The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect
Paperback, 175 pages
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In a time not far from our own, Lawrence sets out simply to build an artifical intelligence that can pass as human, and finds himself instead with one that can pass as a god. Taking the Three Laws of Robotics literally, Prime Intellect makes every human immortal and provides instantly for every stated human desire.
Caroline finds no meaning in this life of purposeless ease, and forgets her emptiness only in moments of violent and profane exhibitionism.
At turns shocking and humorous, Prime Intellect looks unflinchingly at extremes of human behavior that might emerge when all limits are removed.
An international Internet phenomenon, Prime Intellect has been downloaded more than 10,000 times since its free release in January 2003. It has been read and discussed in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Slovenia, South Africa, and other countries.
This Lulu edition is your chance to own Prime Intellect in conventional book form.
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"Check this one out."
As a member of the online community where this novel was originally released, and having read several of Mr. Williams' other short stories which he has kindly made available for free, and as a writer myself, I can without doubt state that I see him as an up-and-coming talent in the field of speculative fiction (SF), with storytelling skill, a great sense of humor, and most importantly, enough of a background in science to write believable SF tales that *make you think*.
Which is really the whole point! Three thumbs up for MOPI (that's both of mine, and one of yours).
-Walker
Which is really the whole point! Three thumbs up for MOPI (that's both of mine, and one of yours).
-Walker
Words fail me when I try to think of a way to describe this book...at once apocalyptic and infinitely hopeful, this book stirred profound feelings in me...I felt like I was reading humanity's own epitaph, or perhaps a birth announcement printed in an ancient newspaper. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but I'll say that the way the story is brought full circle is absolutely masterful...dare I say, biblical in its epicness? The sex and violence are indeed extremely graphic, and perhaps not to everyone's taste. These elements don't necessarily take away from the underlying concepts and philosophies being presented in the book, but those concepts are so fascinating and powerful in and of... More >
"Excellent read"
Though the story and its characters delve into areas of sex, sadism, and masochism that may not be for the squeamish, these extremes are a necessary part of this excellent piece of speculative fiction. I started reading the story just to see what quality of work is available on Lulu, but I couldn't put it down after the first chapter.
"Amazing story"
When this novel first appeared in the Kuro5hin online community, it was one of the most discussed stories of the site. Roger's story touched a nerve, and I believe most of us who read it were much affected by it. This is one of the most talented sci-fi writers of our time, and his many other Kuro5hin stories are also highly recommended.
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