The Soul of the Robot

The Soul of the Robot
Author: Barrington J. Bayley
Publisher: Gateway
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2011-11-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0575102071

He was unique. Alone in a world that did not understand him, he tested the super powers of his mind and body. More than a machine, but less than a man, he searched restlessly for the truth. Before his quest was done, he had died and been reborn, had fought his way from a grim dungeon to a royal throne. Jasperodus, the only super-robot to have been granted consciousness, must decide whether to share his soul-possessing secrets with the other robots or to betray them to save mankind.

Robot with a Soul

Robot with a Soul
Author: Kenan Kolday
Publisher:
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2020-09-21
Genre:
ISBN:

This book is a mirror to help you awaken into your true potential and reach your higher-self. It will take you to an inner journey of self-transformation in a trilogy while guiding you to question and challenge what you think you know. `An unexamined life is not worth living.` - SocratesWould you like to read the story of a spiritual message of warning from 2075 A.D. to today`s civilization? This time the message comes from a humanoid organic robot with artificial consciousness.What happens if God gives a soul to an organic robot in human form?Our story is about the first organic robot produced in Aden Laboratory in 2075 A.D. and its story of awakening into higher consciousness. In this book, you will find answers about consciousness while reading an esoteric sci-fi novel on artificial intelligence.What is thinking? Is it possible to think without experience and memory? Is making decisions a sign of thinking? Even though artificial intelligence has unique works such as drawing and composing, can we call it creativity? Does intelligence give birth to consciousness? If it does, how and after which stage does consciousness emerge? What elements does consciousness consist of? Are emotions proof of being conscious? Is a being without emotions conscious? Were the words of Alan Turing correct? Where do emotions come from? Are emotions a function of the body or mind? Can there be intuition without a soul? Can there be creativity without a soul? So, is there a soul? What is it, and how is it explained? Is the soul the source of consciousness?You are the robot in this story. It is the story of your awakening into your higher-self. This book is a mirror for you. The trilogy will help you ask more questions about the history of Heavenly Religions in each book - Garden of Eden, The Babylonian Exile, and Artificial Messiah.So, let the story begin.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Author: Becky Chambers
Publisher: Tordotcom
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250236223

Winner of the Hugo Award! In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, bestselling Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk and Robot series, gives us hope for the future. It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They're going to need to ask it a lot. Becky Chambers's new series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

2 Pirates + 1 Robot

2 Pirates + 1 Robot
Author: Henry Herz
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781610678124

A rolling, action-packed space adventure; full of humorous pirate talk; an energetic and express read aloud; demonstrates problem solving with math; explains calculations in end notes; and full of exuberent, distinctive, and action-packed illustrations.What does 2 pirates + 1 robot equal? Tons of fun, plus lots of adventure, times masses of laughter! Robot Lagan might not agree with the mathematics of that equation, but in this thrilling, hilarious adventure about the things in life that really matter, young readers will soon learn that it absolutely adds up. (Packed full of facts about math and science!)

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
Author: Becky Chambers
Publisher: Tordotcom
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2022-07-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 125023624X

A USA Today Bestseller! “Tender and healing... I’m prescribing a preorder to anyone who has ever felt lost. Stunning, kind, necessary.” —Sarah Gailey on book 1: A Psalm for the Wild-Built A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is a story of kindness and love from one of the foremost practitioners of hopeful SF. After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

I, Robot

I, Robot
Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher: Voyager
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2018-05
Genre: Robots
ISBN: 9780008279554

Earth is ruled by master-machines but the Three Laws of Robotics have been designed to ensure humans maintain the upper hand: 1) A robot may not injure a human being or allow a human being to come to harm 2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. But what happens when a rogue robot's idea of what is good for society contravenes the Three Laws?

Set My Heart to Five

Set My Heart to Five
Author: Simon Stephenson
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488076677

Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World): “Science fiction satire in the Vonnegut mold.” —Cory Doctorow Set in a 2054 where humans have locked themselves out of the internet and Elon Musk has incinerated the moon, Set My Heart to Five is the hilarious yet profoundly moving story of one android’s emotional awakening. One day at a screening of a classic movie, Jared notices a strange sensation around his eyes. Bots are not permitted to have feelings, but as the theater lights come on, Jared discovers he is crying. Soon overwhelmed by powerful emotions, Jared heads west, determined to find others like himself. But a bot with feelings is a dangerous proposition, and Jared’s new life could come to an end before it truly begins. Unless, that is, he can somehow change the world for himself and all of his kind. Unlike anything you have ever read before, Set My Heart to Five is a love letter to outsiders everywhere. Plus it comes uniquely guaranteed to make its readers weep a minimum of 29mls of tears.* *Book must be read in controlled laboratory conditions arranged at reader’s own expense. Other terms and conditions may apply to this offer. “A beautiful, funny, heartfelt analysis of what it means to be human.” —Simon Pegg “One of the most unique books ever crafted.” —Mike Chen, New York Times–bestselling author “A funny, original, thought-provoking debut . . . It’s wistful and sharp, particularly on what it really means to live.” —Daily Mail

A Box of Butterflies

A Box of Butterflies
Author: Jo Rooks
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433839555

"I love that story," said Ruby. "Did you love it too?" "Robot is just a machine. Robot cannot feel love." Robot paused for a moment and said, " What does love feel like?" When Ruby asks Robot if he loved the story as much as she did, he tells her that he doesn’t know what love is. If it’s not something he can see, then what could it be? Ruby describes emotions to her Robot. She teaches him what each feels like (“love feels like a box of butterflies!”) and when she feels them (“I sometimes feel that way when I’m told no more TV!”). With colorful metaphors and vibrant imagery, A Box of Butterflies takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and emotional reflection, identifying not just love, but jealousy, anger, worry, and a host of other emotions. Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Elizabeth McCallum, PhD, that further explores the importance of learning about emotions.

I Heart Robot

I Heart Robot
Author: Suzanne van Rooyen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2017-09-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781985773479

Sixteen-year-old Tyri wants to be a musician and wants to be with someone who gets her musical aspirations. Q-I-99, aka 'Quinn, ' lives in a scrap metal sanctuary with other rogue droids. While some use violence to make their voices heard, demanding equal rights for AI enhanced robots, Quinn just wants a moment on stage with his violin to show the humans that androids like him have more to offer than their processing power. Tyri and Quinn's worlds collide when they're accepted by the Baldur Junior Philharmonic Orchestra. As the rift between robots and humans deepens, Tyri and Quinn's love of music draws them closer together, forcing Tyri to question where her loyalties lie and Quinn to question his place in the world. With the city on the brink of civil war, will Tyri's and Quinn's passion for music be enough to hold them together while everything else crumbles down around them, or will the truth of who they are tear them apart?

The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot
Author: Peter Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316581097

Soon to be a DreamWorks movie, coming to theaters 9/27/24! Includes 8 pages of full color stills from the movie! Wall-E meets Hatchet in this #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her. From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide.