Relationships and Robotics

After Work, We’ll Have Each Other

Clara Collier | Asterisk | 2nd September 2026

In a society where people no longer need to work, they will — once again — be defined by their participation in the social world. This may not be desirable. “The modern labour market has dissolved the bonds of tradition, family and clan. In the modern world, relationships matter less. And because they matter less, we can do much more inside them. They are freer. They have room to breathe” (5,500 words)

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14 Reasons Robotics Is Hard

Steve Newman | Second Thoughts | 2nd September 2026

At present, robots are nowhere near replacing humans. They cannot replicate the dexterity and coordination of the human hand. They are not yet able to break down a task, say engine repair, to individual, related steps. Computer vision has made great strides but the ability to pick out an object from a crowded space remains distant. Robots do poorly on weight, mobility, safety, speed and endurance (3,200 words)