Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots
Presenters Professor Danielle George MBE, an electronics engineer, and Dr. Ben Garrod, an evolutionary biologist, explore the potential future of machines in our lives. They question whether robots will enhance human progress or pose a threat to humanity. Through access to top robot creators, they trace the evolution of robots from their pioneering predecessors to the most advanced models, investigating the possibility of robots developing consciousness and its implications.
Presenters Professor Danielle George MBE, an electronics engineer, and Dr. Ben Garrod, an evolutionary biologist, explore the potential future of machines in our lives. They question whether robots will enhance human progress or pose a threat to humanity. Through access to top robot creators, they trace the evolution of robots from their pioneering predecessors to the most advanced models, investigating the possibility of robots developing consciousness and its implications.
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