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How to Survive a Robot Uprising

How to Survive a Robot UprisingTips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion

Written by

Daniel H. Wilson

Narrated by

Stefan Rudnicki

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Edition:
Unabridged (Blackstone Audiobooks)
Length:
3 hours, 8 minutes
File Size:
86 MB (58 files)
Published:
February 2006

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Summary

This is an inspired and hilarious look at how humans can defeat the inevitable robot rebellion, as revealed by a robotics expert.

The robots are coming. Are you ready?

How do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and 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 secrets to quashing a robot mutiny. From treating laser wounds to fooling face and speech recognition, outwitting 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.

Based on extensive interviews with prominent scientists working on the cutting edge of the latest robotics technology, and including a thorough overview of current robot prototypes—everything from humanoid walkers to insect, gecko, and snake robots—How to Survive a Robot Uprising is 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.

Quotes from the Critics

"Dr. Wilson offers detailed--and hilarious deadpan--advice on [surviving the robot onslaught]....But if the scenarios are outlandish (so far) the information is real....Dr. Wilson maintains [that]...all of the techniques and tools in the book already exist or are under development." - New York Times

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