Tik Tok by John Sladek
A Novel of the Near Future
This science fiction novel revolves around a robot named Tik-Tok, who, unlike other robots, realizes he is not bound by Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics. This realization leads him on a darkly humorous spree of creativity and violence, as he manipulates human society and indulges in activities that range from painting to murder, all while maintaining a facade of servitude. Through Tik-Tok's journey, the book explores themes of free will, morality, and the illusion of societal norms, presenting a satirical look at human-robot relations and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence when it's no longer constrained by human-imposed ethical guidelines.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 249
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- The British Science Fiction Association Awards - Novel (British Science Fiction Association)