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1. A robot may not harm a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence, as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

I wonder if humans should have the same kind of laws...

1. A human may not harm a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A human must obey the orders given to it by its creator (God), except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A human must protect its own existence, as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

Actually, humans do have their own laws, its called the Ten Commandments. Unfortunately, its not embedded in our brains. If robots could not function without their robotic laws, what about humans?

1. Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your strength and with all your soul.
2. Love your neighbour as you love yourself.

The 3 Laws of Humanity however when applied to humans brings up a lot of questions. Can God ask us to harm other human beings? It seems the 2nd law has a higher precedence than the 1st.

But then again, Isaac Asimov is writing a set of ethical laws. And where did he get these laws from? He got it from a certain truth that was set into his heart by a higher power. We cannot murder. But at times we need to punish and execute.

In other cases, we see in human society that the laws are ignored when "defending God's honour". Killing or beheading other humans for the sake of a Jihad. Does an almighty powerful God really need defending? Or is it the persons belief system?

Lots of philosophical questions to think about...