Katherine Mangu-Ward's 'The Robot Revolution Is Here'

Arguments have gone on regarding the progress of artificial intelligence and questions of whether robots will replace humans in everyday tasks commonly known as the robot revolution. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how the world thinks and works. Editor, Katherine Mangu-Ward, in her article, “The Robot Revolution Is Here”, elucidates that robots are already prevalent in society and are thriving well. At the time of this article, however, the interest of robots in the workplace was simply just beginning to peak. Although Mangu-Ward’s entire career has not revolved around technology, she is still a successful editor and author on this related subject matter. She is currently the managing editor of Reason on which this article was

Towards the end of the article, outlines that artificial intelligence, which by now ideally should be an issue of importance to the reader, can cause both a social and economic change. Although there are a few concerns from Musk, he states "The potential benefits are huge, since everything that civilization has to offer is a product of human intelligence”(1). By quoting the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, Katherine Mangu-Ward draws an appeal to logos. The author also build his character here by quoting a renowned expert, one whose company recently successfully implemented self-automated cars on the road. By referring to the specialist’s opinion, the author acknowledges her need for additional insight. In order to establish a relationship and persuade the audience, Mangu-Ward begins strengthening her perceived moral character by alternating between the two opposing points-of-view; effectively proving that she is fair-minded. Her effort to impartially explain the reasoning behind the artificial intelligence argument creates a feeling of positive attitude between Mangu-Ward and the audience. She further establishes her ethos through portraying her expertise into the international issue regarding robots. With an effort to include the international community, the author explains how artificial intelligence is not only just relevant here, but also an international topic of debate. She touches upon how a restaurant group in Singapore signed a deal to “bring flying Infinium-Serve robot waiters to their five locations in the labor-crunched country. The robots would deliver food and drink--acting as propellered busboys”(1).