In the Star Wars universe Lucas depicts droids serving drinks and performing menial tasks like slaves that long ago should have been automat

Are droids sentient?

Well, yes. Good point. 

I also think we as a species love service and being waited on.  Those whom are forced to serve have been programmed in the most convenient package called a metal, long-lasting robot.   Not, I will hazard to guess, because mankind  cared a fig about dignity of man, or any of it; but rather, because it was the most efficient way to have constant servitude on-hand to service any whim man desired.   Robots are much less expensive, just by the fact you don't have to replace them nearly as often.  You have to feed a slave, etc.  Not so a robot.  They need maintenance like a car needs to be serviced, probably.

This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at July 2, 2017 1:38 AM MDT