Joe approaches the subject matter with his signature skepticism and willingness to question everything. He asks hard-hitting questions and grapples with the ethical implications of robotics and AI.
In the end, Joe's journey into the world of robotics and AI leaves him with a newfound appreciation for the technological advancements that have been made, but also a healthy sense of caution about where the technology could lead us. Robosapien is a thought-provoking episode that invites viewers to question what it means to be human in an increasingly technological world.