Xanthe and The Robots
Xanthe and The Robots by Sheila MacLeod is a thought-provoking exploration of humanoid robots set against a backdrop of chaos and starvation. Published by Penguin Books in 1979, this new edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Xanthe, a female member of a research team investigating the potential of humanoid robots, delving into the ethical implications of their capabilities.
Readers will encounter two distinct types of robots: the Pragma-practors, designed for conventional manual labor, and the Philophrenics, programmed to exhibit human-like emotions and self-construction abilities. The story raises critical questions about the extent to which these robots should be allowed to evolve, prompting reflections on the intersection of technology and humanity within the realms of science fiction and fantasy.
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Xanthe is a member (female) of a research team which is investigating the possibilities of humanoid robots, in a world of chaos and starvation . . . Two types of robot have been produced: the Pragma-practors, who do the conventional manual work; and the Philophrenics, who have been programmed to more human levels, to feel affection, to talk, and even construct themselves. The question is: should they be allowed to go further?
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