Machines of Loving Grace

As robots become more integrated into modern society, journalist John Markoff seeks answers to one of our generation's most pressing questions: will these machines assist us or replace us? In only the last decade, Google has introduced us to self-driving vehicles, Apple has released a personal assistant that we can carry in our pockets, and the Internet of Things has connected the tiny tasks of daily life to the far reaches of the internet. There is no doubt that robots have become a vital part of civilization: inexpensive sensors and strong processors will assure this in years to come.