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A review by jjwalter2001
The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
5.0
This is the third in the robot series from Asimov and continues his study of how human society would react to the introduction of robots. This story revolves around a murder on a highly roboticized world where the murder is highly improbably, and in this instance, not supposed to be possible. Asimov, as usual, lays out a great story with characters (including robots) who motivations and desires are clearly understood and believable.
Of more interest is how Asimov sees human society developing as robotic labor becomes so commonplace and inexpensive that humans are generally free to pursue whatever other pursuits they desire - and, in particular, how societal norms and customs develop alongside that.
As an interesting sidenote, the book was originally published in the 50s - long before the computer or digital revolutions were even envisioned, much less underway. Accordingly, some of his depictions of everyday technologies in this highly advanced world seem outdated. It certainly does not detract from the book in any sense, but provides some interesting insights into how sci-fi writers of his time viewed this future technology developments.
Of more interest is how Asimov sees human society developing as robotic labor becomes so commonplace and inexpensive that humans are generally free to pursue whatever other pursuits they desire - and, in particular, how societal norms and customs develop alongside that.
As an interesting sidenote, the book was originally published in the 50s - long before the computer or digital revolutions were even envisioned, much less underway. Accordingly, some of his depictions of everyday technologies in this highly advanced world seem outdated. It certainly does not detract from the book in any sense, but provides some interesting insights into how sci-fi writers of his time viewed this future technology developments.