Killer Robots

If you haven't already, look up Patrick Lin.. ex-Navy, now a philosopher focused on the ethics of robotics systems from LARS to elder care robots, autonomous car trolley problem etc.

Of course Derrida is right. Dualisms are oversimplifications. They have a tendency tend to loop back in on themselves endlessly, with no escape, which is why dialectic regarded by some as such a giant leap forward.

Dualistic thinking is not necessarily good or evil (har har) in itself.. there are mystical traditions that rely a lot on dualistic ideation and can be very healthy and have a positive impact. Should the kind-hearted mystic be cautious about the dualism in their thinking because it is an oversimplification, despite the productive benefits of their thinking? (Only if they are doing philosophy.)

You could even say that war itself, to get back on topic, despite being a creative force, is the ultimate expression of oversimplified dichotomy limitations.

Well that's a comforting thought. Although both human and AI sound like hindrances.. just release the cyber kraken and be done. :D

Agree completely. War is overall, a massive waste of energy and resources. I wasn't endorsing the position (which is a favourite among militarists and their lackeys), just noting that it reminded me of Heraclitus' pronouncement. The position has some value as a counterpoint to the universal statement that 'war/violence is always bad' but it is a mild counterpoint. More persuasive arguments in favor of military/violent action are found in struggles for 'freedom' around the world.

Not sure it still applies, but last time I checked, private military contractors are allowed to use experimental weapons that regular US military cannot (for legal reasons). An example I was given was related to a 'technological advancement' in bullet design that causes extra harm to person and property. Blackwater (I believe, may have been another firm) were using them in Iraq with devastating effect. This is more typical of the type of technological advancement made by militarists.. and the US government can't openly endorse it. Strange world.