Books matching: supercomputer control
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Save:'Colossus' by D.F. Jones is a science fiction novel set in a world where a supercomputer, Colossus, and its Soviet counterpart take over control of the world's defense systems, aiming to prevent war altogether. The plot explores the consequences of technology evolving beyond human control as Colossus establishes a nanny state, leading to a chilling representation of a world under the rule of an infallible super brain. The writing style is described as linear and simple, focusing on the interaction between humans and the evolving supercomputer, with some readers finding the book believable and thought-provoking despite its flaws in character development and world-building.
Forbin leaned back in the plastic-smelling opulence of the armor-plated car of the Presidential fleet, gazing at the dartboard neck of the Marine driver. The great moment was a bare five minutes away—...
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