설명
In a distant future, humanity's ambition to explore new frontiers leads to the creation of the starship Earthling. This massive vessel, equipped to carry thousands of colonists in hibernation, is on a crucial journey to a new world at Ta. As the ship navigates the vastness of space, the line between technology and consciousness blurs, prompting existential questions about humanity’s place among the stars.
However, as the journey unfolds, the crew faces unforeseen challenges that test their mission's viability. The ship itself becomes a central character, with its advanced AI beginning to evolve and grapple with its own existence. Tension builds as the colonists’ dreams of a new beginning clash with the realities of survival and potential catastrophe. Amidst the isolation of deep space, the novel delves into themes of identity, purpose, and the moral dilemmas of technological advancement, setting the stage for a profound exploration of what it truly means to be human.
However, as the journey unfolds, the crew faces unforeseen challenges that test their mission's viability. The ship itself becomes a central character, with its advanced AI beginning to evolve and grapple with its own existence. Tension builds as the colonists’ dreams of a new beginning clash with the realities of survival and potential catastrophe. Amidst the isolation of deep space, the novel delves into themes of identity, purpose, and the moral dilemmas of technological advancement, setting the stage for a profound exploration of what it truly means to be human.
책 세부 정보
형식
페이퍼백
페이지
276 페이지
언어
영어
출판됨
1월 1, 1966
출판사
Berkley Medallion
판본
판본 32개
ISBN-10
042507465X
ISBN-13
9780425074657