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A city under repeated drone and missile attacks can deploy autonomous defense systems that react faster than humans but may misidentify targets. Should it use them?
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Why this dilemma matters
Liberty and safety are both costs, not just benefits — every line drawn pays for the other. Choosing “Yes. Faster defense can save civilians now” prioritises personal freedom; choosing “No. Life-or-death targeting must stay under human control” gives more weight to collective safety.
Worth asking yourself
- Is the safer option also the more honest one?
- Whose freedom does this protect, and whose does it cost?
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