What problems would arise for the human species making itself into robots
In modern day society, few or many people have been fascinated with integrating robotic parts to their bodies. But sometimes that idea is taken to the next step, in which people want to have their entire bodies become robotic in nature.
So let's say that humanity is capable of doing that. Normal people would have robotic brains, limbs, and other parts, and are somewhat connected to the internet. However, humanity isn't advanced enough to make limitless energy (essentially where we stand in energy production terms).
What are a few problems or disadvantages that would arise from humans turning themselves into robots?
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OK. So. Here's the assumptions I'm making with this answer:
- Humanity has figured out how to transfer their minds into robot minds
- These (base) robot bodies are on par with human bodies, in terms of dexterity, strength, etc.
- Parts can be replaced and repaired. All of them. If we can upload to one brain, we can transfer that brain to another brain, etc.
The biggest problem that I forsee is population. That is, once your population is made out of robots, it no longer expands. It can only shrink. Regardless of how tough the robot body is, things happen and bodies are broken. Occasionally, that will be the "Mind" portion. But, as there's no biological humans left, you can't have babies and can't add to the human population.
Now, you can add to the population with AI, but AI by definition aren't going to be humans. Your population of humans will dwindle, getting smaller and smaller. Similarly, as mentioned in @Adam Reynolds' answer, you might be able to replicate human "digital" brains, but... Are they human?
There's also the issue of religion. Many religions have the concept of a soul - Is the person's soul linked to their body? Do they "Die" when their brain is uploaded, or by uploading are they foregoing the potential afterlife? Do AIs, or copied human brains, have souls, and how does the religions treat them? Religion is a huge can of worms for a society that is in the process of uploading, but I'd imagine if everyone has already uploaded then that problem has largely been "solved" or isn't really thought about by people anymore.
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