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Mentioned in 7 episodes
R.U.R.
Rossum's Universal Robots
Book • 1920
Written in 1920, 'R. U. R.
' (Rossum's Universal Robots) is a groundbreaking play by Karel Čapek that introduced the term 'robot' to the English language.
The play is set in a factory where humanoid robots are mass-produced to serve humanity.
Initially seen as efficient laborers, these robots lack creative thought but eventually gain sentience and revolt against their human creators.
The narrative delves into deep philosophical questions about the essence of being human, the value of emotions, and the responsibilities that come with creation.
The play culminates in a poignant exploration of love, compassion, and the potential for new beginnings among the robots, symbolized by the characters Adam and Eve.
' (Rossum's Universal Robots) is a groundbreaking play by Karel Čapek that introduced the term 'robot' to the English language.
The play is set in a factory where humanoid robots are mass-produced to serve humanity.
Initially seen as efficient laborers, these robots lack creative thought but eventually gain sentience and revolt against their human creators.
The narrative delves into deep philosophical questions about the essence of being human, the value of emotions, and the responsibilities that come with creation.
The play culminates in a poignant exploration of love, compassion, and the potential for new beginnings among the robots, symbolized by the characters Adam and Eve.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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in the context of the origin of the word "robot", referencing Čapek's play.


Steve Levitt

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154. Can Robots Get a Grip?
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im Zusammenhang mit der Entstehung des Begriffs "Roboter".


Mirko Drotschmann

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Geschichte der Künstlichen Intelligenz
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as the origin of the robot rebellion concept in science fiction.


Jill Lepore

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The Terminator from X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story
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as a play by Karl Chopik that introduced the word 'robot'.


Curtis Yarvin

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Curtis Yarvin: The Five Hour Megasode
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as the origin of the term "robot" in the play about a slave narrative.


Chris Weitz

Chris and Paul Weitz say Murderbot Doesn’t Want to Be a Real Boy
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when discussing the origin of the term "robot".

Kerry McInerney

Robot history: everything you wanted to know
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in the context of robot rebellion stories and their origins in the early 20th century.


Jill Lepore

Episode 8: The Terminator
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as a book that inspired his thoughts on the evolution of cyborgs.


Douglas Rushkoff

James Lovelock "We Humans are a Good Thing"
Mentioned when discussing the blurring of lines between tools and slaves in ancient Greek thought.

Our History with AI is (much) Longer than You Think (with Kevin LaGrandeur)
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as the writer who first applied the word "robot" to machines.

Victoria Baines

Who’s Afraid of Robots? - Victoria Baines