Monasticism and the Robot Series (books)

Monasticism and the Robot Series

This series delves into profound philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness, freedom, and the meaning of life. It follows the journeys of robots rediscovering the human world after centuries of isolation, alongside humans returning to more traditional ways of life after losing their robotic labor force. The narratives weave together technology and spirituality, the pursuit of purpose and contentment, all within a wondrous world where legends come alive. It's a compelling adventure of discovery and inner transformation.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Becky Chambers

160 pages
6 hours of reading

Winner of the Hugo Award! In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, bestselling Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk and Robot series, gives us hope for the future. It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They're going to need to ask it a lot. Becky Chambers's new series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?