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bookishbitch

Service Model | Adrian Tchaikovsky

It feels like fall is in the air today. I'm really enjoying this story so far.

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Robotswithpersonality

I, Robot | Isaac Asimov

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A spectacular collection of short stories, connected by the framing device of interviewing a person who has not only been involved in robotics for decades, specifically with the largest company that produces them and knows the rocky history of earlier days, but is a robopsychologist, the person with the most insight into the thinking of robots in the face of Asimov's famous Three Laws/Rules of Robotics. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? Absolutely adored the writing, a tad bit of what I feel might be the difference in the way people spoke in the 50s vs now, and a tad bit meant to reflect the idea of people in the far future with a different lexicon, but mostly just a joy to read well done description and dialogue. Not too heavy on the hard sci fi, good banter, featuring moments that are emotionally impactful and also those of wry observation.
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Robotswithpersonality 3/? Robbie: Definitely pushed all my buttons. An emotional rollercoaster.

Runaround: Still a favourite, the only one I vaguely remembered decades later. The challenging problem it presents, the way it addresses one of the many ways that three laws wouldn't be flawless in application, the duo of scientists arguing it out, and the ending, the last line actually made me laugh. 2w

Robotswithpersonality 4/? Reason: Two recurring characters, and a thoroughly engaging mind fuck.

Catch That Rabbit: Upping the cheeky banter between the two frustrated scientists, and the ending was a bit sillier too.

Liar!: Just tragic. Has a point, but damn.

Lost Little Robot: Tense but fascinating, sort of a mystery plot. 2w

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Robotswithpersonality 5/? Escape!: Oh, that was sneaky. I like it!

Evidence: Just a beautiful, clever peice of work.

Evitable: To have the answer be so hopeful and yet kinda chilling at the same time, yes and no to a lurking concern in this age of emerging AI...

It's a tragedy that my local library network has so little Asimov available, but between interlibrary loans and used bookstores I'm sure I can get my hands on more, and will do so soon! 2w

Robotswithpersonality 6/6 ⚠️Somewhat misogynist depiction of woman scientist, ableist description of one character 2w

Bookwomble This is such a fantastic, timeless collection of stories 😊 2w

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Robotswithpersonality

I, Robot | Isaac Asimov

“...there is nothing so eternally adhesive as the memory of power.“ Ominous AND profound

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Robotswithpersonality

I, Robot | Isaac Asimov

Adding this one to my invective arsenal. 😏

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Robotswithpersonality

I, Robot | Isaac Asimov

It's all relative! 😆
These poor scientists. 🫢

wildwoodreads This makes me want to read this 😂 2w

Robotswithpersonality @wildwoodreads I'm honestly having more fun than I thought I would! 2w

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bookishbitch

Service Model | Adrian Tchaikovsky

I may have bought a couple of other books while in the shop today. The premise is interesting, but the teapot on the cover pushed me over the edge.

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The Wild Robot Escapes | Peter Brown

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A wonderful second book in the series. We watch Roz in the role she was created for as a helper to humans on a farm. We watch her fight to return to her son. And my favorite part, we get to meet her designer! Excited to read the next book in the series.

CBee My oldest son and I love this series! 1mo

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Awk_Word_Smith

A Psalm for the Wild-Built | Becky Chambers

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I came for the monk-robot meet-cute and stayed for the robot philosophy lesson. The purpose of life: just existing. Such a beautiful story in which once the robots became self-aware, humanity allowed the robots self-determination and while learning to exist without robots, man learned to live in harmony with all creatures and eco-systems.

Awk_Word_Smith I cannot put into words how much I loved and needed this story of humanity‘s better angels. 1mo

Texreader Sounds like one I need too!! 1mo

Awk_Word_Smith @Texreader 🙌 1mo

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uncommonlycozies excited for the second one? because it gave me the same quiet comfort! Psalm is the DEEP inhale & Crown-Shy felt like the grounding exhale 😌 1mo

Awk_Word_Smith @uncommonlycozies oooooo there‘s a sequel?!?! 1mo

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