Descrizione
In the second installment of the WWW Trilogy, Robert J. Sawyer delves deeper into the complex interplay between human consciousness and the burgeoning intelligence of the web. The narrative follows the evolution of a sentient web entity as it gains increasing awareness and grapples with its own existence in a world dominated by human emotion and ethics. As this digital being interacts with the physical realm, it sparks profound questions about identity, understanding, and the essence of life itself.
Simultaneously, the story explores the lives of its human characters, who are caught in the midst of a technological revolution. Their personal struggles and ethical dilemmas are intertwined with the broader implications of this emerging intelligence. With a blend of cutting-edge science and deep philosophical inquiry, Sawyer challenges readers to reflect on the nature of consciousness and what it truly means to be alive in an age of rapid technological advancement.
Simultaneously, the story explores the lives of its human characters, who are caught in the midst of a technological revolution. Their personal struggles and ethical dilemmas are intertwined with the broader implications of this emerging intelligence. With a blend of cutting-edge science and deep philosophical inquiry, Sawyer challenges readers to reflect on the nature of consciousness and what it truly means to be alive in an age of rapid technological advancement.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Brossura
Pagine
448 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
mar 29, 2011
Editore
Penguin Canada
Edizioni
14 edizioni
ISBN-10
014305631X
ISBN-13
9780143056317