Quote by Daniel H. Wilson

Robots are interesting because they exist as a real technology that you can really study - you can get a degree in robotics - and they also have all this pop-culture real estate that they take up in people's minds.

Robots are interesting because they exist as a real technolo

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This quote highlights the captivating and multifaceted nature of robots. It emphasizes that robots transcend being just a real-world technological phenomenon, as they also occupy a significant space in popular culture. While they can be studied academically and even pursued as a field of study, they simultaneously capture people's imagination and elicit fascination. The quote suggests that robots hold a unique position, straddling the realms of tangible technology and fantastical concepts, making them both intellectually stimulating and culturally significant.

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