How to Survive a Robot Uprising, Daniel H. Wilson
How to Survive a Robot Uprising, Daniel H. Wilson
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How to Survive a Robot Uprising
Tips on Defending Yourself against the Coming Rebellion

Author: Daniel H. Wilson

Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki

Unabridged: 3 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2006

Categories: Nonfiction, Humor

Synopsis

In this dryly hilarious survival guide, roboticist Daniel H. Wilson teaches worried humans the secrets to quashing a robot mutiny. From fooling face and speech recognition to engaging in handtopincer combat, How to Survive a Robot Uprising covers every possible doomsday scenario facing the newest endangered species: humans. Full of cool illustrations and including a thorough overview of cutting edge robot prototypes, this oneofakind book makes a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics.

About Daniel H. Wilson

Daniel H. Wilson is a Cherokee citizen and author of the New York Times bestselling Robopocalypse and its sequel Robogenesis, as well as ten other books, including How to Survive a Robot Uprising, Guardian Angels & Other Monsters, and The Clockwork Dynasty. He recently wrote the Earth 2: Society comic book series for DC Comics. In 2008, Wilson hosted ""The Works,"" a television series airing on the History Channel that uncovered the science behind everyday stuff. He earned a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as master’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. He has published over a dozen scientific papers and holds four patents. Wilson lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul

so initially i thought great this narrator speaks in a monotone, robotic voice its going to put me to sleep. but actually the reader/narrator is perfect for this novel, the funny lines and there is at least one or two a chapter are even funnier with his delivery. in fact i would recommend the audiob......more

Goodreads review by Peter

Ok so let’s be totally cereal here (South Park reference!)…it’s only a matter of time before robots get sick of us humans and wage war. And we have to be totally prepared for it! Ok, let’s come back down to earth…this is a must for any science fiction fan. It’s definitely got a good deal of humor, b......more

Goodreads review by Gavin

PRO: It is pocket-sized for ease of portability, when all you have is what you can fit on your back, and of course an EMP detonator and a copy of C++ for dummies. CON: Skynet already probably has a copy and a software patch to deal with the obvious advantage of this book.......more

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