Robot Anthropomorphism Debate

Comments debate whether humans should treat robots with kindness, anthropomorphize them as having feelings, or view them strictly as machines without emotions or self-awareness.

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Sample Comments

callalex Jul 14, 2020 View on HN

Not everyone is ok with treating a fellow human like a robot.

randomfrogs Mar 3, 2025 View on HN

Don't anthropomorphize robots. They hate that.

caiw Jan 10, 2018 View on HN

It's a robot; what does "human kindness" have to do with this?

NaomiLehman Nov 4, 2025 View on HN

humans don't care what is happening to humans next door. do you think they will care about robots/software?

pofjer May 25, 2021 View on HN

Seems like they are afraid of robots.

zoowar Aug 9, 2011 View on HN

I'm more worried about robots than apes.

rhn_mk1 Jun 21, 2023 View on HN

The robot says it's not a robot. I'd say it's lacking self awareness.

bilsbie Oct 22, 2024 View on HN

Absolutely! This reminds me of the humanoid robots vs specialized machines debate.

pg_bot Jul 24, 2022 View on HN

lol yes that robot shouldn't be that close to that human.

bayindirh Jul 31, 2025 View on HN

Does its feelings got hurt when it's called a robot?