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The Naked Sun (Robot, #2)
by Isaac Asimov
by Isaac Asimov
A quick read. Another interesting look at the interactions between humanoid robots and humans. I think the best part of Asimov's writing is the quick wit in the dialogue. Some of the lines are hilarious. My favorite conversation from The Naked Sun:
"You know, there is a phrase I once picked up; I don't know where it comes from; something about the pursuit of happiness."
Baley said thoughtfully, "All men are 'endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights... among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.'"
"You've hit it. Where's that from?"
"Some old documnet," said Baley.
I'm not sure of Asimov's political leanings or his beliefs on mankind and their attitude toward the Constitution. But this conversation seems especially applicable in today's world. What is especially interesting is that this book was published in 1965.
"You know, there is a phrase I once picked up; I don't know where it comes from; something about the pursuit of happiness."
Baley said thoughtfully, "All men are 'endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights... among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.'"
"You've hit it. Where's that from?"
"Some old documnet," said Baley.
I'm not sure of Asimov's political leanings or his beliefs on mankind and their attitude toward the Constitution. But this conversation seems especially applicable in today's world. What is especially interesting is that this book was published in 1965.
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