This famous billionaire introduced Tesla Optimus.
Who is Elon Musk?
An entity deserving of our moral consideration
What is a “person”?
Optimus is able to replace human labor in many industries.
How will Optimus play a major role in economic productivity?
Unlike humans, Tesla Optimus lacks this essential feature that allows for emotional and subjective experiences.
What is consciousness?
This is the year Tesla first introduced the Optimus robot.
What is 2021?
The capacity for genuine and original self-expression that is not entirely dictated by external programming or conditioning.
What is authenticity?
Optimus is designed to perform highly complex tasks that require specific qualities.
What is dexterity, precision, and adaptability?
Optimus cannot be held accountable for its actions because it lacks this trait.
What is moral responsibility?
Tesla Optimus is designed primarily to perform this type of task.
What are manufacturing and general assistance tasks?
Traits must be present for an entity to be considered a person. If even one is missing, personhood is denied.
What are Necessary conditions?
What is the reason Tesla Optimus is not considered truly conscious?
Optimus processes information but lacks subjective awareness.