书籍详情
格式
平装书
页数
276
语言
英语
已发布
Jan 1, 1966
出版商
Berkley Medallion
ISBN-10
042507465X
ISBN-13
9780425074657
描述
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.
类型
科幻
历史