The term "robot" was initially introduced in Karel Capek's Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti, denoting "forced labor" and establishing a conceptual link between robots and slavery, leading to a philosophical inquiry into whether machines can experience a form of slavery.
Slavery's definition is rooted in the ownership between individuals, and while often perceived in absolute terms, there exist degrees of ownership and autonomy, similar to governance.
An essential differentiation arises in distinguishing between unpaid labor and the compensated scenarios of slavery, as seen in cases like the Janissaries, where payment complicates the traditional views of enslaved labor.
The construction of power dynamics around slavery can be nuanced, exemplified by slave soldiers like Mamluks, who, despite being considered property, could have elevated status and power over others.
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