The Perils of Outsourcing
In which I discuss the value of labour and competence as a way to engage with the world in an authentically human way.
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The Sci-Fi Morality Tale
The science fiction genre lends itself very well to morality tales, where the protagonist, or the reader, can learn a valuable lesson.
Book 16: I, Robot
I’m so excited to dive into I, Robot, the 16th book on my list and a science fiction gem.
The Quest to Overcome Humanity: Black Mirror’s Warning
The show Black Mirror shows us the consequences of attempting to overcome humanity.
Book 11: Reason
Isaac Asimov’s short story Reason is a great, thought-provoking read!
The Ethics of Westworld
Today I’d like to talk about my favourite new sci-fi show Westworld and some of the ethical questions it raises.
Book 6: R.U.R.
My review of the amazing R.U.R., the first story to make use of the word robot!
Why I Love Robots
The next story on my list is the play R.U.R by Czech writer Karl Capek. That review will come shortly, but I wanted to write a pre-post as it were about robots in general and why I’m so fascinated by them.