An Unnatural Life

Name: An Unnatural Life
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By Erin K. Wagner

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Summary

An Unnatural Life by Erin K. Wagner explores themes of artificial intelligence, identity, and justice. Set in the near future, it follows the story of a legal researcher who is grappling with the implications of an AI's involvement in a violent crime. As she delves deeper into the case, the narrative raises questions about consciousness, rights, and morality, compelling readers to reconsider what makes a life truly human.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking science fiction that delves into the complexities of artificial intelligence and examines ethical questions of personhood and justice. The gripping narrative combines speculative technology with emotional depth, making it an engaging read for fans of cerebral and socially conscious sci-fi stories.

An Unnatural Life

An A.I. battles through a tense legal drama in this interplanetary tale of identity and responsibility.

An A.I. battles through a tense legal drama in this interplanetary tale of identity and responsibility.

Description

The cybernetic organism known as 812-3 is in prison, convicted of murdering a human worker, but he claims that he did not do it. With the evidence stacked against him, his lawyer, Aiya Ritsehrer, must determine grounds for an appeal and uncover the true facts of the case.

But with artificial life-forms having only recently been awarded legal rights on Earth, the military complex on Europa is resistant to the implementation of these same rights on the Jovian moon.

Aiya must battle against her own prejudices and that of her new paymasters, to secure a fair trial for her charge, while navigating her own interpersonal drama, before it's too late.

An Unnatural Life is a gripping narrative that challenges the boundaries between human and machine, justice and bias.

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An Unnatural Life by Erin K. Wagner has received praise for its thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence and ethics. Readers appreciate the compelling narrative that questions humanity, justice, and consciousness, set within a futuristic landscape. The portrayal of the central characters is seen as nuanced and engaging, contributing to the emotional depth of the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250752093

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 192

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Erin K. Wagner Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Erin K Wagner is an English professor in the SUNY system, an Appalachian transplanted to the Catskills. Her short stories have appeared in a variety of publications, including Apex and Perihelion, and her poetry has been published in Abyss & Apex and the South Dakota Review. Her novella, The Green and Growing, was just published by Aqueduct Press. She blogs for Luna Station Quarterly on the topic of overlooked women in the speculative field.