The Code - by Peter McAllister (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>We unconsciously imprint our prejudices on AIs. Can they become mentally ill like their creators? If one becomes psychotic, is shutting it down murder? What if he fights back?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>We unconsciously imprint our prejudices on AIs. Can they become mentally ill like their creators?<br /> If one becomes psychotic, is shutting it down murder?<br /> What if he fights back? <br /> Liam, a gifted engineer, is trying to save the world, by finding a way to let industry mine for metals without the environmental disasters that make the news. Nanobots mining asteroids are the answer, and they are being tested on the dark side of the moon.<br /> But Gene, the AI tasked with helping him, spirals down the path of schizophrenia and is on track to mine the moon to dust -- and without the influence of the moon, the ecosystems that mankind depends on for its survival as a species will be lost.<br /> This leaves Liam and his colleagues to battle the creation and his own demons to save humanity -- who are oblivious to the potential destruction around the corner.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>The book reminded me of Douglas Adams because of the lens of Sci fi and humour, slightly reminiscent of Ben Elton in comedy style. - Alan Pritchard</p><p> </p><p><em>Humorous, well paced novel that makes its reader question what technology has in store for us and what role will the AI play in it.</em> </p><p>"The Code - If your AI loses its mind, can it take meds?" is a thought-provoking novel that makes its reader start asking big life questions. ...</p><p>The Code is a perfectly paced read, it is neither too slow nor too fast, any new concepts and characters were introduced at the perfect moments. It did not feel dragged out either, everything that happened had a purpose. Liam, as one of the protagonists, is a troubled character, who is fighting against his demons with the use of a unique playlist. ....</p><p>One of the best features of this novel, in my opinion, is the ending itself. It leaves at a place where a reader is satisfied with everything that has happened, yet it leaves a window cracked open to the possibility of a sequel. It is magnificently done, the balance between the two is simply perfect.</p><p>I would highly recommend "The Code", especially to Science Fiction fans who want to ponder about the future, the role AI is going to have on it and the questions we should be starting to ask ourselves.</p><p>Joanna Kleibauer </p><p>Originally published on Reedsy Discovery: https: //reedsy.com/discovery/book/the-code-peter-mcallister</p><p> </p><p>This book has a fantastic and serious premise with characters to match but slathered all around it is enough mayhem and hyperbole to make readers laugh even as they ponder the unthinkable.<br>Wasn't it just the other day that a certain Orange being on our own planet tried to get into a scrap over mining rights on the moon. Peter Mcallister can give us a cautionary tale, served with heart and humor and great humanity, about our greed. ..In case anyone was still wondering about how we treat our universe.<br>This book does not flog us with guilt and significantly illustrates that most people are earnest, well meaning and ultimately, incredibly human. -- Allison</p><p> </p><p>A fabulous book to get lost in on a rainy weekend. If you love near future science fiction, with razor sharp social commentary, you will love this. A well-paced tale of a race to save humanity intwined with the comedy of business and how people stay sane through it all. Read it and enjoy. -- Wild</p><br>
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