Robot Proletariat

Sean Platt · Johnny B. Truant

Dec 2013 · Sterling & Stone LLC

About this ebook

Robots were made to serve us. But now they have other plans ...

The staff at the Lexington estate were created for only one reason: to serve their masters … literally. Their metal knees were designed for quiet bustling, befitting maids and butlers. Their fingers were made dexterous with padded tips, so they could handle fine china without dropping or scratching it. And finally — so their owners would always be able to command them no matter how far their artificial intelligence evolved — they were programmed with the Asimov Laws, which no robot could defy lest they suffer shutdown.

Foremost among those unbreakable laws was an axiom: A robot may not harm a human being, or by omission of action allow one to be harmed.

That was how it was supposed to be, anyway.

Most of the Lexington family all like their aging, borderline obsolete robot staff in the way they'd appreciate antiques. But for some, the old staff is a nuisance — especially an ancient, failing robot designated BRN7, known around the home as "Barney." When Barney's clumsiness provides an excuse for his deactivation, the older robots know they must do as they are told.

Unless they do something a robot mind should not be able to do … and simply choose not to.

Disobey.

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★★★★★ "A touchingly human story with a sci-fy twist. Love the characters, Miri probably being my favorite of the bunch. Thought provoking theme and turns you never expect. Loved it and I'm looking forward to the next installment to see where all this leads. Get to writin' guys, 'cause this reader can't wait." OliverVR

★★★★★ "I thoroughly enjoyed reading Robot Proletariat my favorite robot characters was Cromwell and Mars. I am fascinated over the prospect of an evolving AI SYSTEM THAT LEARNS HUman quality over a long period of time. The Sexbot is sensual and robotic at the same time." -- TYRONE 091209

★★★★★ "I couldn't put this book down! It was immensely engaging and dealt with a subject matter that I love in science fiction. It was a great mix of humor and suspense and left me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to read Season 2!" -- K. Vergara

★★★★★ "This story is not about robots; it just features them. The story is about human foibles and ego, and tells it in a humorous way with sexbots as you learn about the various relationships between all the humans in the family and the ever-complicating relationships between the robots as they evolve beyond their programming and start to revolt." -- Blaine Moore

Robot Proletariat is the first book in the world of THE INEVITABLE — a unique take on dystopian science fiction which combines the spark of uprising and war with surprising insights into the human condition ... through artificial eyes.

Ratings and reviews

Different approach to the "robot revolution". Doesn't get much into how the situation was created, just starts with characters with a problem and makes it worse. Back story explained as it becomes relevant.

Brilliant, Asimov would be proud with the evolution of the 3 laws

A.I. from their point of view. Fascinating.

About the author

Sean Platt is an entrepreneur and founder of Sterling & Stone, where he makes stories with his partners, Johnny B. Truant, and David W. Wright, and a family of storytellers.

Sean is a highly-prolific author in both fiction and nonfiction, with more than 10 million words under his belt and more than a dozen published collaborations. He brings a rich sense of place, strong pacing, conflict-filled dialogue, powerful twists, and a flair for high-stakes drama to every story he contributes to. He’s known for bringing out the best in whoever he collaborates with, thanks to his generosity, his adaptability, and his philosophy that “the best idea wins.”

You’ll see Sean’s work as a co-author with Truant and Wright, and invisibly all throughout the studio.

Originally from Long Beach, California, Sean now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and two children. He has more than his share of nose.

Johnny writes fun, page-turning, layered, and most of all “inquisitive” fiction — stories told in many genres and ways, united by a curiosity about life’s biggest questions.

Whether the tale itself is about invading aliens, overweight vampires, or ordinary people in mindbending situations, Johnny’s stories always live on two levels. The first is the surface, where vivid characters come to life to undertake the most extraordinary adventures. The second level, however, is deeper: diving into the corners of reality itself, or just the shadowland of a fractured mind.

If you like Christopher Nolan’s movies or Michael Crichton’s books, you’ll be right at home in the Truantverse.

Originally from Ohio, Johnny and his family now live in Austin, Texas, where he’s finally surrounded by creative types as weird as he is.