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I, Robot
This classic science fiction masterwork by Isaac Asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart.
“A must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike.”—The Guardian
I, Robot, the first and most widely read book in Asimov’s Robot series, forever changed the world’s perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world—all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asimov’s trademark.
The Three Laws of Robotics:
1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov formulated the laws governing robots’ behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete.
“Tremendously exciting and entertaining . . . Asimov dramatizes an interesting question: How can we live with machines that, generation by generation, grow more intelligent than their creators and not eventually clash with our own invention?”—The Chicago Tribune
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Reviews
Hopelessly outdated. Writing style is infantile. Massively overrated.
By Ken Follet
Amazingly it was nothing like the movie, despite Smith’s mug across the front page of the ebook. Lol Really though Isaac Asimov’s Robot series is a must have in any library, digital or not. IMHO
By Wes Hiatt
Everyone of these robot stories are masterfully written. We haven't yet developed robots as sophisticated as those in these stories, but when we do, you can be assured that a lot of the situations depicted here will become reality. Issac was way ahead of his time.
By Dwardeng
Isaac Asimov was one of the very best writers of all time.
By Big- Eric
This book provides depth and provokes a great deal of thought concerning Asmov's universe. It describes the society with robots before the caves of steel cites and as such parallels most with our own culture. While in minor details the movie fits with the book, such as the Nestor robots, the underlying themes all but contradict the book. While I do enjoy the movie the two need to be utterly separated which might do well to start with taking will smith off the cover of a book which he has no relation to.
By Loeoeo