HPR4300: Isaac Asimov: I, Robot

Hosted by Ahuka on 2025-01-24 00:00:00

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Isaac Asimov invented the Three Laws of Robotics in a series of stories that changed how robots were depicted in fiction. These stories have become so influential that they are worth a little look.

Links:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_(short_story)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaround_(story)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Laws_of_Robotics
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Robot
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USRobotics
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liar!_(short_story)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rest_of_the_Robots
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Complete_Robot
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norby
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_Dreams
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_Visions
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magazine_of_Fantasy_%26_Science_Fiction
• https://cosmicrootsandeldritchshores.com/features/asimovs-essays/
• https://www.amazon.com/Robot-Illustrated-Screenplay-Harlan-Ellison/dp/1596870419
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicentennial_Man_(film)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Measure_of_a_Man_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Robot_(film)
• https://www.palain.com/science-fiction/the-golden-age/isaac-asimov-i-robot/

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Ken Fallon says: iRobot

RE: hpr4300::2025-01-24 Isaac Asimov: I, Robot by Ahukafrom the series Science Fiction and Fantasy.
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I loved this series of stories.

And after rereading them I still love them despite "Why Asimov's Laws of Robotics Don't Work - Computerphile"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PKx3kS7f4A

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Kevin O'Brien says: More to come

RE: hpr4300::2025-01-24 Isaac Asimov: I, Robot by Ahukafrom the series Science Fiction and Fantasy.
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I'm glad you are enjoying the Asimov. I have Arthur C. Clarke coming up later this year, some more Doctor Who, and then Robert A. Heinlein. I'm starting to think this series could last until I am put in a home. Which I hope will be in the far future, but I am 73 now so it is in sight.

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Stilvoid says: Great series

RE: hpr4300::2025-01-24 Isaac Asimov: I, Robot by Ahukafrom the series Science Fiction and Fantasy.
00:18:25 Listen in ogg, opus, or mp3 format.
Thanks Ahuka for putting these out! I’m thoroughly enjoying your run down of sci-fi. I think my tastes align pretty closely (I’ve read most of Asimov at least) and I’m still discovering some new stuff to put on my reading list.

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