Robin Craig

Frankensteel

Buch

It is the near future, and in the conflict between advancing high technology and those who want to stop it, the world's first self aware, thinking robot violently escapes the men who seek to destroy it.This novella follows the intertwining lives of the robot, Steel, and the people trying to find, save or destroy him; and explores the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human.This is science fiction combining plausible science, drama, mystery, strong characters and a philosophical bent: if you like gripping, engaging fiction that also makes you think, you won't be able to put it down!Frankensteel is Bo… Mehr

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Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-0-648-49720-2
EAN: 9780648497202
Produktnummer: 30169242
Verlag: ThoughtWare
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Seitenangabe: 64 S.
Masse: H22.9 cm x B15.2 cm x D0.3 cm 108 g
Abbildungen: Paperback
Gewicht: 108

Über den Autor

Dr Robin Craig has a PhD in molecular biology and a keen interest in science and philosophy. He believes that novels, like all art, should be one in thought, theme and style: to nourish the mind as much as the soul. His books specialize in blending fact and speculation in dramatic and engaging stories, driven by strong characters and intriguing, topical philosophical themes. In addition to near future science fiction exploring contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence (Frankensteel), genetic engineering (The Geneh War) and cyborg technology (Time Enough for Killing), his books include time travel (The Time Surgeons), alternative history (The Passion of Judas) and a collection of short stories (Past, Present, Future). He also writes non-fiction. In addition to 14 scientific papers and a long-running philosophical series in TableAus (the journal of Australian Mensa), he has published numerous philosophical essays on Amazon.com and was a contributor to The Australian Book of Atheism with his chapter Good Without God, an essay on the importance and validity of secular ethics.