Nebula XII: Descartes' Demon (Produced by China Science Fiction Cornerstone Series and Science Fiction World)

Name: Nebula XII: Descartes' Demon (Produced by China Science Fiction Cornerstone Series and Science Fiction World)
Author: Fractal Orange, Suo Hefu, Liu Yang, Yang Wanqing

星云Ⅻ：笛卡尔之妖（中国科幻基石丛书科幻世界出品）

by Fractal Orange, Suo Hefu, Liu Yang, Yang Wanqing (分形橙子、索何夫、刘洋、杨晚晴)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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9.3Score

6Chapters

Synopsis

"Nebula" is a science fiction series that aims to deeply explore high-quality stories and create new classic works. The twelfth volume of "Descartes' Demon" contains new novellas by four senior authors. "Descartes' Demon" by Fractal Orange tells the story of the unexpected birth of super intelligence that quietly changes human history; "Snai Renshu" by Suo Hefu focuses on how the stolen consciousness of small people awakens when the times are overturned; "Valley of Silence" by Liu Yang outlines a mysterious and silent village; "Tower" by Yang Wanqing uses arbitrary language to depict the story of people in the data world pursuing the truth. These novels have diverse themes, exquisite settings, and narrated stories by their creators, creating a pleasant reading experience for readers. "Descartes' Demon" Fractal Orange Super intelligence has quietly arrived, and human history has changed overnight. When no one knows the past glory of civilization, are the remaining memories of individuals still reliable? "The Art of Benevolence" Suo Hefu Dr. Lieshan is a famous doctor who can help the world by hanging the pot, and he is also the executioner who replaces the flowers with flowers. Patients can exchange money for a healthy brain, but they cannot exchange for the life that was stolen. "Valley of Silence" Liu Yang The village is silent, the residents are missing, and the underground installations hide mysteries... Frequent visions occur in the isolated valley. What is unspeakable is not only the conspiracy, but also the truth behind it. "Tower" Yang Wanqing Xia Rui and Mei have an insight into how the city-state operates. The tower uses data to control everything, and the outside of the tower is completely different. Under order and rules, reality and the unknown disappeared, and they decided to join forces to take back their manipulated lives.

Reader comments

Descartes' Demon and the last article express deep thoughts on artificial intelligence. When artificial intelligence surpasses humans one day and takes over the world, it is very likely that humans will never stand up and be imprisoned in the false paradise created by artificial intelligence. Their destiny will always be controlled. Therefore, the development of AI can be very fast, but it cannot be unbalanced. It is necessary to ensure that artificial intelligence is always just a tool and not a god.
17 likes2y ago
Dr. Lieshan in "Sinai Renshu" struggles between morality and interests, which made me see the complexity of human nature. The mysterious atmosphere of "Silent Valley" fascinates me very much, and the writing style of Teacher Liu Yang cannot be said enough! Xia Rui and Mei in "Tower" bravely pursue the truth. I admire their courage. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
11 likes2y ago
They will no longer have the comfort of being a bee or a cog, no more virtual paradise and neat and indifferent eyes. They will be swept up in the torrent of life, rising and falling in pain and joy.
10 likes2y ago
Favorite Descartes' Demon
2 likes1y ago
Beef, special grade, 99%, pure! Quite refined!
1 like1y ago
It is a good work and makes people think
1 like9mo ago
A very exciting story about artificial intelligence. I don't mean to denigrate artificial intelligence. I just hope that more people will see such different ideas. . .
1 like11mo ago
Very good science fiction. "Descartes' Demon" and "The Tower" are very exciting discussions on consciousness, freedom and civilization.
1 like1y ago
The last article is very good
1y ago
This issue is pretty good
1y ago
Very interesting and super nice.
1y ago
Imagination is too rich
1y ago
Can I implore you to view your creation with approval? I pray for your kindness and compassion. ——Mary Shelley
1mo ago
This book is very philosophical
1mo ago
Well, no, no, no! Middle! !
11mo ago

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