The Neuroscience of Murderbot's Cyborg Brain
Briefly

The new Apple TV+ show "Murderbot" revolves around its titular character, a construct that has hacked its control module, allowing it to enjoy freedom rather than violence. Based on Martha Wells' "The Murderbot Diaries," the character is an intriguing mix of cloned human tissue and robot mechanisms. While struggling to understand human emotions, it often behaves like a human by watching soap operas. The creators leave scientific explanations vague, permitting viewers to explore their own interpretations of the blend between human and robot cognitive elements.
The show, based on a book series, features a construct—part human, part robot—that enjoys watching soap operas instead of fulfilling its violent programming.
Wells keeps the science behind Murderbot's integration vague, allowing viewers to explore the blend of human emotions with robotic elements in their own way.
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