I have a love/hate relationship with Battlebots that I am still trying to work out in my head. Website
The Angel on my shoulder says…
On the one hand I tend to think that it’s important that we only build robots for peaceful purposes.
But then the Devil on my shoulder says…
Yes, but these robots, like any others, are an extension of ourselves and what we do so we should do what we do.
Angel
And that is exactly why Battlebots are a problem because they show the violent side of us, not the productive side.
Devil
It’s cathartic and healthy if you really think about it. This is better than boxing. People don’t get hurt and some of the fights are amazing.
Angel
But this is our industry, these are the things that we love, they should be icons of the will to overcome challenges and show our ingenuity.
Devil
Sorry, but there are some really ingenious battlebots.
Angel
True, but still…
Devil
And if we ever get the chance to build one…!
Angel
Oh, we totally will.
Okay, Brandon, time to stop with the writing and start with the bot building.
