The Humanoids Jack Williamson 1970 Avon Science Fiction Dystopian AI Ethics Book
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The Humanoids Jack Williamson 1970 Avon Science Fiction Dystopian AI Ethics Book. Their kindness is absolute—and suffocating. The Humanoids — Jack Williamson. Introduction — Jack Williamson. With Folded Hands — Jack Williamson. Book is in good condition. Photos are the final arbiter of condition. The Humanoids Jack Williamson 1970 Avon Science Fiction Dystopian AI Ethics Book A “helpful” race of near-indestructible robots—the Humanoids—sweep across human space under one supreme directive: “To Serve and Obey, And Guard Men From Harm.” Their kindness is absolute—and suffocating. As the Humanoids impose painless order, scientists, soldiers, and ordinary citizens discover that a life without risk may also be a life without meaning. Williamson pairs the classic novella “With Folded Hands” with the later novel The Humanoids and his reflective essay “Me and My Humanoids,” tracing how an idea grew into a cautionary saga. The result is vintage social SF: fast, tense, and uncomfortably relevant to debates about safety, freedom, and machine guardianship. Contents: Introduction — Jack Williamson With Folded Hands — Jack Williamson The Humanoids — Jack Williamson Me and My Humanoids (Afterword/Essay) — Jack Williamson Book is in good condition. Photos are the final arbiter of condition. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return Details Use Coupon Code THEBOOKSAVINGS for a Buy 2 Get 2 FREE at checkout (must have 4 books in cart to apply). FREE Shipping if your order total is over $100. We can combine shipping. We ship daily so you can expect a quick delivery! We offer free returns. No questions asked. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you from John a small town bookshop.
