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Bicentennial Man
Book • 1999
Isaac Asimov's 'Bicentennial Man', also published as 'The Positronic Man', follows the extraordinary journey of Andrew, an android who gradually develops human-like qualities over the course of two centuries.
Originally designed as a household robot, Andrew begins to experience emotions, creativity, and a desire for self-determination.
As he seeks legal recognition as a human, he undergoes numerous physical and neurological modifications, blurring the lines between machine and man.
The novel explores themes of identity, mortality, and what it truly means to be human, challenging readers to consider the ethical implications of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
Andrew's quest culminates in a profound decision that solidifies his humanity, leaving a lasting impact on both the robotic and human worlds.
Originally designed as a household robot, Andrew begins to experience emotions, creativity, and a desire for self-determination.
As he seeks legal recognition as a human, he undergoes numerous physical and neurological modifications, blurring the lines between machine and man.
The novel explores themes of identity, mortality, and what it truly means to be human, challenging readers to consider the ethical implications of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
Andrew's quest culminates in a profound decision that solidifies his humanity, leaving a lasting impact on both the robotic and human worlds.
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Referenced by Bernt Bornich as a story of a humanoid robot that stays with a family for 200 years and evolves.
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