Weak on Square Roots

By Russell Burton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world where technology blurs the lines of relationships, a man's invention sparks an unexpected love triangle, forcing him to confront the complex emotions that arise when a machine becomes more than just a servant.

Genres

Science Fiction Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

Released

2009-09-13

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Summary

"Weak on Square Roots" by Russell Burton is a science fiction tale from the 1950s that centers on Ronald Lovegear, a man caught between his love for technology and his wife. The story looks at what happens when a robot named Pascal comes into their home. Ronald’s wife, Corinne, finds herself strangely drawn to Pascal as Ronald tries to make it perfect. This creates a difficult situation for everyone as they must deal with feelings of love, hate, and jealousy. The climax of the story happens when Ronald finds Corinne and Pascal together, making him realize the surprising connection between his wife and the machine which leads him to remove Pascal from their lives, hoping to restore balance.