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The A.I. Chronicles (The Future Chronicles Book 2) Kindle Edition

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A.I.: Artificial Intelligence. Even today, machines that mimic human thinking surround us. As the intellectual feats of computing machines grow more and more astounding, will there be a day when their apparent intelligence approaches, or even surpasses, that of human beings? And what if these machines then become conscious, self-aware?

In this latest title in the acclaimed 'Future Chronicles' series of speculative fiction anthologies, thirteen authors confront the question of the Singularity: at and beyond that point of time when A.I. becomes more than simply a human construct. From first awareness to omniscience, these original short stories explore that territory where human intelligence comes face-to-face with what is either its greatest hope, or its greatest threat.

"The A.I. Chronicles" features stories by bestselling author David Simpson (the Post-Human series), Prix Aurora winner Julie Czerneda (In the Company of Others), plus eleven more of today's top authors in speculative and science fiction.

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★★★★★
"The best place to discover new SF authors, I think, is any of the anthologies coming from Samuel Peralta"
-- Hugh Howey,
NY Times bestselling author of Wool

★★★★★
"A powerful new voice in speculative fiction"
-- Nick Webb,
USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy Fleet trilogy

About the Author

Created by award-winning author Samuel Peralta, and edited by some of the most-respected editors in the genre, The Future Chronicles is the #1 bestselling anthology series that brings together work from visionary new voices and from the grandmasters of modern speculative fiction.

Its unique take on major science fiction and fantasy themes - A.I., aliens, time travel, robots, dragons, telepaths, zombies, immortality, galactic battles, cyborgs, doomsday - has made it one of the most acclaimed anthology series of the digital era.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00TUIBHL4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Windrift Books (March 13, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 430 pages
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Customers find the stories entertaining and thought-provoking. They describe the book as a joy to read from start to finish. The stories explore different viewpoints and clever premises on artificial intelligence. Readers praise the writing quality as great, well-edited, and creative. The topic of artificial intelligence provides plenty of thought-provoking content.

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61 customers mention "Story quality"58 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the stories. They find the stories engaging with different viewpoints and eccentricities. The stories are well-written and a good addition to the chronicles.

"...Great book, great stories, great ideas." Read more

"Some great stories, some marginal. Varying treatment of artificial intelligence, from clever to deep to surface treatments...." Read more

"...Most of the writing is excellent, and some stories are very creative, even humorous--not something you get too often in Sci-fi---like "The Left..." Read more

"I really enjoyed the collection of stories. They gave me a chance to get to know each of the authors. Some new. Some already favorites...." Read more

46 customers mention "Readability"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable to read from start to finish. They find it informative and thought-provoking, with stories ranging from okay to good. Readers appreciate the variety of authors' writing styles.

"...For me, it's not only entertaining, but also kind of deep in the subjects that each story discusses. Great book, great stories, great ideas." Read more

"...4 stars, mostly for the various ways in which this collection drew me in as a reader. Pick it up. I highly recommend it." Read more

"...Definitely worth a purchase and read if you're willing to wade through the not-so-great to get to the gems." Read more

"...of the writing is excellent, and some stories are very creative, even humorous--not something you get too often in Sci-fi---like "The Left Foot..." Read more

32 customers mention "Thought provoking"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the stories thought-provoking and entertaining. They appreciate the clever premises and creative twists that keep the tales fresh. The book explores interesting topics like artificial intelligence in a thoughtful and engaging way.

"...For me, it's not only entertaining, but also kind of deep in the subjects that each story discusses. Great book, great stories, great ideas." Read more

"...Cube by Alex Albrinck presented a tale that I found refreshing in its unexpectedness...." Read more

"You may not love every author, but each story is well-written and thought-provoking. I guarantee you'll love at least half the stories...." Read more

"...soared to 10 after reading Susan Kaye Quinn's restorative, heartwarming journey through the eyes of a sympathetic healer whose empathy rivals that..." Read more

21 customers mention "Diversity"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the variety of stories in this anthology. They find it stimulating and enjoyable, with some excellent stories. The stories are described as a good mix, with many physics references. Overall, readers appreciate the different viewpoints and find the book a joy to read from start to finish.

"An anthology without a single clunker in it. A joy to read from start to finish. I can hardly wait for more!" Read more

"I love this series! It is a great collection and I am being introduced to so many new and talented authors...." Read more

"A great anthology that gives a wonderful overview of the unintended consequences that AI may engender...." Read more

"another great anthology from Samuel Peralta that I thought I already reviewed, but I guess not!..." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality. They find the story inventive and well-written. The book is described as a great introduction to writers, with clear and concise writing suitable for quick reads.

"You may not love every author, but each story is well-written and thought-provoking. I guarantee you'll love at least half the stories...." Read more

"...I very much enjoyed this collection. Most of the writing is excellent, and some stories are very creative, even humorous--not something you get too..." Read more

"...A great book to have available for those quick, short opportunities to read...." Read more

"...The collection is well edited and contains a wide variety of authors and styles...." Read more

8 customers mention "Creativity"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's creativity. They find the stories clever and well-written, with great ideas and a unique narrative. The stories are described as fantastic and diverse, making it an illuminating collection for first-time students of AI.

"...Great book, great stories, great ideas." Read more

"...Sam Best set a terrific scene presented a difficult choice...." Read more

"Good bordering on great. Well written thought provoking, fun stories, that keep you reading to the end of each one...." Read more

"...I found most of the collection very well written, clever, and creative, if somewhat dark...." Read more

6 customers mention "Ai topic"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's artificial intelligence topic engaging. They say the writers are accomplished and the topic provides plenty of thought-provoking material.

"Some great stories, some marginal. Varying treatment of artificial intelligence, from clever to deep to surface treatments...." Read more

"...but overall the stories were good, and explored different aspects of the AI issue, from different points of view, with differing premises and..." Read more

"...That's these. Accomplished writers all, the topic of artificial intelligence gives you plenty to think about on your own...." Read more

"...outcomes of our quest for what we perceive as a perfect world of artificial intelligence...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
    Every single one of this short stories make you think not only of how far have we gone with our development, but also question yourself about how far are we gonna get.... And if that is the kind of future you would like to live in. For me, it's not only entertaining, but also kind of deep in the subjects that each story discusses. Great book, great stories, great ideas.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2015
    A.I. Chronicles is a collection of stories that forces one to think. Every story within this grouping represents a question that forces us back to the mirror of our own humanity.

    In The Syntax of Consciousness by Pavarti K. Tyler we have the question what happens when the freshly born soul of an A.I. comes into direct conflict with the depressed soul of humanity?

    Restore by Susan Kaye Quinn asks what happens when a medical robot’s primary mission to love its patient requires it to face up to conflicting parameters?

    What happens when your job is replaced by A.I., ineffectively? ... in Narai, by E.E. Giorgi

    What if A.I. controlled an entire military force? ... in Sub-Human by David Simpson

    What happens when a self-aware A.I. escapes unchecked into the world wide web? ... in Auto by Angela Cavanaugh

    Although all hold an interest, stories that I thought really stood out include:

    Narai by E.E. Giorgi. Narai struck home with me as I once lost my own job due to economic cutbacks. I sympathized with the protagonist and his struggles in his new position as a baby-sitter for the machine that replaced him.

    Maker by Sam Best. Maker had a very other-worldly feel to me, similar to the feeling I had watching the movies 2001 or Oblivion. There was a feeling of being transported to a distant reality and observing the consequences of an evolution. Sam Best set a terrific scene presented a difficult choice.

    Finally, The Turing Cube by Alex Albrinck presented a tale that I found refreshing in its unexpectedness. I will not say more, but I love turns that I do not anticipate, and this one was fun.

    Overall, I give this collection 4 stars, mostly for the various ways in which this collection drew me in as a reader. Pick it up. I highly recommend it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019
    You may not love every author, but each story is well-written and thought-provoking. I guarantee you'll love at least half the stories. Found it hard to put down and had to limit myself to one per evening. Prepare to lose sleep. The whole 'Future Chronicles' series has been superb. Keep them coming!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
    Some great stories, some marginal. Varying treatment of artificial intelligence, from clever to deep to surface treatments. Definitely worth a purchase and read if you're willing to wade through the not-so-great to get to the gems.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015
    Good bordering on great. Well written thought provoking, fun stories, that keep you reading to the end of each one. I very much enjoyed this collection. Most of the writing is excellent, and some stories are very creative, even humorous--not something you get too often in Sci-fi---like "The Left Foot On a Blind Man". My favorites were the stories from the POV of the A.I., which show how differently A.I. might think from us.

    Also a good introduction for non-sci-fi fans to what we may be facing in the world very soon. Remember when you saw the World Trade Center fall? That first stream of thoughts on how the world just drastically changed? Several of these stories offer that sense of vertigo. The feeling that the whole world may change in an instant.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016
    I really enjoyed the collection of stories. They gave me a chance to get to know each of the authors. Some new. Some already favorites. A great book to have available for those quick, short opportunities to read. Do yourself a favor and give yourself or someone that you know a chance to peak into a possible future.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
    A solid collection and a good addition to the chronicles! The collection is well edited and contains a wide variety of authors and styles. There were a few stories that missed the mark completely - as in, I feel like the focus of a short driven by the concept of an AI was lost - and others surprised me at how interesting they were.

    "Narai", "Auto" and "The End" are probably my three favorites and I am looking forward to exploring more work from the authors included.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015
    The journey through A.I. kicks off with a clever, creepy tale from Pavarti Tyler, where technological enhancement takes a dangerous turn and corporate motives and profit eclipse the value of human life. Patrice Fitzgerald's deliciously devious story will have you reaching for the nearest sugar stash--best enjoy it now before the F.U. spoils your appetite. My happiness level soared to 10 after reading Susan Kaye Quinn's restorative, heartwarming journey through the eyes of a sympathetic healer whose empathy rivals that of its human, and not so human, masters. Waiting is not my preferred mode either, which is why I consumed the entire collection in one sitting. I believe anyone with a sentience level of 100plus will do the same, and relish every moment.
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  • Patidifusa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Otro bonito collar de perlas
    Reviewed in Spain on February 22, 2019
    Me encantan estas antologías de historias. En la brevedad de un solo libro la imaginación se dispara en mil direcciones diferentes. Y luego está poder disfrutar de cada ritmo, cada estilo y cada voz. Una alternativa refrescante a las interminables sagas que me nundan el mercado y que, a menudo, te dejan dando vueltas a nada durante cientos de páginas
  • Valerio Pastore
    3.0 out of 5 stars Il bello, il brutto e il noiosetto
    Reviewed in Italy on November 30, 2017
    Antologia pregiata nella serie delle “Future Chronicles”, che in questo volume esplora le tante possibilità delle intelligenze artificiali. Il suo maggior pregio è di sapere andare fino in fondo in diversi racconti, senza forzare la trama in nome dell’’etica comune’.
    Il suo difetto è di contenere un paio di racconti che, pur partendo bene con il fattore-originalità, si diluuuuungano tanto, troppo, arrivando così, ahimè, a scadere nel banale.
  • KP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing variations on a fascinating theme
    Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2015
    Trail mix for singularity junkies! This anthology offers a variety of fresh takes on AI. Whether you think AI is a the beginning of the next big thing or the end of everything, you'll find lots of reasons to keep turning the pages.
  • Jeremy
    5.0 out of 5 stars So the A I chronicles was really pretty good, i actually do want to pursue some ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2016
    While waiting for the new Haruki Murakami novel to arrive one must read. Not watch YouTube TV or other such things.It seems all the si-fi short stories from the past have ended up on amazon as a cheap kindle download,though i notice no Stanislaw Lem. I had it all,had simply read enough of this kind of si-fi. So the A I chronicles was really pretty good,i actually do want to pursue some of the authors.I started reading this series as one editor was called Crystal Watanabe.....obviously a H Murakami character. But its all new stuff. Without bookshops and friends reading less its hard to know where to go for your next read. I have suppose your just left with Good Reads....or the A Good Read on R4 (bbc uk). I miss bookshops. But a very good collection for the price.
  • Sherdnerdess
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bring on the Cyberpunk
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2017
    A good variety of imaginative works, some of which have related stories in other volumes. Scary in a way because it could happen!

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