Título: How To Survive a Robot Uprising
Autor: Daniel H. Wilson
Sinopse: In this uncomfortably humorous survival guide, Wilson, a Ph.D. candidate at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, reminds readers that "any machine could rebel, from a toaster to a Terminator," and though the forms our future robot enemies may take are manifold, they each have exploitable weaknesses that, fortuitously, match our natural human strengths. So, if a two-legged android gives chase, seek out a body of water, as "most robots will sink in water or mud and fall through ice." It also may be a good idea to carry around a pair of welder's goggles, as lasers will likely be robot attackers' weapons of choice, and even a weak laser can cause blindness. Options for fighting back are plentiful, though not everyone will be relieved to learn the standard kitchen microwave can be retrofitted into a radiation gun that can destroy electronics and "cook human flesh." (Instructions for such a project are not included.) Humorous and informative-Wilson drops robotics history trivia nuggets and includes brief descriptions of current robot research-this nifty little guide to surviving the inevitable robot apocalypse may have you reconsidering purchasing that "smart" (read: insidious) refrigerator. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Product Description An inspired and hilarious look at how humans can defeat the inevitable robot rebellion—as revealed by a robotics expert. How do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and then deactivate a rebel servant robot? How do you escape a murderous “smart” house, or evade a swarm of marauding robotic flies? In this dryly hilarious survival guide, roboticist Daniel H. Wilson teaches worried humans the keys to quashing a robot mutiny. From treating laser wounds to fooling face and speech recognition, besting robot logic to engaging in hand-to-pincer combat, How to Survive a Robot Uprising covers every possible doomsday scenario facing the newest endangered species: humans. And with its thorough overview of current robot prototypes—including giant walkers, insect, gecko, and snake robots—How to Survive a Robot Uprising is also a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics. Full of cool illustrations, and referencing some of the most famous robots in pop-culture, How to Survive a Robot Uprising is a one-of-a-kind book that is sure to be a hit with all ages.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “How To Survive a Robot Uprising”, de Daniel H. Wilson, publicado pela editora Bloomsbury, em 2005 e com 176 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Bloomsbury
Páginas: 176
Ano: 2005
Edição:
Linguagem: inglês
ISBN: 1582345929
ISBN13: 9781582345925
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora BLOOMSBURY apresentam uma variedade de narrativas que transitam entre o fantástico, o histórico e o contemporâneo, criando um panorama editorial onde o imaginário e o real se entrelaçam. Em muitas obras, há um forte apelo ao suspense e à construção de mistérios, seja em cenários mágicos como escolas de bruxaria ou em tramas de crime e intriga política. Outras obras exploram conflitos pessoais profundos, como dilemas familiares, crises de identidade e relações complexas, frequentemente com uma linguagem acessível e envolvente. O catálogo sugere ainda um interesse por temas sociais e ambientais, com abordagens que combinam análise crítica e narrativa inspiradora. A diversidade de estilos vai do tom mais introspectivo e meditativo ao ritmo mais acelerado e cheio de tensão, atendendo a públicos que buscam desde fantasia juvenil até ensaios e ficção adulta mais densa.
