Fri. 12:06 – Karel Capek’s 1920 play R.U.R. introduced the word “robot” for the first time. 07/22/2021.

Capek’s robots are serfs, which the same self-awareness and emotions as humans. This time, Leigh Rich and P. T. Bridgeport discuss the play and the evolution of robots as an idea – an evolution that is only beginning. Listen to WRUU 107.5 FM in Savannah and globally @ wruu.org.