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Domin

Yes, precisely, after the revolt. We're just beginning the manufacture of a new kind.

Helena

What kind?

Domin

Henceforward we shan't have just one factory. There won't be Universal Robots any more. We'll establish a factory in every country, in every State; and do you know what these new factories will make?

Helena

No, what?

Domin

National Robots.

Helena

How do you mean?

Domin

I mean that each of these factories will produce Robots of a different color, a different language. They'll be complete strangers to each other. They'll never be able to understand each other. Then we'll egg them on a little in the matter of misunderstanding