The Lifecycle of Software Objects
by Ted Chiang
Description
This thought-provoking novella explores the complex relationship between creators and their artificial creations over more than a decade. As two individuals nurture digital beings, they grapple with the rapid evolution of software, the inevitable obsolescence of technology, and the profound ethical questions that arise. The narrative delves into the nuanced distinctions between raw processing power and genuine intelligence, ultimately questioning what it truly means to form a bond with an entity born of code. It is a poignant examination of love, loss, and the very nature of consciousness in an increasingly digital world.
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hardcover
Subterranean Press
Published Jan 1, 2010
150 pages
ISBN: 9781596063174
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
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