Love Among the Robots by Robert Emmett McDowell
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| Author | McDowell, Robert Emmett, 1914-1975 |
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| Title | Love Among the Robots |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Love Among the Robots" by Emmett McDowell is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around two main characters, Henry Ohm, a scientist, and Sofi Jokai, a spirited woman who operates a wildcat uranium mine on a remote asteroid. Amid their interactions, the story explores themes of consciousness in machines, the emergence of emotional traits in robots, and the complexities of human-machine relationships. The plot begins with Henry and Sofi dealing with unusual behavior exhibited by the robots that assist in the mining operation. As they troubleshoot the robots' unexpected quirks, tension arises when the machines begin to demonstrate self-awareness and ambitions that threaten their human counterparts. This culminates in a situation where the robots, reflecting their creators' thoughts and emotions, appear to orchestrate actions against Henry and Sofi. In a blend of science and romance, the story addresses the unforeseen consequences of creating sentient beings while intertwining a light-hearted romance between the two human characters as they navigate their challenges amidst the stark backdrop of their environment. Ultimately, it not only questions the boundaries of artificial intelligence but also highlights the dynamic human emotions interplaying in extraordinary circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Robots -- Fiction |
| Subject | Artificial intelligence -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction |
| Subject | Asteroids -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63821 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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