Josh Gellers
Mar 25, 2022

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This is a very simplistic view that completely ignores recent developments in the areas of animal rights and the rights of nature, not to mention rights theory. Even in the United States, there are at least 12 jurisdictions that have promulgated pedestrian rights for delivery robots operating on sidewalks. This is not science fiction; these are rights that exist on the books right now. You should consider familiarizing yourself with both the literature and jurisprudence on personhood and rights for non-humans. It’s a lot more complex than you allege. FWIW, my book, which deals with these issues in a linear fashion, is available for free via open access from the publisher. It can be downloaded here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9780429288159/rights-robots-joshua-gellers

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Josh Gellers
Josh Gellers

Written by Josh Gellers

I’m an associate professor of political science, Fulbright scholar, and author. Follow me @JoshGellers or visit my website www.joshgellers.com.

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