Tag Archives: Robots

Stealing Jobs

Posted on February 26, 2020 by EagleAye

The curtain closed and all the android actors retreated backstage to their charging pads. All except Theodore. He withdrew his cell phone and began recording, “It’s so hard getting an acting job since androids stole all the parts on Broadway. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Androids, Broadway, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Robots, robots Stealing jobs, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 29 Comments

What Makes an Artificial Intelligence?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by EagleAye

In my next book, I wanted to explore how an AI might be developed. As so often happens in science, I thought it might occur by accident. This is from Book Two of the Springbok Chronicles (untitled). In my previous … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AI, Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Science, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Technician, War Machines | 6 Comments

Electric Sheep

Posted on June 23, 2018 by EagleAye

Ben and Roger stood looking over Roger’s field. Sheep wandered across the pastoral setting. Ben grunted. “Robot Electric Sheep. Now I’ve seen it all.” “My house robot dreamed it up,” said Roger. “You can’t get wool from them, though.” “Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged England, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Robots, Satire, Science Fiction, Sheep, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 25 Comments

The New Hard Work

Posted on April 24, 2018 by EagleAye

The agricultural colony on the planet, Demeter, succeeded beyond all expectations. The previously untouched soil produced bumper crops every year, supplying 32% of Earth’s grain and vegetables. Still, dark clouds loomed. While the farmers of Demeter became richer each year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Agriculture, Alien Colony, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Modern Farming, Robots, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 29 Comments

Persuasion – Write At The Merge

Posted on December 2, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Write At The Merge. This is my first effort for this writing challenge. A story of new technology overcoming…resistance, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction Persuasion “Welcome, Monsieur Geroux!” said Patterson. “My cafe is honored.” “The honor … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Cafe, Flash Fiction, Food Critic, Nanotechnology, Persuasion, Quiche Lorraine, Restaurant, Robots, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Write At The Merge, Writing Challenge | 15 Comments

A Boy’s Dream: Alastair’s Photo Fiction 12May2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by EagleAye

An entry for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Each week, Alastair Forbes presents a pic to write 150 word flash fiction based upon it. It’s all for fun and the joy of writing, so the limit isn’t strict. Anyone is invited to … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Science, Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair's Photo Fiction, Asteroid Strike, Flash Fiction, Future War, genre science fiction, Invasion, Mecha, Robots, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, tactical situation | 13 Comments

Nano Surveillance Breakthrough, Exposed.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by EagleAye

ATLANTA, GA – The next time you find a fly in your beer, it may not be doing the backstroke; it may be watching you. Nanolook Systems of Atlanta, GA has announced a breakthrough nanobot surveillance. The only problem is, … Continue reading →