"I, Robot", a collection of nine short stories by Isaac Asimov that imagines the development of “positronic” (humanlike, with a form of artificial intelligence) robots and wrestles with the moral implications of the technology.
The nine stories are linked by a framing narrative involving a reporter’s interview with Susan Calvin, a former robopsychologist at U.S. Robots and Mechanical Men, Inc., whose work involved dysfunctional robots and the problems inherent in human-robot interactions. The stories centre on problems that arise from ethical programming, summed up in Asimov’s famed Three Laws of Robotics.
Asimov explores this tension throughout the novel, and many of his characters struggle to find a balance between relying on and trusting technology while still retaining the autonomy of humans.
Artificial intelligence is another prominent theme in I, Robot. Asimov examines the ethical implications of creating machines with intelligent and autonomous capabilities, as well as the potential consequences of such actions. He also explores the possibilities for robots to eventually surpass human capabilities and questions what it truly means to be intelligent or alive.
Each chapter is presented in the format of a short story, which gives the reader a sense of mystery as they are invited to piece together clues and draw their own conclusions from the narratives.
I Robot (album) is the second studio album by British rock band The Alan Parsons Project.The album’s cover inlay reads: "I Robot... The story of the rise of the machine and the decline of man, which paradoxically coincided with his discovery of the wheel... and a warning that his brief dominance of this planet will probably end, because man tried to create a robot in his own image.”
Before running his own band, Alan Parsons was a man behind sound architecture of legendary albums as The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and several others, among which some by Paul McCartney and The Hollies stood out. According to the band's website, Paul McCartney unintentionally helped to inspire the song "Some Other Time". When Parsons had asked if McCartney could read a line of poetry for the band's first album in exchange for a favour Parsons had previously done him, McCartney replied by saying, "Some other time, Alan, some other time".
“Some Other Time” is a contemplative song that explores the concept of time and its effects on our lives. It delves into the bittersweet nostalgia we feel when reflecting on past experiences and the profound impact they have on shaping our present and future. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone yearning to recapture a specific moment or connection that has slipped away, expressing a sense of longing and regret.
The song’s underlying message revolves around the acknowledgment of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of savouring every moment. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the present and learn from the past, as some opportunities and connections may only be possible in a future that might never come.
Author: Alvina Sedrakyan
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