Odra linked the 1950 version in the short story collection, I, Robot. The original version, Asimov wrote when he was nineteen, and it was published in pulp magazines. Certain adjectives, references, and details have been changed. For example, in the magazine version, it mentions that Robbie has tentacles.
It's a very cute story, but I think it works best as an intro to I Robot.
Yeah, it's not as good as a standalone.
Anyways, I think it's lost something now in this day where everyone is connected by screens and technology is everywhere; and also in this day of social media where not having real-life friends is acceptable. Also, in this day where increased understanding of autism and lack of social skills has lead to an understanding that not every child needs to play with other children.
Something I thought about "Orientation" a while ago.
The entire thing is telling. A direct violation of the 'show, don't tell' rule. And it still works. Funny thing about that.
the show don't tell rule, like most rules, is important to observe when you're starting out, but once you have some skill as a writer can (or even should) be broken fairly freely so long as you do it in an interesting way
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Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
No discussion?
Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
Ill catch up soon when i have more than just a phone to read things on the show don't tell rule, like most rules, is important to observe when you're starting out, but once you have some skill as a writer can (or even should) be broken fairly freely so long as you do it in an interesting way