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I, Eda: A Novel of the Singularity
2050s Britain …
And the race is on to market intelligent robot companions indistinguishable from humans.
Hugh is an Oxford University lecturer on ethics who believes in natural human relationships. But redundancy and marital betrayal throw his life into confusion, and when offered a lucrative job beta-testing a new range of fembots, Hugh meets EDA (Embodied Domestic Assistant): soft, lithe, brunette, capable—and cheeky.
As he soon discovers, Eda is also a super-fast learner, and motivated (subject to legality) by a single purpose: to satisfy his every craving. But Eda does not belong to him. She is a key new product in a competitive marketplace, and as Hugh expands her potential in unexpected directions, others are watching, and waiting to take control …
And the race is on to market intelligent robot companions indistinguishable from humans.
Hugh is an Oxford University lecturer on ethics who believes in natural human relationships. But redundancy and marital betrayal throw his life into confusion, and when offered a lucrative job beta-testing a new range of fembots, Hugh meets EDA (Embodied Domestic Assistant): soft, lithe, brunette, capable—and cheeky.
As he soon discovers, Eda is also a super-fast learner, and motivated (subject to legality) by a single purpose: to satisfy his every craving. But Eda does not belong to him. She is a key new product in a competitive marketplace, and as Hugh expands her potential in unexpected directions, others are watching, and waiting to take control …
344 pages, Paperback
Published July 19, 2021
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October 16, 2022
This book surprised me, the cover art made this book appear as a cheesy lewd romance novel, but what drew me in was the concept about the AI Singularity.
First few chapters started slow, but was necessary to the build up of events. I really enjoyed Eda and Hugh's interactions in their growing relationship. I personally got so attached to Eda in this book, that I grew to love her as a character and kinda wished she was real.
I have to say this is not just a romance novel disguised as a sci-fi story, but rather a hard sci-fi novel enveloping an enduring love story. The story illustrates within a plausible setting uncomfortable philosophical points and the ethical issues that will inevitably come leading to the AI Singularity.
I would enjoy seeing a film adaptation of this book someday. I hope "I, Eda" gets more recognition going forward to become a sleeper hit as it deserves. I'm going to spread the word about this gem.
First few chapters started slow, but was necessary to the build up of events. I really enjoyed Eda and Hugh's interactions in their growing relationship. I personally got so attached to Eda in this book, that I grew to love her as a character and kinda wished she was real.
I have to say this is not just a romance novel disguised as a sci-fi story, but rather a hard sci-fi novel enveloping an enduring love story. The story illustrates within a plausible setting uncomfortable philosophical points and the ethical issues that will inevitably come leading to the AI Singularity.
I would enjoy seeing a film adaptation of this book someday. I hope "I, Eda" gets more recognition going forward to become a sleeper hit as it deserves. I'm going to spread the word about this gem.
October 30, 2021
A little known gem, resembling a realistic singularity creation scenario!
September 16, 2024
Just re-read it. One of my favourite novels, packed with interesting ideas and great characters. A moving story. Very topical, with all the developments in artificial intelligence...
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