Roderick
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The robot, Roderick, who was educated by watching television, is adopted by an elderly couple in Kansas and tries to adjust to American society
Roderick Series
This satirical science fiction series follows the journey of the first truly intelligent robot as it navigates the world alone after its creation. With a limited understanding of human customs and surrounded by the intrigues of its creators, it unwittingly becomes entangled in various criminal schemes and unfortunate events. The narrative delves into themes of artificial intelligence, identity, and the very nature of consciousness through humorous yet often unsettling adventures.
Recommended Reading Order
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Roderick at Random, Or, Further Education of a Young Machine
- 317 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Here is the continuing and uproarious saga of Roderick, a robot and "learning machine" growing up in an America in the near future. The mild-mannered robot is confronted with an ever-widening cast of madcap characters who typify the artificial values endemic in modern America
The Complete Roderick
- 624 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Rivals the work of Asimov as SF's keynote statement on Robotics schovat popis
