He cares about you, just show you care about him. You don't have to go learn entomology, but find some way to say thank you. That's all I'd want. I wouldn't care if you went and read my super niche science book. But I'd love it if you posted it on social media. I'd be just as happy if you gave me a hug.

Yeah the film sucks. This is nothing like it. It's a collection of short stories that build on one another and are somewhat related. It's a simple idea: we develop AI, but how do we control it? Are 3 basic laws enough to keep robots in line and morally good? Can you really establish a set of rules for what is "morally correct"?

I, Robot.

It's not a mind-bender, but it's an interesting quick read that laid down some ideas about AI that you'll find replicated or built on in later sci-fi. It does touch on ideas of morality though.
It's also nothing like the Will Smith film.

I think at the time it came out, it was probably very hard for people to visualize and fill in the gaps. But you're doing that in 2022, with a lot of sci-fi books, films and tv shows to draw on.

There's a lot that just isn't explained, or explained a lot later or just suggested, but it didn't bother me because I've seen Bladerunner, and the Matrix, etc. etc.

I really enjoyed it, but the plot is a bit meh. It's more about the world building, but then again...it helped reading it now. Not sure I would have enjoyed it as much when it first came out.

This. I can't believe there are so many people saying you'll love it just because they did.
If you didn't like The Hobbit...I doubt you'll like LOTR just because it's longer and deeper. I personally don't think it has a lot of character development. Not compared to a lot of more modern work. I think it's very unfair and shortsighted to tell someone to go read a book because you loved it, especially when they've clearly said they didn't like the prequel...

IMO, The Hobbit is a fun adventure, but the last 1/4 is dull AF. I can't belive kids want to hear about all the rebuilding of the town and crap....

The LOTR is a good read. I'm not into fantasy, but I enjoyed it. But it's not for everyone. And the Hobbit is a good litmus test.

Probably Letters from a Stoic. I like Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, but if it's 1 book, at least with Letters it's like having a pen pal a bit.

The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius