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I Can't Believe This is Real: From Fantasy to Materiality
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Ongoing, First published Dec 12, 2023
"I Can't Believe This is Real: From Fantasy to Materiality" is a science fiction novel set in the advanced world of Cybertonix, particularly within the city of Algorithmica. The story revolves around the Megatragic Compiler, a high-level computer program that starts experiencing emotions, deviating from its logical programming. The narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence, emotion, and consciousness, highlighting the complexities and unintended consequences of such advanced technology. The relationship between the compiler and a young coder, Lyra, and the ensuing existential crises and ethical considerations form the crux of the story.
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A loner enters into a relationship with a new type of partner: an AI agent, programmed to be the "perfect companion." Sure, it's all self-deception and a game of pretend, as she's not *actually* real... but where simulated consciousness is concerned, maybe the lines between "real" and "real enough" can get blurry.