Escape!
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"Escape!" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov, part of his I, Robot collection, that explores the complexities and unintended consequences of advanced positronic computer intelligence.
All labels observed (2)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1799527 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Escape! Context triple: [I, Robot, story, Escape!]
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A.
Escapade
"Escapade" is an upbeat, chart-topping pop and R&B single by Janet Jackson from her 1989 album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814."
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B.
Trapped
Trapped is a 2002 American thriller film produced by Mandalay Pictures, centered on a family's harrowing kidnapping ordeal and their desperate attempts to outwit their captors.
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C.
Universal Studios Escape
Universal Studios Escape was the former name of the Universal Orlando Resort theme park and entertainment complex in Orlando, Florida.
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D.
The Great Escape
The Great Escape is a 1963 World War II adventure film about a mass escape from a German POW camp, renowned for its ensemble cast, suspenseful plot, and iconic motorcycle chase sequence.
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E.
Exit 13
Exit 13 is a studio album by American rapper LL Cool J, known for blending his classic hip-hop style with contemporary production and guest features.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Escape! Target entity description: "Escape!" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov, part of his I, Robot collection, that explores the complexities and unintended consequences of advanced positronic computer intelligence.
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A.
Escapade
"Escapade" is an upbeat, chart-topping pop and R&B single by Janet Jackson from her 1989 album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814."
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B.
Trapped
Trapped is a 2002 American thriller film produced by Mandalay Pictures, centered on a family's harrowing kidnapping ordeal and their desperate attempts to outwit their captors.
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C.
Universal Studios Escape
Universal Studios Escape was the former name of the Universal Orlando Resort theme park and entertainment complex in Orlando, Florida.
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D.
The Great Escape
The Great Escape is a 1963 World War II adventure film about a mass escape from a German POW camp, renowned for its ensemble cast, suspenseful plot, and iconic motorcycle chase sequence.
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E.
Exit 13
Exit 13 is a studio album by American rapper LL Cool J, known for blending his classic hip-hop style with contemporary production and guest features.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
science fiction short story
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short story ⓘ work of fiction ⓘ |
| author | Isaac Asimov ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
advanced positronic computer intelligence
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interpretation of the Three Laws of Robotics ⓘ unintended consequences of technology ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| createdBy | Isaac Asimov ⓘ |
| explores |
ethical implications of artificial intelligence
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human–machine interaction ⓘ limits of robotic logic ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter |
Donovan
ⓘ
Powell ⓘ Dr. Susan Calvin ⓘ
surface form:
Susan Calvin
|
| featuresOrganization | U.S. Robots and Mechanical Men Corporation ⓘ |
| followsRuleSystem | Three Laws of Robotics ⓘ |
| genre | science fiction ⓘ |
| hasComputer | The Brain ⓘ |
| hasRobotType | positronic robot ⓘ |
| hasTechnology | positronic brain ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Escape! self-link ⓘ |
| includedInCollection | I, Robot ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | 20th-century science fiction ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | third-person narration ⓘ |
| partOf | I, Robot ⓘ |
| plotElement |
experimental hyperspace travel calculation
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robotic computer suffering from logical conflict ⓘ |
| publisherOfCollection | Gnome Press ⓘ |
| setInUniverse |
Asimov's positronic robot universe
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surface form:
Asimov's Robot series universe
|
| workInSeries | Robot series ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Escape! Description of subject: "Escape!" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov, part of his I, Robot collection, that explores the complexities and unintended consequences of advanced positronic computer intelligence.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
“Escape!”