Notes · January 25, 2025 0

this is why i love science fiction

This is why I love science fiction—it’s a genre that doesn’t just tell stories; it wrestles with the big questions of existence, technology, and humanity’s future. I’ve just started reading R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek, the 1920 play that introduced the word robot to the world.

Written in the aftermath of World War I, R.U.R. is a fascinating and prophetic piece of science fiction theatre. It grapples with themes that feel eerily relevant today: the ethics of creation, the dehumanising effects of technology, and what it really means to be human. Čapek’s robots aren’t the mechanical beings we think of now; they’re more like synthetic humans, created to serve but destined to rebel. It’s a cautionary tale about humanity’s hubris and the unintended consequences of technological progress.

What I find particularly intriguing is how the play combines dark humour, philosophical depth, and a melodramatic flair. Beneath its gripping narrative, it’s packed with questions about labour, identity, and the soul. And without spoiling anything, I’ve heard the epilogue shifts the tone, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy—a spark of renewal that I can’t wait to explore.

If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts! I’ll share mine once I’m through the other side.


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