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I, Robot

By: Isaac Asimov
Narrated by: William Hope
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Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.

What happens when a robot begins to question its creators? What would be the consequences of creating a robot with a sense of humour? Or the ability to lie? How do we truly tell the difference between man and machine?

In I, Robot, Asimov sets out the Three Laws of Robotics – designed to protect humans from their robotic creations – and pushes them to their limits and beyond.

Following genius robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan, these short stories helped to transform artificial intelligence from a dream into a science and changed perceptions of robots for ever.

©2019 Isaac Asimov (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Adventure Fiction Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Technology Robotics Computer Science Artificial Intelligence

Critic Reviews

‘An exciting science thriller…’
New York Times

‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’
Carl Sagan

‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’
Daily Telegraph

‘Asimov’s career was one of the most formidable in science fiction’
The Times
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I wasn't sure what to expect. Feels like it could be a glimpse into our future in regards to AI and big business that can be more powerful than countries that aren't in the G7.

slow moving as it draws you in.

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With the AI advancements we see nowadays, this book feels like a historical document. A must read!

The man was a genius

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Isaac Asimov is a truly gifted and intelligent writer. His work is truly truly thought provoking

Absolutely masterful!

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This book still feels relevant, even in 2024 as AI and robotics become one of the most important topics in tech. Asimov really was a visionary author.

Still feels relevant!

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narrators voice was great easy to listen to. His chacterisation of different accents genders and ages - not so much. made it difficult to enjoy the storey.

how relevant the story is today robots, AI yesterday's science fiction todays science fact.

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Stories and subject areas were great and I remember loving it when I first read them 30+ years ago. Unfortunately this was ruined by the excessive ‘whine’ of the readers voice when he gets into character. Otherwise all good.

Ruined by performance

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An amazing example of Asimov's future thinking and excellent narrative.

I find myself torn, as my first experience of this story was in the movie adaption starring Will Smith was so exceptional.

I really enjoyed that movie, and I believe that it did a good job, if not over dramatically, portraying Azimov's book whilst holding true to the story albeit with current and future technology mixed in.

The movie did it better.

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