The Robot: From Capek to Asimov.
Robots are a common theme in science fiction, but why? Professor Wolfe introduces you to Karel Capek, who adapted the word “robot” from a Czech word meaning “forced labor.” Witness the evolution of this concept in science fiction throughout history—including the introduction of the android, existent...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
The Great Courses,
2016.
Kanopy Streaming, 2016. |
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| Summary: | Robots are a common theme in science fiction, but why? Professor Wolfe introduces you to Karel Capek, who adapted the word “robot” from a Czech word meaning “forced labor.” Witness the evolution of this concept in science fiction throughout history—including the introduction of the android, existential questions about the nature of cyborgs, and the consequences of robots who think.. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (streaming video file) (33 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
| Playing Time: | 00:32:19 |
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