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In this short science fiction story, an intelligent robot tries to escape from the military forces of Earth because they are searching to destroy him and his fellow robots. Here, we witness the subtle theme of what it means to be human.
I found this short story to be well-written with a dénouement that left me thinking about artificial intelligence and humanity.
First published in Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine in 1955.