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UBIX
244 pages, Paperback
Published November 9, 2024
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December 6, 2024
In “UBIX,” author Jack Phillip Hall takes readers on a thought-provoking adventure into a future not too far away from our own. The year is 2049, and technology has advanced to play a huge role in all aspects of human lives. The narrative centers around Detective Jess Blair. She takes on a case when her former lover Tim Ames mysteriously falls into a coma. Ames, a retired professor, lives in a smart house located in the forests of Humboldt County, California. Blair soon discovers a connection between Ames and others who have also mysteriously fallen into comas. The investigation leads down a path that intertwines elements of technology, consciousness, and at the core, humanity.
Blair soon discovers an enigmatic entity that calls itself UBIX. It claims to be part of a collective alien consciousness that has evolved away from physical form. UBIX seeks omniscience by gathering knowledge from all life forms throughout the universe. UBIX presents a thought-provoking dilemma about the nature of knowledge and the risks that humans take by continuing to increase our reliance on technology.
As the protagonist Blair delves deeper into the mystery of what happened to Ames, she makes some startling discoveries about the others who also appear to have been affected by this entity. She is in a race against time because she learns that many of the others have not survived, and Ames’ body is starting to fail.
Hall skillfully blends the science fiction aspects of the novel with emotional depth. The protagonist Blair must grapple with her unresolved feelings for Ames while also dealing with the ominous implications of UBIX’s mission. The future of humanity is at stake. It is fascinating to see how the lack of senses, such as touch and smell, negatively affects UBIX’s ability to gain emotional understanding. It raises an interesting question about what happens when knowledge is pursued through technology while excluding human experience. This thought struck me as I read, and it has stayed with me, even as I write this. Hall’s presentation of 2049 is very believable, and a bit unnerving, as our society moves forward with smart technology. We must make sure that we do not lose our humanity in the process.
Readers will find themselves really enjoying “UBIX.” It is a fantastic work of fiction that has well-drawn characters and well-described settings. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction. I also recommend it as a selection for readers’ groups. Interesting discussions will be guaranteed. I look forward to reading more works by this talented author.
Blair soon discovers an enigmatic entity that calls itself UBIX. It claims to be part of a collective alien consciousness that has evolved away from physical form. UBIX seeks omniscience by gathering knowledge from all life forms throughout the universe. UBIX presents a thought-provoking dilemma about the nature of knowledge and the risks that humans take by continuing to increase our reliance on technology.
As the protagonist Blair delves deeper into the mystery of what happened to Ames, she makes some startling discoveries about the others who also appear to have been affected by this entity. She is in a race against time because she learns that many of the others have not survived, and Ames’ body is starting to fail.
Hall skillfully blends the science fiction aspects of the novel with emotional depth. The protagonist Blair must grapple with her unresolved feelings for Ames while also dealing with the ominous implications of UBIX’s mission. The future of humanity is at stake. It is fascinating to see how the lack of senses, such as touch and smell, negatively affects UBIX’s ability to gain emotional understanding. It raises an interesting question about what happens when knowledge is pursued through technology while excluding human experience. This thought struck me as I read, and it has stayed with me, even as I write this. Hall’s presentation of 2049 is very believable, and a bit unnerving, as our society moves forward with smart technology. We must make sure that we do not lose our humanity in the process.
Readers will find themselves really enjoying “UBIX.” It is a fantastic work of fiction that has well-drawn characters and well-described settings. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction. I also recommend it as a selection for readers’ groups. Interesting discussions will be guaranteed. I look forward to reading more works by this talented author.
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