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Philly Professor Fights Robots on Public Sidewalks
2 Nov
Summary
- A retired professor was arrested for blocking delivery robots.
- She protested robots' impact on jobs, safety, and privacy.
- She vowed to continue blocking robots despite the citation.
Carolyn Marvin, a retired communications professor, was arrested in Philadelphia last month after intentionally blocking delivery robots. The 78-year-old received a citation for disorderly conduct during the protest. Marvin had previously impeded delivery machines for several minutes at a time.
Her protests stemmed from concerns about delivery robots' impact on jobs, pedestrian safety, and privacy. Marvin viewed her actions as a symbolic stand against corporations occupying public space. She was reportedly detained after repeatedly refusing police commands to move.
Marvin, who has a history of participating in civil rights and anti-war protests, intends to continue blocking delivery robots. She believes her actions are a necessary defense of public space, drawing a parallel to the long-standing surrender of streets to cars. Despite the citation, she affirmed her commitment to protesting the proliferation of machines on sidewalks.
