Tag: robots

  • Viodi View – 10/18/13

    Viodi View – 10/18/13

    Is Time to Virtualize Washington D.C.? Telework Might Be the Answer With all the acrimony in Washington D.C., there must be a better way to move things forward, particularly with the economy. The above interview with Cliff Albertson of Badger Communications is reminiscent of that political phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid.”He explains that the MTA and its…

  • Robot Morality: Can a Machine Have a Conscience? Can It Be On a Higher Moral Ground than Humans?

    Robot Morality: Can a Machine Have a Conscience? Can It Be On a Higher Moral Ground than Humans?

    The SCU Markkula Center for Applied Ethics was fortunate to have Professor George Lucas – Naval Postgraduate School-Monterey, California- address this topic on September 30, 2013.  The event was co-sponsored by the Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley section. Professor Lucas emphasis was on how robot morality pertains to the U.S. military’s increasing reliance on robots, drones and unmanned…

  • Viodi View – 04/04/12

    Viodi View – 04/04/12

    Is there a recipe for creating a viral video? This question is often pondered at digital media conferences and responses typically suggest viral video success stems from ingredients that include authenticity, quality of production, timing, the message and entertainment value. These elements are critical, but what might be the most important element is out of…