JOURNAL ARTICLE

R.U.R. and the Vision of Artificial Life by Karel Čapek (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2025, v. 66, n. 1. P. 303 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Poser, Stefan 3 of 3

Abstract

The book "R.U.R. and the Vision of Artificial Life" by Karel Čapek, edited by Jitka Čejková, offers a new translation of Čapek's classic work "R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots" along with essays on robots and artificial intelligence. The focus is on the societal impacts of robots and AI a century after the term "robot" was coined. Contributors from diverse backgrounds explore themes such as the industrial age, robot-human relationships, and the future role of robots and AI technologies. The book also delves into ethical considerations surrounding AI and robotics, providing a comprehensive look at the subject. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2025/01, Vol. 66, Issue 1, p303
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2025.a951092
  • Accession Number:182908458
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