When i was a child, i was inspired by sci-fi depictions of human and cyborg hybrids. I wanted to resolve a common problem in the world - crime. I researched what science had to say on cyborgs. I found the singularity, a hypothetical era in which A.I machines will be fully independent of humans. No longer will they depend on human programming to thrive.I wanted to design a race of cybernetic "police" or supersoldiers. I already had some ideas inside my head by studying the human body. I imagined the sounds they'd make and their mechanical movement. I thought about their energy source and their exterior design. They would look something like the above picture but much more frightening and chillingly inhumane. Why? Because i wanted criminals to fear them. In other countries like Singapore, fear works very well in keeping crime rates low. I thought of precautions to take for every weapon, fighting strategy, and so forth. When sending out my cyborgs, i didn't want them to kill criminals. The goal was to inflict enough excruciating pain until the criminals are reformed. If they don't fear human cops then they will fear cybernetic machines. These cyborgs would be rather mysterious to both civilians and criminals. I would also ensure they'd engage in psychological warfare when pursuing those who break the law.
What changed? I thought of the disastrous consequences that could occur should the singularity take place. Once A.I break away from human control, there's no stopping them from what they deem is "necessary." Worse, governments and other criminal organizations would use this advanced technology for corrupt purposes. It was also unethical. I didn't want to create a world run by fear and a lack of compassion.
Ultimately, i felt humanity could create a force nothing could stop. I am convinced that the human race should not have too much power over any global problem. The technological singularity would encourage a degradation of what makes us human. Other scientists such as Stephen Hawkings agree with me. My only hope is that scientists would consider the possible consequences and not be drawn into too much ambition.


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