I, Robot is a series of nine short stories by Isaac Asimov that examine the interaction of humans and robots through the lens of the guiding Three Laws of Robotics. Every story offers new and challenging ethical dilemmas: how are these laws translated into action in concrete situations?
A first example of a reasonable ethical conflict is narrated in “Runaround” in which the robot is caught in a logical loop. The second example entitled “Little Lost Robot” asks the question of how rules can be broken if a robot could be programmed to do so. Such entertaining ideas also make the book stimulating.
There is also a character that weaves the stories into the main theme throughout the text which is Dr. Susan Calvin who happens to be a roboticist. While she is competent, her shyness makes it difficult to empathise with her. Moreover, some readers may find the ideas presented to be of greater appeal as opposed to the action portrayed in the text to be dull.
Writers such as Isaac Asimov seems to have a vision of what modern society is like even as internecine rivalries continue to divide Assol’s course. Asimov’s writings wants us to ask ourselves how both advanced technology and its users should be responsible for the consequences of their actions.
In conclution, I fully recommend I Robot to every science fiction fan as well as individuals who have the slightest curiosity about technology by the time mature. It deserves to be highlighted by its profound concepts and eternal problems.