Upgrade

by Louis Rosenberg

The year is 2058 and life is lived entirely online, everything bright and colorful and utterly convenient. It’s a glowing – glitzy - glorious world… and every time another "UPGRADE" hits, things just keep getting better! Among the millions of happy citizens is Member Avery J. Mankin, a real “Mainstreamer” by any standard. At least he was, until that awful day he was falsely accused of high crimes against The System and found himself fighting for his very life... Written by Louis Rosenberg, with artwork by Stan Timmons, “UPGRADE” is a full color GRAPHIC NOVEL in the classic sci-fi satire style. ...EMBRACE!

Genres: Fiction

106 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2012

About the author

Louis Rosenberg, PhD is a writer, researcher, and entrepreneur. He is currently CEO and Chief Scientist of Unanimous AI, a company that pursues Collective Superintelligence. A prolific inventor, Rosenberg has been awarded over 350 patents for his work in virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. He earned his PhD from Stanford University and was a tenured professor at California State University. Rosenberg is known for developing the first mixed reality system when working for NASA and Air Force Research Laboratory. In 1993, Rosenberg founded of the early virtual reality company, Immersion (NASDAQ: IMMR) and later the 3D graphics company Microscribe. His AI-related fiction includes the graphic novels UPGRADE, MONKEY ROOM, ARRIVAL MIND, and ONE OF US. He was also the screenwriter of the award-winning web series, LAB RATS. His non-fiction includes OUR NEXT REALITY from Hachette Book Group. Rosenberg writes often for VentureBeat and other publications.

Reviews

[Brijesh Kartha · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a fair story but the graphic element did not add much for me, specifically with respect to this story. The nature of cyber world is not unique and the pacing seemed rushed. Before any character could be really developed the story had reached its conclusion.

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[Outland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic sci-fi...

[Outland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic sci-fi. As good as Part I.