“Surely you know the fundamental First Law of Robotics.” The other two nodded together. “Certainly,” said Bogert, irritably, “a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow him to come to harm.” “How nicely put,” sneered Calvin. “But what kind of harm?” “Why—any kind.” “Exactly! Any kind! But what about hurt feelings? What about deflation of one’s ego? What about the blasting of one’s hopes? Is that injury?” Lanning frowned, “What would a robot know about—” And then he caught himself with a gasp. “You’ve caught on, have you? This robot reads minds. Do you suppose it doesn’t
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