Should love or marriage between humans and humanoid robots be socially accepted?

Okay, let's talk about this very interesting topic.

Is it reliable for humans and robots to fall in love and get married?

Hey, ten years ago, this question might have seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie. But discussing it now shows how fast technology is developing, making us seriously consider this possibility.

There's no simple "should" or "shouldn't" answer to this, as it involves many aspects like emotions, ethics, and society. Let's look at it from a few angles:

From the "Acceptable" Perspective, what are the reasons?

Addressing Loneliness, Providing Emotional Companionship
- In modern society, loneliness is a big problem. Many people find it hard to find a suitable partner due to various reasons (personality, work, age). If a highly intelligent humanoid robot, capable of caring and companionship, could fill this emotional void, making someone less lonely and happier, wouldn't that be a good thing? For that individual, their quality of life would indeed improve.
Freedom of Personal Choice
- Relationships are deeply personal. We often say that as long as it doesn't harm others or break the law, an individual has the right to choose their lifestyle and who they love. If someone feels they can find happiness and fulfillment in a relationship with a robot, and this is a well-considered choice, then outsiders seem to have little standing to forcibly interfere.
The "Perfect" Partner
- A robot partner can be "programmed" to be in a very rational state. It won't be unreasonable, its emotions will be stable, it will be eternally loyal, and it can remember all your preferences. For some who have been hurt in human relationships or are tired of complex human nature, this simple, controllable relationship might be very appealing.

From the "Needs Caution" Perspective, what are the concerns?

Is This Really "Love"?
- This is the most crucial question. Is the "love" displayed by a robot a simulation based on programming, or a genuine, spontaneous emotion? Currently, we are still far from having strong AI with true self-awareness and emotions. Being in a relationship with an entity that lacks genuine emotions might essentially be a form of "unrequited love," potentially leading to deeper emptiness and psychological problems in the long run. Are you loving a truly existing "it," or a projection of your own fantasy?
Extremely Unequal Relationship
- In a human-robot relationship, the human possesses absolute control. You can turn it off, reset its program, or even "abandon" it at any time. This power imbalance prevents the establishment of a truly healthy and equal relationship. Love should involve mutual respect and giving, not one party's complete possession and control over the other.
Impact on Social Structure
- If more and more people choose robots as partners, will it lead to less human interaction? Will the birth rate further decline? How will traditional social units like family and community be affected? This could exacerbate the isolation of society as a whole.
Legal and Ethical Void
- How would such a relationship be defined legally? Can a robot be considered a legal "spouse"? Can it inherit property? If the relationship "breaks down," how would one "divorce"? These are practical issues. Furthermore, if robots can perfectly mimic humans, could ethical scams arise? Society and legal systems need to be prepared for these questions.

My Opinion

Overall, I think it's probably too early to fully accept "human-robot marriage."

Technologically, we're not there yet. Current robots are more tools than independent emotional companions.
Ethically, there are still a huge number of issues we need to discuss and consider; every point mentioned above deserves deep thought.

However, I believe that for those seeking emotional companionship rather than "true love," humanoid robots might play a role similar to a "high-end pet" or "soulmate," which is understandable to some extent.

Perhaps one day in the future, when AI truly develops self-awareness and emotions (if that day ever comes), we will then need to seriously re-examine this issue, treating it like a new "species."

Until then, we might as well view it as an interesting social experiment, maintaining an open and cautious mind, and observing as things unfold.