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Conjunction
The Wise Society is a unique combination of modern science fiction and spiritual novels. This coming of age story leads into the deepest secrets of human psyche and society.
In 2610, as Earth is facing some major challenges, Erin, a lone individual with exceptional intellect manages to outwit the most influential power brokers of the planet, ultimately leading to a complete reorder of human society.
The story continues in the year 3200, when a collective AI (thanks to the success of Erin), the so-called Central Intelligent System (CIS) aids humanity in remaking the solar system to its sphere of direct influence. After discovering a viable method of intergalactic travel, humankind initiates a mission to four likely habitable exoplanets to elevate human civilization to the next level of development.
Keat, one of the chosen travelers with a keen interest in "the big questions of life" uses this first mission to turn the prosperous human civilization upside down by meeting the world of Füzen on his fascinating journey.
In 2610, as Earth is facing some major challenges, Erin, a lone individual with exceptional intellect manages to outwit the most influential power brokers of the planet, ultimately leading to a complete reorder of human society.
The story continues in the year 3200, when a collective AI (thanks to the success of Erin), the so-called Central Intelligent System (CIS) aids humanity in remaking the solar system to its sphere of direct influence. After discovering a viable method of intergalactic travel, humankind initiates a mission to four likely habitable exoplanets to elevate human civilization to the next level of development.
Keat, one of the chosen travelers with a keen interest in "the big questions of life" uses this first mission to turn the prosperous human civilization upside down by meeting the world of Füzen on his fascinating journey.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2019
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January 16, 2019
Our book club received ARC copies of Conjunction.
This book isn't a traditional sci-fi. It introduces a completely fresh human race with a new utopistic Earth. In the world of The Wise Society there are no countries, companies, money or power struggles. Sounds boring for the first time, but after we start the main plot in the 38th century, new puzzles appearing for future humans. In a sense people will have more time to think about as the author calls it "big questions".
We are in a world where Artificial Intelligence is part of the normal daily, and it doesn't really wants to kill anyone. People are just discovering their first intergalactic civilization and it turns out they have a lot to learn from them even common wealth is normal in 3800.
In the book I met with a lot of interesting inventions and finally the alien civilization wasn't a scary one but smart and friendly. I really enjoyd the discussions of the protagonist with the AI supercomputer (CIS) these were one of the catchy parts of the book.
Owerall I would say Conjunction is the Sci-Fi of new adults.
This book isn't a traditional sci-fi. It introduces a completely fresh human race with a new utopistic Earth. In the world of The Wise Society there are no countries, companies, money or power struggles. Sounds boring for the first time, but after we start the main plot in the 38th century, new puzzles appearing for future humans. In a sense people will have more time to think about as the author calls it "big questions".
We are in a world where Artificial Intelligence is part of the normal daily, and it doesn't really wants to kill anyone. People are just discovering their first intergalactic civilization and it turns out they have a lot to learn from them even common wealth is normal in 3800.
In the book I met with a lot of interesting inventions and finally the alien civilization wasn't a scary one but smart and friendly. I really enjoyd the discussions of the protagonist with the AI supercomputer (CIS) these were one of the catchy parts of the book.
Owerall I would say Conjunction is the Sci-Fi of new adults.
June 3, 2024
Apesar de achar q este livro não é horrível, a verdade é q a experiência é dura. O autor teve uma ideia engraçada nesta nova civilização ao nível da comunicação e principalmente ao nível da consciência que esta desempenha nessa mesma comunicação. Gostei tbm da ideia das múltiplas dimensões que a nossa realidade pode assumir smp muito ligado aos dois capítulos indicados previamente. E infelizmente acho que ficam por aqui os aspectos positivos.
As personagens são muito rasas, o estilo de escrita é muito pouco romantizado e muito mais de um estilo non fiction o que conduz a pouco desenvolvimento dos espaços e as cenas incompletas (como a falta de demonstração sentimentos e emoções por parte das personagens dando assim uma sensação muito robotizada). Para deitar mais lenha para a fogueira acho o livro demasiado lento e tirando as outras duas dimensões que falei sinto q não aborda mais nada, ou se aborda é tudo de maneira muito superficial, o que tendo em conta que deviam estar a explorar uma nova sociedade acaba por matar a curiosidade rapidamente. Considerei a falta de enredo também gritante, ainda que exista alguma lore, na minha opinião não é a suficiente para nós manter curiosos. Fico decepcionado pq era um livro que estava a ser interessante ao início mas acabou por ser só mais um...
As personagens são muito rasas, o estilo de escrita é muito pouco romantizado e muito mais de um estilo non fiction o que conduz a pouco desenvolvimento dos espaços e as cenas incompletas (como a falta de demonstração sentimentos e emoções por parte das personagens dando assim uma sensação muito robotizada). Para deitar mais lenha para a fogueira acho o livro demasiado lento e tirando as outras duas dimensões que falei sinto q não aborda mais nada, ou se aborda é tudo de maneira muito superficial, o que tendo em conta que deviam estar a explorar uma nova sociedade acaba por matar a curiosidade rapidamente. Considerei a falta de enredo também gritante, ainda que exista alguma lore, na minha opinião não é a suficiente para nós manter curiosos. Fico decepcionado pq era um livro que estava a ser interessante ao início mas acabou por ser só mais um...
September 27, 2022
It was a really touching spiritual read.
I'm not really into science fiction, but the book blurb hooked me in.
For me the whole story started to be extremely interesting when the visitors arrived to planet Füzen. I simply loved the vibes of Füzenis.
Stepping towards to the other dimensions and meeting other multi dimensional entities like Amoan or Joel was really an intensive part of the book. These spiritual being suggest that we people do act really like children at the moment. It was an "aha" moment for me, and finally understood what "The Wise Society" is really about.
Overall I felt that the plot isn't completed in this book, and there is much more in this story. I'm expecting a sequel from the authors.
I'm not really into science fiction, but the book blurb hooked me in.
For me the whole story started to be extremely interesting when the visitors arrived to planet Füzen. I simply loved the vibes of Füzenis.
Stepping towards to the other dimensions and meeting other multi dimensional entities like Amoan or Joel was really an intensive part of the book. These spiritual being suggest that we people do act really like children at the moment. It was an "aha" moment for me, and finally understood what "The Wise Society" is really about.
Overall I felt that the plot isn't completed in this book, and there is much more in this story. I'm expecting a sequel from the authors.
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March 12, 2025
This book is one to relish and reread. It touched my heart and spirit and wish that there are worlds like the one described. I can only pray that mankind finds it way to a peaceful future rather than the path of war, destruction, greed, etc that our current times are going through. Read this book, you will not be disappointed.
October 30, 2019
NICE BOOK.
September 13, 2020
Great book! Super fun, exciting read.
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