Books matching: evolved machines
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Save:'Code of the Lifemaker' by James P. Hogan is an intriguing science fiction novel that delves into the evolution of a machine race on Saturn's moon Titan. The story sets up a first contact situation between humanity and these evolved robots, exploring themes of science versus mysticism. The narrative follows the struggles of the robotic society as they navigate their own equivalent of the stone age while facing an oppressive religious doctrine. Meanwhile, amongst the humans, hardened scientists clash with a talented con artist posing as a psychic, leading to an interesting and complex storyline with multiple perspectives.
The writing style of 'Code of the Lifemaker' combines elements of hard science fiction with humor and rich character development. presents a unique premise of evolved artificial life forms and explores the interactions between humans and these sentient robots. With a focus on themes like the nature of life and sentience, the novel weaves together a compelling narrative that challenges readers to reflect on science, culture, and the essence of being.
Karl Zambendorf stood gazing down overSeventh Avenue from the window of his penthouse suite in the NewYork Hilton. He was a tall man in his early fifties, a little onthe portly side but with an erect ... - #2
Save:Unflattening by Nick Sousanis is a visually stunning graphic novel that challenges the traditional ways of learning and thinking. Through a combination of thought-provoking images and minimal text, Sousanis explores the interconnectedness of text and image as educational tools. The book takes readers on a journey through different dimensions, encouraging them to step out of their limited perspectives and embrace new ways of seeing the world. Sousanis weaves together philosophy, science, and comic theory to create a unique and inspiring work that invites readers to reconsider their understanding of knowledge and perception.
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Save:In 'vN' by Madeline Ashby, the story revolves around Amy, a von Neumann machine living with her human father and vN mother. The plot kicks off with Amy's vN grandmother Portia attacking humans, triggering a series of events that lead Amy to go on the run, suddenly grown up and with Portia on a partition of her hard drive. The book explores themes of self-replicating machines, the relationship between humans and AI, and the complexities of family dynamics in a futuristic world where robots coexist with humans.
Amy woke on the floor of a cage that hummed. She tried moving her legs and kicked the fencing nearest her feet, igniting a spark that jolted up from her toes to her teeth and left her so rigid even he... 'The First World War: A Complete History' by Martin Gilbert is a comprehensive narrative history that covers events chronologically, moving from front to front, focusing on military and political aspects as well as the human dimension of the war. It includes personal accounts and actions of soldiers in the battlefield, stories of individual tragedy, horror, and heroism, and details the grandiose plans of powerful people that led to a war causing misery, suffering, and death to millions. The author emphasizes the human experience of war through letters, diaries, poetry, and individual stories, painting a vivid portrait of the war and its impact on individuals.
War between the Great Powers was much talked about in the first decade of the twentieth century, by politicians, writers, novelists and philosophers. Yet the nature of a European war, as opposed to a ...
