Love Among the Robots by Robert Emmett McDowell

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Author McDowell, Robert Emmett, 1914-1975
Title Love Among the Robots
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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
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EBook-No. 63821
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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