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 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©1950, 1977 Isaac Asimov; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Adventure Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Fantasy Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Short Stories
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This was really enjoyable. Some chapters resonated more than others, but overall it's a fantastic collection of brainy, well-written and fun stories about humanity's future with ever-advancing AI.

Top narration of classic Asimov short stories

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Not like the I, Robot movie with Will Smith but none the lest some interesting concepts.

It was written in 1950 so expect a fast pace Dan Brown novel but more of a thinkers novel.

Interesting combination of stories

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This book was not what I was expecting, I really did enjoy reading it! It felt like an easy read. I thought the way the book was laid out was interesting and enjoyed the dilemmas in each chapter. I was surprised how it did not seem dated at all and still could be relevant nowadays.
If you like sci fi, I recommend this one!

Entertaining and surprisingly still relevant!

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Great story, the only complaint being the audio is a little scratchy. Throw away the movie and read the book.

Audio a little scratchy

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Scott is wonderful and the book is fantasti
I wish audible had the full ollection of Asimov's work

wonderful

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