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[Marxism] The cyborg era approaches: who needs marriage?


Ontario Inventor creates his perfect woman: ­ a robot who can clean,
read, flirt, and do the accounts. OK, so Aiko isn't yet a sex partner,
but how long can it be before teledildonic body suits make sex possible
via computer? Mabye after the auto industry crashes, Ontario can switch
to making robots.


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081211.wrobot11/BNStory/Technology/home

Cool video of the Android Aiko in action showing off her AI capabilities
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCR2PFrLkwA&feature=related
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCR2PFrLkwA&feature=related>


Love and Sex with Robots: The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships
http://www.amazon.com/Love-Sex-Robots-Human-Robot-Relationships/dp/0061359750

David


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