The Artistic Uniqueness of the Robot Image in the Works of Isaac Asimov and Ian McEwan

Abstract

This paper explores the artistic uniqueness of the robot image in the works of Isaac
Asimov and Ian McEwan. The study examines how both authors represent robots,
addressing themes of humanization, ethical dilemmas, and the philosophical
implications of artificial intelligence. Asimov's foundational works, particularly I,
Robot, introduce the famous "Three Laws of Robotics," which govern robot
behavior and their interactions with humans. McEwan’s Machines Like Me, in
contrast, presents robots as autonomous beings, focusing on the ethical and
emotional complexities they generate. This paper compares their approaches to the
portrayal of robots, emphasizing the ethical concerns they raise about the future of
human-robot relations.