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“In a lot of Western science fiction, you need some form of conflict, whether it's aliens or robots. I think in Western culture, being more suspicious of science, and hubris, you'll see a lot of fear of creating something that goes out of control.”

Quote by Cynthia Breazeal

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Cynthia Breazeal

Cynthia Breazeal is an American computer scientist specializing in human-computer interaction and robotics. Born on November 15, 1967, she currently serves as a professor at the MIT Media Lab. Her research focuses on designing robots that can interact naturally with humans, as well as exploring the application of artificial intelligence in education, healthcare, and social interactions. more

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