I, Robot

A Bantam Spectra book

by Harlan Ellison, Isaac Asimov, Mark Zug

Hardcover, 224 pages

English language

Published Nov. 21, 2004 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-553-80370-9
OCLC Number:: 964417754
Goodreads:: 41804

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Isaac Asimov's I, Robot launches readers on an adventure into a not-so-distant future where man and machine , struggle to redefinelife, love, and consciousness—and where the stakes are nothing less than survival. Filled with unforgettable characters, mind-bending speculation, and nonstop action, I, Robot is a powerful reading experience from one of the master storytellers of our time.

I, ROBOT

They mustn't harm a human being, they must obey hitman orders, and they must protect their own existence...but only so long as that doesn't violate rules one and two. With these Three Laws of Robotics, humanity embarked on perhaps its greatest adventure: the invention of the first positronic man. It was a bold new era of evolution that would open up enormous possibilities—and unforeseen risks. For the scientists who invented the earliest robots weren't content that their creations should ' remain programmed helpers, companions, and semisentient worker-machines. And soon …

I, ROBOT

As humans and robots struggle to survive together—and sometimes against each other—on earth and in space, the future of both hangs in the balance. Human men and women confront robots gone mad, telepathic robots, robot politicians, and vast robotic intelligences that may already secretly control the world. And both are asking the same questions: What is human? And is humanity obsolete?

In l, Robot Isaac Asimov changes forever our perception of robots, and human beings and updates the timeless myth of man's dream to play god. with all its rewards—and terrors. --front flap

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Hank G (BookWyrm) reviewed I, Robot by Isaac Asimov (Robot (1))

Dry but solid exploration of of "the three laws" and its ramifications

4 stars

Isaac Asimov: I, Robot (Paperback, 1984, Del Rey) 4 stars

I read it in dribs and drabs over the past few months. Although obviously anachronistic about robotic hardware, computer technology, and gender relations since it was written so long ago it was still a great exploration of how "the three laws" of robotics plays out in life scenarios. I loved the vignette style format and its attempt to deep dive into the technical problems being explored. I can see why all that is way too dry for others though.

Isaac Asimov: I, Robot (Paperback, 1984, Del Rey) 4 stars

exosferablog reviewed Yo, robot by Isaac Asimov

Review of 'Yo, robot' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Colección de relatos cortos en los que Asimov plantea las tres leyes de la robótica. Escritos en los 50, se nota de forma perceptible el paso del tiempo por ellos. Sin embargo, su importancia para el resto del universo, la concepción social que supuso de los Robots, las leyes y que los relatos están basados en la psicología y aspectos sociales de los robots, lo hacen un imprescindible (y origen) del universo de Asimov.

Massimo reviewed Io, Robot by Isaac Asimov

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4 stars

Bello! Mi è piaciuto il fatto che i robot abbiano una loro umanità e personalità che li rende talvolta imperfetti. Sono repliche di esseri umani pur se nei limiti e con i limiti delle tre leggi della robotica. E crescono con il lettore attraverso i vari racconti che si sviluppano su piani temporali diversi e susseguenti. Molto piacevole anche l'accostamento dei protagonisti "umani" che accompagnano la crescita dei robot e i rapporti personali che si creano. Stile semplice, gradevole e di facile lettura.