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The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect
The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect | Roger Williams
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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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#riotgrams

When it comes to #readinggadgets, this iPad mini is basically my only one. It‘s not ideal for reading use but it works from time to time when I get stuck reading an ebook. Most recently the tagged book, which I just discussed with my #bookclub yesterday!

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Just finished reading this for the second time, in order to discuss with my #bookclub. Content warning for extreme depictions of sex and violence still stands, but I think I got even more out of it this time. I noticed more in the beginning that becomes relevant at the end. REALLY looking forward to the discussion on this.

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So first of all warning that this includes some very shocking and descriptive passages about sex and violence, which is not what I expected from a novel about the Singularity. On the other hand, novelty often appeals to me, especially when it comes to something like the Singularity and oft-repeated meditations on how humanity might handle AI-induced immortality. Made me want to reread I, Robot.

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“Sometimes the truth is stupid.”

suvata So true 6y
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#aprilbookshowers day 9 - #artificialintelligence

TRIGGER WARNING TRIGGER WARNING TRIGGER WARNING!!!

Seriously, I kind of feel uncomfortable even bringing this book up. The first chapter alone makes "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" lool like Disney's Smart House. If you're really curious, the second chapter gets into the nitty-gritty A.I. business, which is legit interesting and gripping. But again, can't stress this enough, #triggerwarning

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He wished very much that he could have fed the pigeons, but he had no food for them. They strutted up to him and cooed, not comprehending that a human could lack for something. (Photo by David Yu, 5/2/10, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/)