Books matching: futuristic technology
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Save:Set in a dystopian future, "Oryx and Crake" tells the story of how the world was all but destroyed from the perspective of Snowman a.k.a. Jimmy, whose best friend Crake is the person responsible for that destruction. Through flashbacks, Snowman recalls what led up to Crake's decision to obliterate mankind and populate the new earth with genetically engineered creatures known as The children of Crake. The book bounces back and forth between a dystopia and a post-apocalyptic setting, using flashbacks and oblique references to narrate a story that challenges beliefs and ideas ingrained in society. Margaret Atwood crafts a well-written science fiction morality play that does not dumb down the story with exposition or hokey explanations, asking big questions without answering them directly.
Snowman wakes before dawn. He lies unmoving, listening to the tide coming in, wave after wave sloshing over the various barricades, wish-wash, wish-wash, the rhythm of heartbeat. He would so like to b... - #2
Save:The Deep Man by Michael Mersault is a military science fiction novel that follows the journey of Saef Sinclair Maru, a young warrior from a famous family, as he navigates through political machinations and battles against external enemies in the imperial navy. The book combines future technology with old values, featuring compelling characters like Saef, Inga, and Claude, and surprises the readers with twists, an AI companion, and an unexpected enemy to the Empire. The writing style is a mix of strategy, leadership, and cerebral ideas of citizenship, creating a unique blend of space opera with elements of suspense and action.
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Save:'Warhawk's Amnesty' by Ajax Lygan is a sci-fi action-adventure novel that follows Sebastian Warhawk, a brilliant starship designer recently released from prison. The book delves into a complex galactic civilization filled with great characters, futuristic technology, and a plot revolving around Seb's dream of flying the trade routes with a crew, while facing challenges from bad guys and rivals. The writing style is clear and straightforward, making the futuristic technology and world-building easy to follow for readers.
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Save:'Daemon' by Daniel Suarez is a fast-paced, technothriller that follows the aftermath of computer game designer Matthew Sobol's death as his daemon program takes over the world's computer systems. The novel explores the dark side of technology, artificial intelligence, and the potential consequences of a highly intelligent program manipulating humanity. The plot is filled with action, suspense, and a sense of urgency as various characters, including intelligence agencies and disaffected individuals, become entangled in the daemon's sinister plans. The writing style is described as gripping, compelling, and reminiscent of a high-octane action flick, with a focus on technology and cyber security expertise.
Matthew A. Sobol, PhD, cofounder and chief technology officer of CyberStorm Entertainment(HSTM--Nasdaq), diedtoday at age 34after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. A pioneer in the $40 billion com... - #5
Save:'King's League' by Jason Anspach is a thrilling story set in a virtual reality MMORPG world. The protagonist, a desperate gamer named Dirk, stumbles upon a game-changing discovery that propels him into an exciting journey of advancement and challenges. The writing style is fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with clever dialogue, creating a unique blend of humor and heart in a futuristic setting that immerses readers in a world of adventure and discovery.
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Save:'Mars System Reboot' by Dave Willmarth is a sci-fi LitRPG novel set on Mars, where a crew faces survival challenges and explores alien threats while uncovering game mechanics like RPG interface, stats, magic spells, and crafting. The story transitions from a survival adventure to a LitRPG Light, with the crew stranded on Mars using resources and alien interfaces to establish a living environment and grow their powers. The plot includes diverse governments, AI systems, clean energy, and human expansion into space, creating a rich and engaging setting for the characters to navigate.
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Save:'The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories' by Ken Liu is a collection of short stories that range from fantasy to science fiction to historical fiction. The stories explore themes of technology, human emotions, Asian immigrant experiences, and cultural histories. Ken Liu's writing style is described as enchanting, thought-provoking, and emotionally affecting, with a talent for weaving traditional Chinese beliefs and cultural elements into his narratives.
There is no definitive census of all the intelligent species in the universe. Not only are there perennial arguments about what qualifies as intelligence, but each moment and everywhere, civilizations... - #8
Save:Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is a mind-bending science fiction thriller that follows the protagonist, Jason Dessen, as he is kidnapped and thrown into a world of parallel universes. The book explores the consequences of choices, the concept of multiverses, and the intense journey of Jason trying to get back to his family through various alternate realities. The writing style is fast-paced, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns.
No one tells you it’s all about to change, to be taken away. There’s no proximity alert, no indication that you’re standing on the precipice. And maybe that’s what makes tragedy so tragic. Not just wh... - #9
Save:"Stand on Zanzibar" by John Brunner is a dystopian science fiction novel set in a future world of overpopulation, governmental control, and societal chaos. The plot follows multiple characters, such as Donald Hogan and Norman House, as they navigate a world where human reproduction is heavily regulated, and global events unfold in a fragmented and interconnected manner. The writing style of the novel is described as experimental, combining different narrative techniques like snippets of popular culture, newsreel-style chapters, and interspersed source material to create a rich and immersive reading experience.
Stock cue VISUAL: cliptage, splitscreen, cut in bridge-melder, Mr. & Mrs. Everywhere depthunder (today MAMP, Mid-Atlantic Mining Project), spaceover (today freefly-suiting), transiting (today Simplon ... - #10
Save:'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury is a short story that delves into the consequences of time travel and the butterfly effect. It is praised for its ability to encapsulate a whole universe within less than 3000 words, showcasing the mastery of the author in storytelling. The narrative highlights the interdependence between elements, emphasizing the notion of cause and effect. Readers are introduced to a thought-provoking exploration of time travelers and the origin of the Butterfly Effect, where a single change in the past can lead to drastic alterations in the future.
Ray Bradbury, author of more than 500 stories, poems, essays, plays, films, television plays, radio, music, and comic books, was born on August 22, 1920, in Waukegan, Illinois. Twice during his childh...
