And what do children do? They replace their parents. Is it possible that robots will enter the fray of evolution and only time will tell if they are more fit for survival.
This is the debate that needs to take place. How do we restore trust? Checks and balances are meant to prevent abuse of power, but they have been removed from the equation. Oversight by the judicial branch has been perverted with "top-secret" courts and the ability of the legislative branch to correct the abuse has been scuttled by the lack of transparency.