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Duplicate: An Installed Intelligence Prequel
Upon death, the neurological data that composes one's personality is downloaded and installed onto computers in the next evolution from A.I.s. These programs are known as installed intelligences, or I.I.s, and they are the secret to human immortality. In recent years, the installation process has open up for the wealthy public as a means to keep family members alive after their body has died.
This is the story of a man who is mistaken for dead and has his mind installed before recovering and becoming the first living person with an I.I. of him or herself.
Cover art by Jake@jcalebdesign.com
This is the story of a man who is mistaken for dead and has his mind installed before recovering and becoming the first living person with an I.I. of him or herself.
Cover art by Jake@jcalebdesign.com
- GenresScience Fiction
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 30, 2015
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About the author
Phoenix Ward
32 books9 followersPhoenix Ward is the author of thought-provoking science fiction and fantasy. The inventive mind behind A Guardian Angel, Oneironaut, the Alfred Arnold Saga, and the Installed Intelligence series, Phoenix captures the bizarre eccentricities that make reading unique.
Phoenix wears pajama pants under his jeans in the winter and has a ham tattooed on his chest. He draws inspiration from such science fiction legends as Philip K. Dick and Isaac Asimov. He currently resides in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Phoenix wears pajama pants under his jeans in the winter and has a ham tattooed on his chest. He draws inspiration from such science fiction legends as Philip K. Dick and Isaac Asimov. He currently resides in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
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January 1, 2017
Gloria examined the different display types that the moratorium offered with a look of disdain. She didn't like how clean and sterile the place felt. It reminded her of the stories of dentist offices that her father would tell her from his own childhood.
The same kind of anxiety gripped her, and when Gloria was anxious, it made her cold and a little bit angry. The screen she liked the most was formed in the shape of a slight arc with a smaller, circular display in the center. She thought that it would have been to Chris's liking. He was always a fan of the unorthodox and the eccentric. God, she thought, I really need to get some sleep.
Very interesting, wish it had been longer though *pouts*
The same kind of anxiety gripped her, and when Gloria was anxious, it made her cold and a little bit angry. The screen she liked the most was formed in the shape of a slight arc with a smaller, circular display in the center. She thought that it would have been to Chris's liking. He was always a fan of the unorthodox and the eccentric. God, she thought, I really need to get some sleep.
Very interesting, wish it had been longer though *pouts*
February 6, 2018
Meh
Dialogue is a bit unrealistic. General human interactions were unrealistic. The premise is really cool, and I think a lot could be done to expand on something like this as a larger series. Later. If the story telling improves. Unfortunately, the people in this fictional world were... idiots. Like, if anyone put ten seconds of thought into this story’s scenario, I’m pretty sure the end of this short story would come as no surprise. The ethics involved in something like this... a whole epic might start to encompass this thought experiment. A tidbit like this, though, is barely a blip on the radar. More thought could be put into this, even as a short story.
Dialogue is a bit unrealistic. General human interactions were unrealistic. The premise is really cool, and I think a lot could be done to expand on something like this as a larger series. Later. If the story telling improves. Unfortunately, the people in this fictional world were... idiots. Like, if anyone put ten seconds of thought into this story’s scenario, I’m pretty sure the end of this short story would come as no surprise. The ethics involved in something like this... a whole epic might start to encompass this thought experiment. A tidbit like this, though, is barely a blip on the radar. More thought could be put into this, even as a short story.
June 7, 2018
The premise is intriguing and drew me in. The idea of the immortal soul is not a new concept, but mix it with science and tech and you have a fascinating story. The ethics and legal barriers to such a practice could be explored more in a longer novella or novel.
Although intriguing, I could have done with a little more explanation. Short stories don't lend themselves well to in-depth back stories or info dumps, and that's why I think this story would work well as a longer story.
Although intriguing, I could have done with a little more explanation. Short stories don't lend themselves well to in-depth back stories or info dumps, and that's why I think this story would work well as a longer story.
February 23, 2018
As much as I don't care for short stories, I really like this one. It takes something special to write a short story and in this, my first read from author Phoenix ward, it all comes together for an enjoyable short read. The only way it could be better would be to expand to a longer story.
August 11, 2020
Nothing special, just an extension of Star Trek voyager concepts.
Nothing special, just an extension of Star Trek voyager concepts from the notion of the hologram doctor. The creation of non-corporeal beings, humanity is not ready for the future.
Nothing special, just an extension of Star Trek voyager concepts from the notion of the hologram doctor. The creation of non-corporeal beings, humanity is not ready for the future.
August 26, 2018
Rose
What an interesting concept this is. Phoenix Ward is putting a new twist in brains. I enjoyed finding the unique turns in this unusual story.
What an interesting concept this is. Phoenix Ward is putting a new twist in brains. I enjoyed finding the unique turns in this unusual story.
December 29, 2018
Needs some proofreading. Interesting concept.
February 20, 2017
Interesting
This is of course a short story, but it feels like only one chapter in a larger context, so it ends rather abruptly. Either way, it's an interesting thought experiment, and worth your time to read.
This is of course a short story, but it feels like only one chapter in a larger context, so it ends rather abruptly. Either way, it's an interesting thought experiment, and worth your time to read.
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