Fear of AI and Technology Started Centuries Ago

People fear rogue robots like the Terminator (from the 1984 movie) will take over the earth and humankind if we allow technology to continue to advance. This fear has been around for a very long time, much longer than ChatGPT and robot waiters.

Long ago, there were tales of golems, a black box of evil, and a self-driving boat. Point is, the theme of creating technology that rebels has been around for a very long time.

Some myths and tales:

  • Pandora’s box: Pandora, an artificial life form, releases misery onto mankind
  • Golem of Prague: a golem that is like a robot that serves its master but later rebels and brings destruction
  • Odyssey: Odysseus gets home using a self-driving boat 

For the full article on how our fears of artificial intelligence started more than a millennia ago, check out more examples of rebellious innovations.

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19 responses to “Fear of AI and Technology Started Centuries Ago”

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  3. Belladonna Avatar

    I’m in the process of trying to figure all this out!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      I’m always trying to figure out technology.

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  4. Vivek Baikar Avatar
    Vivek Baikar

    But in some terms AI is useful but still it’s half half pie..

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      AI is still under development.

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  5. Pooja G Avatar

    Yeah, I think the fear of technology or any sort of invention has always been around. Even saying things like the world is not flat could have gotten you killed at one point in history. But I think with AI (like all technology) has its pros and cons.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Yes, we’ve come some distance from the days when people thought the world was flat. Thanks for reading!

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      1. Pooja G Avatar

        My pleasure!

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  6. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar

    AI is indeed old
    It’s just getting more intention and developed

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Yes. Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend!

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      1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar

        😊☺️

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  7. equipsblog Avatar

    Interesting background, Vanya.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Wishing you a great day!

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  8. Kimie Avatar

    This is an area I need to learn more about! Thanks for sharing 🀍

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks! I hadn’t known that artificial life forms went back that far either.

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