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Work ID: 98-46-v01
Title:
"The 'I am a robot' ID"
Digital painting by Bo Lessing, 2272
Work ID: 98-46
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No. of versions: 03
Size: 48.2 Megapixel
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Most of the time humans don't want to be aware or made aware that the "person" they are interacting with is a robot. As one tends to forget that a dog is a dog and not a human one forgets that a robot is a robot. To enjoy the company of robots one should allow the natural tendency of humans to discriminate robots from humans.
In most countries the laws don't insist for a robot to proactively stick out as such. No visible labels are required. The "number plate" for robots, though for some decades not uncommon in certain countries, becomes a thing of the past finally. Among most humans it's considered to be a sign of lacking sophistication to show off a robot as a robot.
On the other hand one might definitely want to be informed of whether or not the "person" one is talking to is a machine. But how?
Firstly, the robot has to truthfully answer when asked: "Are you a robot?"
Secondly every robot is obliged to constantly send a close range transponder signal which of course can't be directly trace to the owner by any civilian.
Work ID: 98-46-v01
Explanation of text elements:
1 - "I'm a robot"
2 - "No (visible) stigma = no breach of illusion"
3 - "No model for the principle of discrimination"
4 - "But you don't want to have the illusion spoilt - most of the time"
5- "Invisible transponder signal"
6 - "Humans may receive it - or ignore it."
7 - "ID Ear ring = discrimination = Korea only"
8 - "Mouth / spoken ID = when asked obliged to answer 'I'm a robot'"
9 - "ID collar = legal in U.K. Not popular with female robot owners."
10 - "Wireless ID = inside of head or anywhere else."
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Work ID: 98-46-v02
By painting the text smaller, Lessing reveals more of the face.
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Work ID: 98-46-v03
By selecting a color spectrum for the text that's closer to skin tones the artist emphasizes the discretion of the identification call.
Work ID: 98-46-v01
This is how a large print looks on a wall.
Work ID: 98-46-v03
This is how a large print looks on a wall.
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