Second Foundation (Foundation, #3)

by Isaac Asimov

Finished products are for decadent minds.

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robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

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