Posthuman Blues

Where does the dildo end and the robotic fuck-buddy begin?

Humans like to fuck. It's a fact few of us can ignore, and even fewer of us would like to change. But, as with most activities we undertake with vigor, automation, mass production and media manipulation have turned sex into the commodity of cultures.

Realistic robot sex dolls interest me because, in a future that increasingly defies accurate description, they're one thing I think we can virtually count on. It's a manner of when, and how faithfully roboticists will reproduce an actual sexual experience.





Then again, consumers will likely reject mere simulations as soon as they realize sex with robots can be made to surpass sex with fellow humans. Newer, better bots will find their way into our homes. They'll be sexier, but they'll also be smarter.

Eventually we may have a new species on our hands. Let's hope they're friendly.

Update: After posting the above, I ran across this at Boing Boing . . .