I, Robot

Isaac Asimov wrote I, Robot decades before he ever saw a human travel into space, yet he was already dreaming of robots working alongside us in the cosmos long before SpaceX , Meta or even the first boots on the Moon. His vision revolved around the Three Laws of Robotics, outlining how robots should safely serve humanity and how those laws would actually be formed and implemented.

The Three Laws of Robotics

• The First Law: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
• The Second Law: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
• The Third Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.

Slowly, these words written by a writer a hundred years ago became a blueprint that scientists and engineers strive for in the real world.

Thinking about Asimov’s impact made me ponder how my own thoughts can influence my future actions, and perhaps even the future actions of others. This is precisely why writing is so vital, especially for people working in technology who want to make a difference.

When builders don't write down their philosophy, we end up building technology without a clear ethical framework.