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TITLE: RUR (Rossum's Universal Robots)
AUTHOR: Karel Čapek, 1920
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Language: English
Illustrated
Genre: Science Fiction Play
Product Description:
First performed in 1921, "RUR" is the seminal science fiction play that introduced the word "robot" to the world. In a factory producing artificial workers, human-like machines gradually develop consciousness, leading to a profound exploration of what defines humanity. Čapek's masterpiece grapples with themes of technological progress, industrialization, and the nature of consciousness, foreshadowing contemporary debates about artificial intelligence and automation.
This groundbreaking work established many of the core themes and ethical dilemmas that would become staples of robot-centered science fiction, influencing countless later works in literature, film, and television. Though written over a century ago, its questions about the relationship between humans and their artificial creations remain startlingly relevant today.
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