I, Robot

The Cutie robot develops a belief system that prevents him from obeying technician Gregory Powell’s commands, but Powell decides that is ok. What is Cutie’s philosophy, and why does his disobedience not matter?

Of the Three Laws of Robotics, which is most important, and why? What is it about the other two laws that prove they are secondary?

Robot Dave makes his mining robots march in formation instead of working, but he does not remember doing this. Why does he suffer this blackout? Describe also what cures the problem, and why the cure works.

Explain why Dr. Calvin calls Robot Herbie a liar. Give two reasons why she kills him and explain briefly how she does it. 

Give a short description of the Society for Humanity’s purpose and why it dislikes robots.

A Nestor robot tries to kill Dr. Calvin. Why does he do this? What feature of his positronic brain permits him even to think about causing harm? 

A robotic machine, The Brain, invents a faster-than-light ship that kills its passengers, but the Brain has no problem with this. Why?

What makes Quinn think Byerley is secretly a robot? What does Byerley do to convince the world that he is not? Why does Dr. Calvin think he really is a robot anyway?