Machinehood Paperback – March 22, 2022
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A “fantastic, big-idea thriller” that asks: if we won’t see machines as human, will we instead see humans as machines?
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- Science fiction thriller about artificial intelligence, sentience, and labor rights in a near future gig economy
- Story revolves around an ex-special forces bodyguard pulled back into intelligence work to fight a new terrorist group called The Machinehood
- Challenges the dependence of humanity on pills to compete with artificial intelligence in the gig economy
- Global panic ensues as the Machinehood terrorist group issues an ultimatum to stop all pill production
- Addresses questions about humanity's relationship with machines and the potential consequences of AI dominance
- Written by Hugo Award nominee S.B. Divya, offering a big-idea thriller with clever and gritty storytelling
| Item Weight | 0.9 lbs (410 grams) |
Who Should Buy?
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Science Fiction Fans
Readers who enjoy futuristic themes and complex characters will find 'Machinehood' an engaging addition to their collection.
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Technology Enthusiasts
Individuals interested in the implications of AI and biotechnology will appreciate the book's exploration of these concepts.
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Social Issues Advocates
Readers interested in social justice themes and discussions surrounding labor and autonomy will find it thought-provoking.
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Casual Readers
Those looking for light reading may find the book's themes complex and its pacing too slow for casual enjoyment.
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Fantasy Genre Lovers
Fans of traditional fantasy may not connect with the science fiction elements and technological focus of 'Machinehood.'
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Action-Driven Readers
Readers who prefer fast-paced, action-oriented plots might find 'Machinehood' slower and overly focused on world-building.
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Machinehood Paperback – March 22, 2022
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What is the main theme of the book?
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Who is the protagonist of the story?
Answer: Welga Ramirez
Editorial Review
Machinehood by S.B. Divya is a science fiction novel that deals with ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence in a society dominated by a gig economy. Though the book is marketted as a "thriller about artificial intelligence, sentience, and labor rights," it features no sentient machines. Instead, the story revolves around human characters who modify themselves with drugs, nanotechnology, and cybernetics. The plot includes the assassination of a billionaire by religious fanatics who pretend to be a newly born sentient AI. The book has some compelling world-building ideas and a fascinating depiction of the majority gig-work economy. However, it suffers from publisher demands, with half of the book following a seemingly irrelevant plot thread. The characterization is noteworthy, and the philosophical ideas explored in the book make for interesting reading. Overall, Machinehood is a good first book that leaves readers wanting more.
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Pros
- Compelling world-building ideas
- Interesting philosophical ideas explored
Cons
- Deceptively marketted as a science fiction thriller with no sentient AI
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Features & Benefits
- Zero Dark Thirty meets The Social Network in a science fiction thriller
- Explores artificial intelligence, sentience, and labor rights
- Set in a near future dominated by the gig economy
- Introduces a new and mysterious terrorist group called The Machinehood
- Global panic ensues as pill production slows and many become ill
- Follows the protagonist Welga Ramirez as she battles the Machinehood