[abeppu]

... even if the tech materializes, is Westworld the thing you want to reference if you're arguing that AI replacing humans is a good thing? I think all incarnations of that book/film/show involve robots that (a) don't work as intended and (b) kill people (c) make humans behave badly.

[verdverm]

I'm using the lifelikeness aspect of Westworld (or whichever scifi you prefer), more than the mental drives of the AI

Sex bots are around the corner and driving the progress.

I'd be happy with a Star Wars droid for a doctor if it meant it cost less and I didn't spend more time waiting than being helped