In a not-too-distant future, mankind may decide to confer upon robots the rights of an average man. This decision will be based on their possession of moral personhood, culminating from virtues of rationality, intelligence, reasoning, autonomy, consciousness, awareness, and sentience. … Read More
Just imagine that with one click, your most intimate secrets, financial information, and even your digital identity become the signature across the globe. That is some rather chilly news, isn’t it? True to that, that is our reality. In 2023, … Read More
Originally conceived as a tool for sharing information, the Internet has become a global phenomenon. It has profoundly reshaped our world and how we live our daily lives. From connecting people across continents to transforming business practices, the Internet’s impact … Read More
The first part of this article explored the definition of person, legal jurisprudence on this issue, and possibilities for recognising autonomous systems as legal persons. The second part explores potential challenges in recognising personhood for autonomous systems. The proposal for … Read More
Amid our digital era, where silicon and soul converge, and algorithms permeate our daily lives with an uncanny resemblance of intelligence, a compelling question arises: Can we confer personhood upon our silicon companions? Imagine a world where you arrange a coffee … Read More
By the end of last year, more than 5 billion people across the globe used the Internet. The fact that the world’s total population is slightly over 8 billion makes this statistic all the more staggering. When something affects us … Read More