Of course, this psychological-exclusionist tendency has been the basis of many horrible acts of dehumanization over the course of history. However, when used as a lens to view our cybernetic creations - particularly those fashioned in our own image - it is evident that much of the human psyche can be seen in the mirror that these inventions provide. Perhaps it is a desire for a world greater than the one we currently occupy? The jury is still out, but one thing is for certain: robotics will forever change the landscape of human culture and society.