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The Robot: From Capek to Asimov

Robots are a common theme in science fiction, but why? Professor Wolfe introduces you to Karel Capek, who adapted the word robot" from a Czech word meaning "forced labor." Witness the evolution of this concept in science fiction throughout history - including the introduction of the android, existential questions about the nature of cyborgs, and the consequences of robots who think."

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  • Production Company The Great Courses
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