TED: And for my next trick, a robot | Marco Tempest

The video explores the history and evolution of robots, starting with Victorian mechanical marvels and leading to modern robots like Eddie. It discusses the challenges of human-robot interaction, emphasizing the unpredictability of humans and the need for trust. The video also highlights the use of magic and illusion to create a sense of trust in robots, referencing Alan Turing's ideas on artificial intelligence. Ethical considerations and anthropomorphism in robotics are also discussed, with a nod to Isaac Asimov's rules for robots.

What fears do humans have regarding the development of robots that resemble them?

What are the implications of robots being unable to read human intentions?

Discuss the relationship between magic and technology as presented in the text.