A.I.Insurrection isn’t just a sci-fi novel written to entertain. The philosophical
and moral questions which arise encourage the reader to understand various
points of view on subjects like Utopia, slavery, sentience and proof of life,
even after death. These existential
questions are answered via individual characters within the book’s pages; be it
one way or another, through ignorance or education, faith or fear.
The reader
will have the opportunity to discover their own thoughts on the big questions posed
and side with which ever faction they most identify with. Do you fear
artificial intelligence? Perhaps you have Humanist leanings. Does the idea that
everyone should blindly accept Utopia not exactly your idea of freedom? Perhaps
you relate to the lawless Shadow brokers. Concerned things aren’t as copacetic
as they seem? You might find yourself enrolling in United Earth’s military or
government to keep a watchful eye over Paradise. Think Utopia sounds like a
thousand shades of grey? The Chimera have an answer for that.
As the story
evolves from its Utopian roots and descends into war, you may decide you’ve
more in common with the A.I. Hosts than the humans; forcing new questions to
arise in how you might accept the plight of a robot claiming sentience.
All of this
and more awaits to be devoured by the reader and left to ponder long after the
book is finished. Though the novel offers a proper ending, it allows for much
interpretation on what comes next. Know that the author also views his ending
as an exciting prospect, and has designs on continuing the story in a second
book.
A note on the book’s Cover
design: The
cover was designed by the author to explain the book interpretively. It gives
much of the story away once the reader discovers milestones which relate back
to the cover’s art. A.I. Insurrection’s cover was engineered to offer the
potential reader a glimpse inside the book with subtle hints which support the
synopsis on the back.
“Thoughtful,
interesting read. I loved getting into the psyche of all groups -
this was thoughtfully written… immense interest provided by the world,
technology, action and characters kept me reading happily.”
“I really enjoyed this story… a great
story that kept moving forward. I'd definitely be keen to see what happens next
in this universe.”
“I enjoyed this book! While the subject of A.I. sentience is
often broached in the sci-fi world, I enjoyed the way the author put his own
unique spin on things… I really liked the unexpected character development of
some of my least favorite characters near the beginning of the book.”
“A.I. Insurrection … is for fans of science fiction,
science-minded individuals who have an interest in robots and potential
futures, or those who don't mind investing some time in their reading.”
“A great read for anyone who enjoys extensively built worlds,
philosophical questions, and an ol' fashioned A.I uprising. Reminiscent of
I-Robot and Do Androids Dream of Sheep, I really liked the core premise of the
plot and the irony of the outcomes.”
“…this did not disappoint. Characters I liked… I enjoyed the
ideas and loved how the groups viewed themselves and others. It was more than
simply humans vs machine.”
“The interactions between humans, altered humans (Chimera),
and self-aware AI robots (Hosts), as well as internal motivations of
individuals within each group, were believable and drew the reader into the
narrative. The plot was complex enough to keep one's interest without becoming
bogged down in excessive detail.”
