I just walked by the Olšanský cemetery today. Until recently, I too thought that Karel Capek came up with the word robot. According to the following site, it is his brother Josef that should be credited.

http://capek.misto.cz/english/robot.html

I've been following Derren Brown for several years now. There are several videos on the following blog plus an analysis of some of his tricks. Keep in mind, even his explanations can be distractions from what is actually going on.
http://animamrecro.wordpress.com/category/derren-brown/