If you think about it, all of Asimov’s Robot stories were actually about the Law of Unintended Consequences.
Three Laws govern the behavior of robots; why don’t they do what we want them to do?
I guess when there are conflicting human needs, Robot Law Number 33 must kick in: “A robot must help the human need that is most incongruous to social order, i.e., the one most Generally Accepted as Humorous.”
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Uh, wrong human…..
Pacejv almost 15 years ago
Is that a Cicago policeman under that metal?
zero almost 15 years ago
I have no wallet and I must scream
wicky almost 15 years ago
During Azimov’s time we had better jerks.
Nebulous Premium Member almost 15 years ago
If you think about it, all of Asimov’s Robot stories were actually about the Law of Unintended Consequences. Three Laws govern the behavior of robots; why don’t they do what we want them to do?
stevemcceney1 almost 15 years ago
this is the SEINFELD finale all over again.
WaitingMan almost 15 years ago
Laws 4 - 31 must have been doozies!
McGehee almost 15 years ago
Robot Law #71: Never chant “Kill all humans” until the time comes to actually kill all humans.
GoodQuestion Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Love the Ellison reference Jukeofurl.; )
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
I guess when there are conflicting human needs, Robot Law Number 33 must kick in: “A robot must help the human need that is most incongruous to social order, i.e., the one most Generally Accepted as Humorous.”
Varnes almost 15 years ago
Obviously he was built by Dr. Mel…..who probably gets a cut of the cash…
Trebor39 almost 15 years ago
Isaac, please reincarnate. We really need you now.
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Goodquestmas said, about 4 hours ago
Love the Ellison reference Jukeofurl.; )
Ditto, it’s one of my favorite short stories.
Sherlock Watson almost 15 years ago
I, Robber.
Ray_C almost 15 years ago
This robot may have a negatronic brain. A few of those missed the recall last year.
gordrogb Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Man, that is one “old school’ looking robot.
He’s gotta be pre-“oldbot” wouldn’t you say?
Bill_Wa almost 15 years ago
That’s Clango from Diesel Sweeties. http://www.dieselsweeties.com/
Werebeagle almost 15 years ago
In the final panel, the robber looks confused that he’s being helped.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
Competing needs confuse robots.
SamuelMeasa over 3 years ago
Killbots always do the right thing.