Vanguard Estates: Can Robots Really Help the Aging?

Flash Forward

Nov 21, 202236:22Religion & Spirituality

In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the real science, policy, economics, law and ethics that inspired the events of Vanguard Estates. Today: can robots really help the aging? What are the pros and cons of thes...

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