Leslie Mabry
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Leslie Mabry’s research explores the intersection of rhetoric, technology, and consumer culture, with a particular focus on how language and marketing shape public perceptions of emerging technologies. In their master’s thesis, “The Rhetoric of Social Robots: How Consumerism is Shaping Perceptions of Robotic Ontology” (2016), Mabry examines how commercial narratives influence our understanding of what social robots are and what they could become. By analyzing the persuasive strategies used in consumer discourse, Mabry reveals how these rhetorical frames blur the lines between tool, companion, and autonomous being, ultimately shaping societal expectations and ethical considerations around robotic ontology. Though early in their career, this work has already garnered attention (4 citations), laying a foundation for future contributions to critical technology studies. Mabry’s scholarship offers a timely critique of how consumerism not only markets robots but also constructs their very essence, urging researchers and students alike to question the stories we tell about intelligent machines.
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