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Reading Matter

Apr 12, 2007 10:47

Sci-Fi - Azimov to Wells

I've read Isaac Azimov's "I, Robot", finally! Interesting range of ideas presented, & intelligent discussion of possible conflicts & other situations arising from the "Three Laws of Robotics". But then, I've found that Sci-Fi written around the fifties (Azimov, Robert Heinlein, the guy who wrote "White Mars") tends to ( Read more... )

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annelaure April 12 2007, 10:53:36 UTC

I didn't read I, Robot, but I watched the movie. That does sound so teenager, doesn't it?
Anyway, I found the concept interesting to discuss, how the robots would end up taking the "best" decision for us.. Mind you, that would be good for some people. No, not me...

johnny9fingers April 12 2007, 15:48:01 UTC

Persuasion may be my favourite novel.
Whenever they put it on the TV they take liberties, m'dear: but the novel itself is almost without peer.
I read Asimov in my youth, and found lots to be astonished by, and much to amaze. As I recall, the movie takes a plotline from the 4th book in the series, but it's been such a long time.
If Sci-Fi is your bag, may I recommend Jon Courtney Grimwood's 'Pashazade'.

bronchitikat April 13 2007, 08:52:05 UTC

"They" always take liberties when dramatising books. Something fundamental to do with story telling in different media - as well as trying to keep the budget down & present a 200 year old piece to a modern audience.

That's before you come across those who want to arrange things 'their' way & put their own stamp on a production!

I'll have a look for JCG's novel next time I visit the library - couldn't find any of the others you recommended previously, apart from the Patrick O'Brian.

papertowlbtrfly April 12 2007, 17:15:05 UTC

thanks for that..I just pondered what would happen to wet clothes if you shoved them out an airlock for a good 10 minutes of my life I will never get back. I came up with instantly dry by instant sublimation....i think?

Clothes drying in space bronchitikat April 13 2007, 08:47:38 UTC

Actually you could always shove them into the airlock, then cycle the air pressure to vacuum. That way you wouldn't have to go fishing for your laundry - unless you put it out in a bag or on a washing line!

Think I'd come to a similar conclusion anyway. Sorry to have wasted your time!

Re: Clothes drying in space papertowlbtrfly April 13 2007, 14:00:03 UTC

You made me think! Think?! C'mon, I'm North American! :)
*I just want to make sure you know that was a joke :)*

Re: Clothes drying in space bronchitikat April 15 2007, 09:02:33 UTC

Wahaaay! One of the stated aims of this blog achieved! (& in a North American too ;) )

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