British Library: Science Fiction: Out Of This World โ€“ ROSSUMโ€™S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS

Ninety years ago the great Czech playwright and novelist Karel Capek first presented his remarkable play R.U.R, from which the word โ€˜robotโ€™ is derived and which describes the elimination of humanity by robots. A powerful comment on politics and technological progress, it also presages the questions of cloning and nanotechnology of our own time. A staged reading, abridged and directed by Ivor Benjamin.

The performance on Wednesday 6 July is followed by a discussion with leading scientists and technologists on the impact of robotics on our lives, past, present and future.

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This talk is part of the British Libraryโ€™s โ€œOut Of The Worldโ€ Science Fiction Exhibition.
TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=AGENCY_NAME&organ_val=org_id&pid=6994039) โ€“ ยฃ7.50 / ยฃ5 concessions

The Plan
Meet outside the British Library Cafe, The Last Word, at 615.

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When

Wed, 6th July 2011    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where

British Library
96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
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