Containing Matters in which the Tragedy and the Comedy of the Mechanized Worker is Performed. 

Timestamps:
Karel Čapek biography/non-spoiler discussion (0:00)
spoiler plot summary/discussion (46:25)

Bibliography:
Klíma - Ivan - &quot;Karel Čapek: Life and Work&quot; (2002)
Kussi, Peter (ed.) - &quot;Toward the Radical Center: A Karel Čapek Reader&quot; (1990)

Karel Čapek biography/non-spoiler discussion

Robotics in the Soviet Union and Russian Empire | Chrononauts Episode 36.3

A science fiction literature history podcast, covering popular and obscure works. Contains spoilers for all works discussed.

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