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Adam Durant’s mind is transferred into an artificial body, setting him on a journey that spans both a human space colony and a world populated by robots. Through his experiences, the novel probes whether humanity’s growth can be validated when guided by artificial intelligence, raising questions about identity, agency, and the future of human civilization.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Janet Asimov
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