Fighting Machines: Autonomous Weapons and Human Dignity (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights)
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Book Synopsis: Lethal autonomous weapons are weapon systems that can select and destroy targets without intervention by a human operator. Fighting Machines explores the relationship between lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS), the concept of human dignity, and international law. Much of this analysis speaks to three fundamental and related problems: When a LAWS takes a human life, is that killing a violation of human dignity? Can states and non-state actors use LAWS in accordance with international law? And are there certain responsibilities of human decision-making during wartime that we should not delegate to machines?
In the book, Dan Saxon argues that the use of LAWS to take human life constitutes a violation of human dignity. Rather than concentrating on the victims of the use of lethal force, Saxon instead focuses on the technology and relevant legal principles and rules to advance several propositions. First, as LAWS operate at increasingly greater speeds, their use will undermine the opportunities for, and the value of, human reasoning and judgment. Second, by transferring responsibility for reasoning and judgment about the use of lethal force to computer software, the use of LAWS violates the dignity of the soldiers, commanders, and law enforcement officers who historically have made such decisions, and, therefore, breaches international law. Third, weapon designs that facilitate teamwork between humans and autonomous systems are necessary to ensure that humans and LAWS can operate interdependently so that individuals can fulfil their obligations under international law―including the preservation of their own dignity―and ensure that human reasoning and judgment are available for cognitive functions better suited to humans than machines.
Fighting Machines speaks to the fields of international humanitarian law, human rights, criminal law, and legal philosophy. It will also be of interest to non-lawyers, especially military officers, government policy makers, political scientists, and international relations scholars, as well as roboticists and ethicists.
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Are you fascinated by the future of warfare? Dive into the gripping world of lethal autonomous weapons with the book Fighting Machines: Autonomous Weapons and Human Dignity. This thought-provoking read, part of the Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights series, explores the complex relationship between autonomous weapons, human dignity, and international law.
In this groundbreaking analysis, author Dan Saxon takes a deep dive into the pressing questions surrounding lethal autonomous weapons. Can the use of these weapons violate human dignity? Are states and non-state actors abiding by international law when employing autonomous weapons? Should we delegate decision-making in warfare to machines? Saxon argues convincingly that the use of autonomous weapons to take human life indeed infringes upon human dignity, shedding light on the technological advancements and legal principles that support his propositions.
One of Saxon's key arguments is that the increasing speed at which autonomous weapons operate diminishes the value of human reasoning and judgment. By transferring the responsibility of decisions regarding lethal force to computer software, these weapons not only violate the dignity of soldiers, commanders, and law enforcement officers but also breach international law. Saxon stresses the importance of weapon designs that foster collaboration between humans and autonomous systems, ensuring that individuals can fulfill their obligations under international law and preserve their own dignity while still relying on their unique cognitive abilities.
This captivating book doesn't just cater to legal enthusiasts. It offers valuable insights to military officers, government policy makers, political scientists, international relations scholars, and even roboticists and ethicists. Whether you're passionate about international humanitarian law, human rights, criminal law, or legal philosophy, Fighting Machines promises to engage and challenge your understanding.
Are you ready to dive into the thought-provoking world of autonomous weapons and human dignity? Order your copy of Fighting Machines: Autonomous Weapons and Human Dignity now and embark on a journey that will reshape your perspective on warfare and ethics.
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