{"title":"Kathleen Richardson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Kathleen Richardson collection, where the intriguing intersection of technology, society, and human interaction takes centre stage. Kathleen Richardson is a renowned author and academic who delves into the ethical dimensions and social implications of emerging technologies, particularly in the realm of robotics and artificial intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her noteworthy contributions, \u003cem\u003eSex Robots\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the fascinating yet complex world of robotic companions and their societal impact. Through her insightful analysis, Richardson challenges readers to consider the deeper questions surrounding human relationships, consent, and the role of technology in our intimate lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer work is an essential read for those interested in the Engineering \u0026amp; Technology sectors, offering thoughtful perspectives that blend social commentary with technological exploration. Kathleen Richardson's books provide valuable insights for both experts and enthusiasts eager to understand how futuristic innovations are reshaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sex-robots-by-richardson-9781509530298","title":"Sex Robots","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are more ways of connecting and communicating via technology than ever before. Yet loneliness is on the rise as we begin to experience an 'attachment crisis' in forming and maintaining intimate relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter sex robots. Built from the bodies of sex dolls, they are created to help humans – particularly men – cope with our inability to connect. In this bold and trenchant critique, Kathleen Richardson explores important questions surrounding this emerging technology. What does the rise of sex robots tell us about the way that women and girls are imagined? To what extent are porn, prostitution, and child sexual exploitation driving the attachment crisis?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author argues that sex robots are produced within a framework of 'property relations' – in which egocentric Man (and his disconnection from Woman) shapes the building of robots and AI. Can this tide of destruction and disconnection be turned, and what would a revolution for the love of humanity look like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting a passionate case for the abolition of practices that cast women as property, \u003ci\u003eSex Robots: The End of Love\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for students and scholars of robot ethics, anthropology, gender studies, philosophy of technology, sociology, and related fields, as well as anyone concerned for the future of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871482925292,"sku":"9781509530298","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12325233482725.jpg?v=1759882141"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kathleen-richardson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}