Synthetic Minds 2

di Alfred Bester (Autore)

Roger D. Aycock (Autore)

E.E. 'Doc' Smith (Autore)

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Scott Miller, 2025

Synthetic Minds 2: Classic Tales of Robots, Androids & Artificial Intelligence continues the journey into a future where intelligent machines challenge humanity’s assumptions about life, consciousness, and control. Long before artificial intelligence became a reality, visionary science fiction writers imagined robots that could outthink, outfight, and even outfeel their creators. This collection brings together unforgettable stories from legendary authors including Philip K. Dick, Alfred Bester, E. E. “Doc” Smith, Michael Shaara, Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley, Roger D. Aycock, James Rosenquest, and Scott F. Grenville. Each tale explores a different side of synthetic intelligence, from loyal mechanical servants and unstoppable hunter-killers to androids whose humanity is impossible to ignore. Experience Alfred Bester’s unforgettable Fondly Fahrenheit, Philip K. Dick’s thought-provoking James P. Crow, Harry Harrison’s action-packed The Robots Strike, and Robert Sheckley’s clever The Perfect Woman. You’ll also encounter mechanical assassins, forgotten machines drifting through space, artificial beings struggling with identity, and inventions that refuse to obey the people who built them. These aren’t simply stories about robots—they’re explorations of ethics, freedom, prejudice, responsibility, and the consequences of creating intelligence in our own image. Decades after they were written, their questions remain as relevant as ever. Whether you’re fascinated by artificial intelligence, classic robots, or the timeless imagination of vintage science fiction, Synthetic Minds 2: Classic Tales of Robots, Androids & Artificial Intelligence delivers another outstanding collection of bold ideas, unforgettable adventures, and visionary storytelling from the Golden Age of sci-fi.

• Autore: Alfred Bester, Roger D. Aycock, E.E. 'Doc' Smith
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 05:28:25
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Scott Miller
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798318402890