Psalm for the wild built By Becky Chambers

Becky Chambers' "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" introduces a hopeful vision of the future in the Monk and Robot series. Set in a world where robots gained self-awareness and retreated into the wilderness centuries ago, the story follows a tea monk whose life takes an unexpected turn when a robot arrives to fulfill an old promise. The robot is bound by the question of "what do people need?" and cannot return until it is answered.

Chambers explores the complexities of this question, emphasizing that the answer is subjective and depends on individual perspectives. In a society where people seemingly have what they want, the narrative delves into the deeper meaning of desire and whether having more truly matters.

The blend of speculative fiction and philosophical inquiry makes "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" a compelling exploration of human needs and the role of technology in meeting them 📚❤️