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The Three Laws of Robotics
Isaac Asimov first officially introduced "The Three Laws of Robotics":
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws. -
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep
Philip K. Dick's novel was published in this year titled "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep." This would later be the premise for the influential "Bladerunner." -
Bladerunner
Ridley Scott's film being regarding as an early cyberpunk film. -
Cyberpunk - Short story by Bruce Bethke
Bruce Bethke has his short story titled "Cyberpunk" published in this year. -
Neuromancer
William Gibson had his novel titled "Neuromancer" published in this year. This novel is often deemed to invent the cyberpunk genre.