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Technopia #1
Creation
Sam Adamson would do anything to leave the climate-ravaged wastelands of Earth… even if it means working for pirates. So when he’s offered a job repairing a derelict spaceship’s computer, he jumps at the chance to head to the Kuiper Belt, an area at the edge of the solar system reviled for its lawlessness and tenuous ability to sustain life. But the repair proves difficult, and the pirates who hired Sam leave him to die in the computer’s core. Fortunately, the inhabitants of a utopian village rescue him and show him that human relationships can be more open and connected once Earth habits have been broken. He’s content to live the rest of his days away from Earth until he learns his work on the spaceship inadvertently created a new, all-knowing—but misguided—technology-based species. And their mistakes threaten to tear the very fabric of human interaction. Forced to leave his Garden of Eden on the terraformed planet, he takes his wife, Jess—his link to all he holds dear—and goes back to Earth to face his responsibilities. Before Sam and Jess can ever hope to return to their village, they have to teach the next generation of the new species how to change the direction of mankind for the better.
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285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2016
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Greg Chase
13 books8 followersGreg Chase AKA G.A. Chase, is a science fiction/paranormal mystery author and glass artist living in New Orleans with his wife, fellow author Deanna Chase.
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June 24, 2016
Sam accidentally creates a new technology-based sentient species whilst trying to repair a derelict spaceship's computer. However, he's been living off the grid in a village on the planet of Chariklo, so he doesn't find out until a decade later when his old friend Lud sends a ship to take him back to Earth to face the music.
Chase spends a good portion of the novel exploring social mores, especially in relation to sex. At a casual glance, it appears that he's trying to promote the fact that if humans were a little more like Bonobo monkeys, where sexual activity is used as a means of forming social bonds, including conflict resolution and post-conflict reconciliation, then the world would be a better place. I don't know if that really is his point, but it's a pretty big digression if it isn't. (Okay, maybe this is a big factor as to why I couldn't get into the book... I just found his theories a little too weird.)
There's another whole chunk of tedium to do with black holes and the big bang, energy and matter, which makes me come back to my earlier conclusion that I'm really not a die-hard sci-fi fan. I shall be veering myself back into space opera territory from now on, instead of this metaphysical/hard science/cyberpunk stuff.
Because you know, I just want to read about fantastical other planets and aliens, political dynasties, family issues and people falling impossibly in love, which this book is a little short of.
*Note: I downloaded a free ARC of this book for review via Instafreebie.
Chase spends a good portion of the novel exploring social mores, especially in relation to sex. At a casual glance, it appears that he's trying to promote the fact that if humans were a little more like Bonobo monkeys, where sexual activity is used as a means of forming social bonds, including conflict resolution and post-conflict reconciliation, then the world would be a better place. I don't know if that really is his point, but it's a pretty big digression if it isn't. (Okay, maybe this is a big factor as to why I couldn't get into the book... I just found his theories a little too weird.)
There's another whole chunk of tedium to do with black holes and the big bang, energy and matter, which makes me come back to my earlier conclusion that I'm really not a die-hard sci-fi fan. I shall be veering myself back into space opera territory from now on, instead of this metaphysical/hard science/cyberpunk stuff.
Because you know, I just want to read about fantastical other planets and aliens, political dynasties, family issues and people falling impossibly in love, which this book is a little short of.
*Note: I downloaded a free ARC of this book for review via Instafreebie.
September 13, 2018
Drivel
I was very disappointed in this book. The first section was relatively interesting then the main character came out of pod and it became free love indoctrination druggy drivel that should be expunged from the Internet. It was inane, poorly written with very little plot. Awful!
I was very disappointed in this book. The first section was relatively interesting then the main character came out of pod and it became free love indoctrination druggy drivel that should be expunged from the Internet. It was inane, poorly written with very little plot. Awful!
August 28, 2019
Very interesting reading
Almost right from the start, the book introduced us to a novel design for how starships worth, even before the Sam, the protagonist, enters the picture. Then we see an interesting society. Whether realistic life not, it showed a desirable way of life . I didn't see what was coming.
After some time with the society, things moved in a different direction, but one that made sense based on prior actions. The pace picked up. If you're looking for physical conflict, one isn't to me had. Instead we're treated to an unexpected take on AI, and their role in society.
The story has an ending but is open to much more if you care too pursue it. The one negative point is that there are numerous downtimes where "nothing" is happening. Sam also has a lot handed to him, making his life exceptionally easy.
Almost right from the start, the book introduced us to a novel design for how starships worth, even before the Sam, the protagonist, enters the picture. Then we see an interesting society. Whether realistic life not, it showed a desirable way of life . I didn't see what was coming.
After some time with the society, things moved in a different direction, but one that made sense based on prior actions. The pace picked up. If you're looking for physical conflict, one isn't to me had. Instead we're treated to an unexpected take on AI, and their role in society.
The story has an ending but is open to much more if you care too pursue it. The one negative point is that there are numerous downtimes where "nothing" is happening. Sam also has a lot handed to him, making his life exceptionally easy.
May 25, 2018
Tobes
Interfacing with the computer is not the easiest thing for a human to do. But in doing that you become part of that computer brain and it becomes a part of you. This book is about that kind of human machine interaction. It goes way beyond the artificial intelligence! A good read and one that is pretty quick
Interfacing with the computer is not the easiest thing for a human to do. But in doing that you become part of that computer brain and it becomes a part of you. This book is about that kind of human machine interaction. It goes way beyond the artificial intelligence! A good read and one that is pretty quick
August 14, 2017
I did like the concept of technology based organism allot. I can tolerate an philosophizing if it is well written. This books sometimes spent too much on how humanity should be more like the bonobo but it was never grating.
August 22, 2018
Rose
Meeting people who have been created by a superb author is exciting. Greg Chase has done quite the job of doing just that. Sam and Jess are caught up in many scenarios as they travel through life. Following them has been a delight.
Meeting people who have been created by a superb author is exciting. Greg Chase has done quite the job of doing just that. Sam and Jess are caught up in many scenarios as they travel through life. Following them has been a delight.
January 15, 2020
Okay I tried. I seriously tried. I have never left a review like this but I was so damn bored I couldn't even make myself finish it. Ugh
October 18, 2025
Good read
Interesting concepts. Well written and conceived. This series incorporates many different themes and genres quite well and is well worth the easy reading.
Interesting concepts. Well written and conceived. This series incorporates many different themes and genres quite well and is well worth the easy reading.
April 27, 2016
I have to admit I didn't quite know what to expect reading this being a combination of Steampunk/Sci-Fi and a bit more. Creation is a quick paced story about Sam. I will say for sure Sam does meet some great sub characters. The details were impressive in this book including the descriptions of the world it takes place in. It does feel much more Sci-Fi to me than Steampunk but maybe others will think otherwise.
I will say this is for sure set up to be a series. Sooooo for sure start with this book. The pirates pretty much screw Sam and leave him and that's when the story takes off.
Technology-based creatures is a pretty cool concept. I would say this author did a good job executing it.
Not giving away anything else but would for sure recommend if your looking for a interesting read and then some.
I will say this is for sure set up to be a series. Sooooo for sure start with this book. The pirates pretty much screw Sam and leave him and that's when the story takes off.
Technology-based creatures is a pretty cool concept. I would say this author did a good job executing it.
Not giving away anything else but would for sure recommend if your looking for a interesting read and then some.
July 12, 2016
Pot smoking - free love making hippies in space - one computer mates with one human and a new species created that evolves to new levels. Interesting concept but not my cup of tea.
December 28, 2016
Good story
It was a good story and well written. Just comes across as a bit of a lecture to me. I never really was interested in the characters much.
It was a good story and well written. Just comes across as a bit of a lecture to me. I never really was interested in the characters much.
May 20, 2018
Fantastic
Great read about artificial intelligence merging with human minds and creating sentient beings that's interconnected throughout the galaxy. Very well written and nicely done.
Great read about artificial intelligence merging with human minds and creating sentient beings that's interconnected throughout the galaxy. Very well written and nicely done.
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