Wired for war : the robotics revolution and conflict in the twenty-first century

摘要: We are just beginning to see a massive shift in military technology that threatens make the stuff of "I, Robot" and "Terminator" all too real. More than seven thousand robotic systems now Iraq. Pilots Nevada remotely killing terrorists Afghanistan. Scientists debating how smart - lethal their current prototypes. And many most renowned science fiction authors secretly consulting for Pentagon on next generation. Blending historic evidence with interviews from field, Singer vividly shows as these technologies multiply, they will have profound effects front lines well politics back home. Moving humans off battlefield makes wars easier start, but more complex fight. Replacing men machines may save some lives, lower morale psychological barriers killing. The 'warrior ethos', which has long defined soldiers' identity, erode, laws war governed conflict generations. While his analysis is unnerving, there's an irresistible gee-whiz quality innovations uncovers. "Wired War" travels Iraq robots combat latter-day 'skunk works' America's suburbia, where tomorrow's quietly being designed. In Singer's hands, future fascinating it frightening.