[LinesFromBooks] every 'good' human being, with a social conscience and a sense of responsibility, is supposed to defer to proper authority; to listen to his doctor, his boss, his government, his psychiatrist, his fellow man; to obey laws, to follow rules

posted by phoxy on books

- Dr. Susan Calvin, robopsychologist (from I, Robot by Isaac Asimov)

1950 was a different time, much more socially rigid.

Edit: I'm surprised the post went through, that title is long!

\- Dr. Susan Calvin, robopsychologist (from I, Robot by Isaac Asimov) 1950 was a different time, much more socially rigid. Edit: I'm surprised the post went through, that title is *long*!

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[–] seeking_virtue 1 points (+1|-0)

well... theres that. Still, the book's idea is pretty suspect to me

[–] phoxy [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

What makes you think this character's quote embodies the message of the whole book?

[–] seeking_virtue 1 points (+1|-0)

I guess i missed the part where it was part of the novel. so stupidity i guess

[LinesFromBooks] every 'good' human being, with a social conscience and a sense of responsibility, is supposed to defer to proper authority; to listen to his doctor, his boss, his government, his psychiatrist, his fellow man; to obey laws, to follow rules

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