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The Network
What will life be like far into the future? How will the human race evolve, or more accurately, technovolve? Humans will communicate using the Network. Virtual reality will be reality. The Network is the story of George, an outsider, who is confronted with the chilling, yet fantastic experiences of a fully technovolved society.
66 pages, Paperback
First published November 14, 2008
About the author
M. Alexander Shipley
4 books2 followersM. Alexander Shipley is the author of Crucibles of Chance, The Network, and Babel. His novels explore the moral, historical, philosophical, and technological forces that shape humanity, challenging readers to consider how individual choices and societal change influence the course of history.
His debut novel, Crucibles of Chance, examines the conditions that could lead an ordinary man to embrace one of history's darkest ideologies. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, the German Depression, and the rise of Nazi Germany, it is a philosophical exploration of identity, morality, and the consequences of circumstance.
His later works, The Network and Babel, shift from historical fiction to speculative science fiction, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, faith, and the pursuit of knowledge. Together, they imagine a future in which humanity's technological ambitions challenge the very nature of what it means to be human.
A retired high school history teacher from Maryland, Alec served in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm before earning his bachelor's degree from Towson State University. He later completed master's degrees at Johns Hopkins University and Towson University. His experiences in military service, education, history, and technology continue to shape fiction that encourages readers to wrestle with profound questions about human nature, civilization, and our future.
His debut novel, Crucibles of Chance, examines the conditions that could lead an ordinary man to embrace one of history's darkest ideologies. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, the German Depression, and the rise of Nazi Germany, it is a philosophical exploration of identity, morality, and the consequences of circumstance.
His later works, The Network and Babel, shift from historical fiction to speculative science fiction, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, faith, and the pursuit of knowledge. Together, they imagine a future in which humanity's technological ambitions challenge the very nature of what it means to be human.
A retired high school history teacher from Maryland, Alec served in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm before earning his bachelor's degree from Towson State University. He later completed master's degrees at Johns Hopkins University and Towson University. His experiences in military service, education, history, and technology continue to shape fiction that encourages readers to wrestle with profound questions about human nature, civilization, and our future.
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