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A review by desantismt
Little Computer People by Galen Surlak-Ramsey
4.0
I received this book for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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This was a great story about AI and what it possibly means for our future. It was also a fantastic look into the “God thought process.” One of my favorite ideas introduced here was why God might not talk to his creation. Gabe tries and tries to make Pi understand the world outside her computer, but he just can’t. The conceptual barrier is too great. This is an idea I hadn’t considered before, and it just fascinates me. I know there’s a lot out there I don’t understand, but this book really made me realize how much.
I quite enjoyed this. The characters were believable and realistic. The story conquered big-picture topics (like AI) without turning into a “fate of the world” tale. I liked that this was about the little people (no pun intended) and the impact of AI on their lives. It brought technological advancement into a “what does it mean for me” mindset, rather than a “how will technological advancement save/end the world” frame. Intriguing.
The author’s writing is easy and flows beautifully. There’s humor mixed in with the seriousness effortlessly. I appreciated the 10 types of people referenced in the first chapter, and the nod to True Lies was awesome. The ending was fulfilling and tied everything up nicely. I would readily read more from this author.
Read an excerpt and follow the Goddess Fish book tour here.
This was a great story about AI and what it possibly means for our future. It was also a fantastic look into the “God thought process.” One of my favorite ideas introduced here was why God might not talk to his creation. Gabe tries and tries to make Pi understand the world outside her computer, but he just can’t. The conceptual barrier is too great. This is an idea I hadn’t considered before, and it just fascinates me. I know there’s a lot out there I don’t understand, but this book really made me realize how much.
I quite enjoyed this. The characters were believable and realistic. The story conquered big-picture topics (like AI) without turning into a “fate of the world” tale. I liked that this was about the little people (no pun intended) and the impact of AI on their lives. It brought technological advancement into a “what does it mean for me” mindset, rather than a “how will technological advancement save/end the world” frame. Intriguing.
The author’s writing is easy and flows beautifully. There’s humor mixed in with the seriousness effortlessly. I appreciated the 10 types of people referenced in the first chapter, and the nod to True Lies was awesome. The ending was fulfilling and tied everything up nicely. I would readily read more from this author.