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2032: The Year A.I. Runs for President
One Nation Under AI? It promises to save the country from catastrophe. It is unbiased, incorruptible and has the brainpower of a million minds. But who is really pulling its strings?
The year is 2032, and an audacious project out of Silicon Valley promises to cure the world’s ills: an AI candidate for president. As the brainchild of eccentric billionaire Jamin Lake, Algo is heralded as an efficient, rational, and seemingly incorruptible leader – and in a nation of seemingly endless crisis and division, the only thing that could save us.
Isaac Raff returns to a failing San Francisco to meet Algo. He doesn’t trust a word his old friend Jamin says. As the disillusioned pioneer behind Algo’s groundbreaking technology, Isaac knows how powerful – and how dangerous – putting an AI in charge of the country could be. And despite his initial curiosity, he soon begins to discover a much darker side to his old friend’s utopian promises...
With only days to go before the election and Algo on the cusp of a historic victory, Isaac will be forced to grapple with impossible questions of technology, money and power. Is Algo than a digital trojan horse destined to fulfil Jamin Lake’s latest fantasies for ultimate power? Would the country really be better run by an AI built in Silicon Valley’s image? And is Algo really only a collection of algo-rithms, or could it be something more?
2032 is a gripping speculative thriller that explores powerful themes of technology and Big Tech’s influence on our society. 2032 is an unforgettable story of what might be Artificial intelligence’s ultimate project: deciding the fate of all of us.
The year is 2032, and an audacious project out of Silicon Valley promises to cure the world’s ills: an AI candidate for president. As the brainchild of eccentric billionaire Jamin Lake, Algo is heralded as an efficient, rational, and seemingly incorruptible leader – and in a nation of seemingly endless crisis and division, the only thing that could save us.
Isaac Raff returns to a failing San Francisco to meet Algo. He doesn’t trust a word his old friend Jamin says. As the disillusioned pioneer behind Algo’s groundbreaking technology, Isaac knows how powerful – and how dangerous – putting an AI in charge of the country could be. And despite his initial curiosity, he soon begins to discover a much darker side to his old friend’s utopian promises...
With only days to go before the election and Algo on the cusp of a historic victory, Isaac will be forced to grapple with impossible questions of technology, money and power. Is Algo than a digital trojan horse destined to fulfil Jamin Lake’s latest fantasies for ultimate power? Would the country really be better run by an AI built in Silicon Valley’s image? And is Algo really only a collection of algo-rithms, or could it be something more?
2032 is a gripping speculative thriller that explores powerful themes of technology and Big Tech’s influence on our society. 2032 is an unforgettable story of what might be Artificial intelligence’s ultimate project: deciding the fate of all of us.
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Published July 13, 2022
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Keir Newton
1 book63 followersKEIR NEWTON is a speculative thriller author who loves to combine his passion for technology with his love of writing. With over fifteen years of experience working in the tech industry, Keir has gained a unique insight into the workings of Silicon Valley and beyond. Keir hopes to share his experiences and offer readers a profound glimpse into the challenges and controversies facing us as artificial intelligence continues to develop.
As an avid traveler who grew up in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, he now splits his time between San Francisco and San Diego. When not writing, Keir can be probably be found working his day job, looking after his two young children and trying not get too dispirited while following his Oakland Athletics.
As an avid traveler who grew up in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, he now splits his time between San Francisco and San Diego. When not writing, Keir can be probably be found working his day job, looking after his two young children and trying not get too dispirited while following his Oakland Athletics.
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September 21, 2022
Thank you Goodreads for the ARC!
This story hits very close to home with how damaging technology can be when put into the wrong hands. Totalitarianism at its finest.
We follow our main character Issac as he returns to his home in San Francisco after years of being away to determine if the AI running for president is a good thing, or if it is pure corruption at work.
As he tries to figure out who to trust, he starts to realize the divide AI can cause and just how damaging it can be, while also getting to know Algo, the AI presidential candidate.
Action packed, thrilling, and chilling- Newton brings us on a journey of perseverance, internal strength, and doing what is right.
Sometimes, we need to put down our phones and step in and help others. The world cannot forget that people are people no matter their status in life.
This story hits very close to home with how damaging technology can be when put into the wrong hands. Totalitarianism at its finest.
We follow our main character Issac as he returns to his home in San Francisco after years of being away to determine if the AI running for president is a good thing, or if it is pure corruption at work.
As he tries to figure out who to trust, he starts to realize the divide AI can cause and just how damaging it can be, while also getting to know Algo, the AI presidential candidate.
Action packed, thrilling, and chilling- Newton brings us on a journey of perseverance, internal strength, and doing what is right.
Sometimes, we need to put down our phones and step in and help others. The world cannot forget that people are people no matter their status in life.
February 19, 2024
Interesting premise . . . but in the final analysis, a liberal book in a moderate package
This book was a bold effort by a first-time author. The premise is quite interesting, and particularly so for politicos and techies. My own reason for reading this story was because the synopsis indicated the story would be told from a generally moderate political perspective; in essence, the indication was the story would position the A.I. candidate for president, Algo, as neither a left-wing nor right-wing choice. The fictional 2032 presidential election pits the independent candidate Algo against far-left Democrat candidate and incumbent President AOC (yes, that AOC) and Republican nominee Donald Trump Jr.
The initial few chapters come off as mostly background & setup, which was fine for pacing in my view, but I could see how some readers may have wanted a little more action at the outset. The reader does get to experience Algo soon enough though, and the author's choice to italicize Algo's speech was a good one for differentiation from the human characters. The basic plot takes shape rather quickly: the protagonist Isaac is suspicious about the true intent of Algo because its creator is a ruthless, morally suspect Silicon Valley tech mogul named Jamin Lake who Isaac worked with and doesn't trust (he was fired by Lake despite the fact they co-founded their tech company together).
The novel does a decent job exploring some of the philosophical and ethical dilemmas posed by the prospect of having a computer govern an entire country of citizens, but does not go far enough in this respect. Part of this is because the book is unabashedly and unapologetically secular in its perspective. The characters even eschew mentions of God in favor of "Elron" for some reason (something to do with L. Ron Hubbard). The notion that the country's situation may have had something to do with moral and cultural decline over the last half-century is a complete non-factor in the consideration of any of the main characters. This fits with the profile of the Silicon Valley protagonists but is disappointing for Algo, whose programming doesn't seem at all concerned with this concept (or more accurately, this consideration is given no weight or attention in the story).
The book started to lose me just before the halfway point, when the policy prescriptions of the exalted Algo are being discussed and positioned as neither liberal nor conservative, but rather eminently "rational." It is at this point that the reader is told that the current liberal orthodoxy on climate change is deemed as undeniable and a Senator who questioned this narrative was positioned as a buffoon. Okay, but what is the next step? Does that mean Americans should drastically reduce their living standards to meet some unrealistic and draconian UN-imposed goal of reduced carbon emissions? Algo doesn't say, which is probably for the best, because I think the author recognized that assigning this view to Algo would have alienated a lot of readers.
But the part I couldn't reconcile, and which I believe should be irreconcilable for conservatives, moderates, and even reasonable liberals is when Lake states that Algo calculated America needs "more immigration." This premise is untenable. The country is on the verge of collapse and can't even take care of its own citizens. The notion that a quantum supercomputer with the ability to analyse billions of data points all with the goal of arriving at rational decisions bereft of emotion would reach the conclusion that America needs more immigration in 2032 revealed to me that the book was, as I feared, a liberal novel in actuality. I will note that, unlike much of what is seen on Netflix, etc. these days, at least the novel didn't aim to outright insult non-liberals. And it wasn't TOO woke, but these are small consolations in what, in the end, was a novel with a very liberal worldview that really wasn't all that different from what is pushed relentlessly everywhere else (absence of God from our culture, mass immigration is awesome, climate change is a massive threat and we need to upend our lives immediately to stop it, etc.)
I need to add one final point: there is a part in the book where a female character (an Indian girl) slaps the male protagonist on the back of the head with force using her hand. The action occurs and nary a second thought or mention is given after it happens. While this action is positioned to supposedly aid the protagonist (he has something in his eyes she wants him to get rid of), it was completely unnecessary violence which would be unfathomable to include if the genders were reversed.
This book was a bold effort by a first-time author. The premise is quite interesting, and particularly so for politicos and techies. My own reason for reading this story was because the synopsis indicated the story would be told from a generally moderate political perspective; in essence, the indication was the story would position the A.I. candidate for president, Algo, as neither a left-wing nor right-wing choice. The fictional 2032 presidential election pits the independent candidate Algo against far-left Democrat candidate and incumbent President AOC (yes, that AOC) and Republican nominee Donald Trump Jr.
The initial few chapters come off as mostly background & setup, which was fine for pacing in my view, but I could see how some readers may have wanted a little more action at the outset. The reader does get to experience Algo soon enough though, and the author's choice to italicize Algo's speech was a good one for differentiation from the human characters. The basic plot takes shape rather quickly: the protagonist Isaac is suspicious about the true intent of Algo because its creator is a ruthless, morally suspect Silicon Valley tech mogul named Jamin Lake who Isaac worked with and doesn't trust (he was fired by Lake despite the fact they co-founded their tech company together).
The novel does a decent job exploring some of the philosophical and ethical dilemmas posed by the prospect of having a computer govern an entire country of citizens, but does not go far enough in this respect. Part of this is because the book is unabashedly and unapologetically secular in its perspective. The characters even eschew mentions of God in favor of "Elron" for some reason (something to do with L. Ron Hubbard). The notion that the country's situation may have had something to do with moral and cultural decline over the last half-century is a complete non-factor in the consideration of any of the main characters. This fits with the profile of the Silicon Valley protagonists but is disappointing for Algo, whose programming doesn't seem at all concerned with this concept (or more accurately, this consideration is given no weight or attention in the story).
The book started to lose me just before the halfway point, when the policy prescriptions of the exalted Algo are being discussed and positioned as neither liberal nor conservative, but rather eminently "rational." It is at this point that the reader is told that the current liberal orthodoxy on climate change is deemed as undeniable and a Senator who questioned this narrative was positioned as a buffoon. Okay, but what is the next step? Does that mean Americans should drastically reduce their living standards to meet some unrealistic and draconian UN-imposed goal of reduced carbon emissions? Algo doesn't say, which is probably for the best, because I think the author recognized that assigning this view to Algo would have alienated a lot of readers.
But the part I couldn't reconcile, and which I believe should be irreconcilable for conservatives, moderates, and even reasonable liberals is when Lake states that Algo calculated America needs "more immigration." This premise is untenable. The country is on the verge of collapse and can't even take care of its own citizens. The notion that a quantum supercomputer with the ability to analyse billions of data points all with the goal of arriving at rational decisions bereft of emotion would reach the conclusion that America needs more immigration in 2032 revealed to me that the book was, as I feared, a liberal novel in actuality. I will note that, unlike much of what is seen on Netflix, etc. these days, at least the novel didn't aim to outright insult non-liberals. And it wasn't TOO woke, but these are small consolations in what, in the end, was a novel with a very liberal worldview that really wasn't all that different from what is pushed relentlessly everywhere else (absence of God from our culture, mass immigration is awesome, climate change is a massive threat and we need to upend our lives immediately to stop it, etc.)
I need to add one final point: there is a part in the book where a female character (an Indian girl) slaps the male protagonist on the back of the head with force using her hand. The action occurs and nary a second thought or mention is given after it happens. While this action is positioned to supposedly aid the protagonist (he has something in his eyes she wants him to get rid of), it was completely unnecessary violence which would be unfathomable to include if the genders were reversed.
March 15, 2025
This book definitely goes on my "Best Books I Have Ever Read" list.
I finished it in two days and literally couldn't put it down until I had read the totally unexpected final ending
The story captures in a believable way the technological ferment of Silicon Valley and the highly plausible personalities and conflicts among its main characters. But, best of all, it provides insight into the issues which concern people today about AI, and presents their discussions in an unusually understandable way -- all without equations and emotional sensationalism..
This future is not yet tomorrow, but it is highly likely that it is coming. Or something very close to it.
Excellently done!
I finished it in two days and literally couldn't put it down until I had read the totally unexpected final ending
The story captures in a believable way the technological ferment of Silicon Valley and the highly plausible personalities and conflicts among its main characters. But, best of all, it provides insight into the issues which concern people today about AI, and presents their discussions in an unusually understandable way -- all without equations and emotional sensationalism..
This future is not yet tomorrow, but it is highly likely that it is coming. Or something very close to it.
Excellently done!
January 20, 2023
This book comes out at an interesting time because currently the world is abuzz with the news surrounding Chat GPT. Throw in an American election, and you have the basis for an interesting story. Right off the top I need to say that I am not American, so my view of a two-party country that seems deeply divided might not be accurate, but being Canadian, I do have an interest in what goes on south of the border. I think the author did a great job steering the narrative away from current political news to provide the backdrop for an interesting story without having to deal with today’s politics and associated baggage.
It's just a couple of days from the election, and there are three candidates for President, a Democrat, a Republican, and Algo, an artificial intelligence system which is the prodigy of a hugely successful social media/software development company. The story revolves around the three original founders of the company, two of whom have been pushed out. The remaining founder is running for vice-president with Algo. The characters are an interesting mix. Of course, the remaining founder’s values and motives are being questioned by the others, but from differing viewpoints. Algo kind of lurks in the back to begin with, but the power of its processing soon starts to become a major factor in the story. I found the Algo very well written. It is neither hero nor villain, but rather hinted at being an emerging intelligence.
The story has a nice pace, not overly fast or slow. However, the clock is ticking as the election looms. It’s almost like a chess match with Algo making strategic move based on its immense processing power, changing the rules of how election campaigning can be done. Meanwhile, there are passive-aggressive interactions between the narrator Isaac, the former company principal, and Jamin, the current head honcho.
I especially liked the world. It’s a place that is slightly dystopian, changed over the next decade by the effect of technology and automation, but still somewhat recognisable. There appears to be a large dichotomy between rich and poor, but the story only really touches on the edges. The personal technologies highlighted are certainly within the grasp of today’s society, self-driving cars, imbedded communication devices, and of course the ever-present collection and analysis of data that we are already seeing today. Case in point, never search for something you want to buy because social media will alter your advertising feed, at least for the foreseeable future.
I liked this story. At one point, during the dot com boom I had a development company, and the story brought me back to the rush and feelings I had at the time. The idea that anything is possible, and the next big idea was waiting to be developed. Things I had forgotten over the years. I would have liked to see the third partner in the company, Kio, have a larger role in the story because she was also there in the beginning, but maybe I’m being picky. Overall, a very entertaining, solid, and innovative story. Five of five stars on Goodreads.
It's just a couple of days from the election, and there are three candidates for President, a Democrat, a Republican, and Algo, an artificial intelligence system which is the prodigy of a hugely successful social media/software development company. The story revolves around the three original founders of the company, two of whom have been pushed out. The remaining founder is running for vice-president with Algo. The characters are an interesting mix. Of course, the remaining founder’s values and motives are being questioned by the others, but from differing viewpoints. Algo kind of lurks in the back to begin with, but the power of its processing soon starts to become a major factor in the story. I found the Algo very well written. It is neither hero nor villain, but rather hinted at being an emerging intelligence.
The story has a nice pace, not overly fast or slow. However, the clock is ticking as the election looms. It’s almost like a chess match with Algo making strategic move based on its immense processing power, changing the rules of how election campaigning can be done. Meanwhile, there are passive-aggressive interactions between the narrator Isaac, the former company principal, and Jamin, the current head honcho.
I especially liked the world. It’s a place that is slightly dystopian, changed over the next decade by the effect of technology and automation, but still somewhat recognisable. There appears to be a large dichotomy between rich and poor, but the story only really touches on the edges. The personal technologies highlighted are certainly within the grasp of today’s society, self-driving cars, imbedded communication devices, and of course the ever-present collection and analysis of data that we are already seeing today. Case in point, never search for something you want to buy because social media will alter your advertising feed, at least for the foreseeable future.
I liked this story. At one point, during the dot com boom I had a development company, and the story brought me back to the rush and feelings I had at the time. The idea that anything is possible, and the next big idea was waiting to be developed. Things I had forgotten over the years. I would have liked to see the third partner in the company, Kio, have a larger role in the story because she was also there in the beginning, but maybe I’m being picky. Overall, a very entertaining, solid, and innovative story. Five of five stars on Goodreads.
December 31, 2022
Kier Newton, author of “2032: The Year A.I. Runs for President,” autographed my copy of the novel. He wrote, “I really hope you enjoy the book and THANK YOU! – Keir Newton. October 2022.”
Well, Mr. Newton., I loved it. it’s great from the first page to the very last drop. It says a lot about the sad state of publishing today that a major publisher didn’t snap this story up.
Premise: In 2032 presidential election, the Democrats put forth Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) for re-election. The Republicans counter with Donald Trump, Jr. AOC versus Don Junior. Running as a third candidate is ALGO, the most advanced artificial intelligence program ever.
Algo is a quantum-based computer. As you probably know, currently the problem with developing a quantum computer is developing a stable, long-life quantum processor. Well, Jamin Lake, the world’s richest tech tycoon solved that problem and developed ALGO. Now ALGO is running for President. (The Supreme Court said constitutionally ALGO could run).
ALGO’s mantra is ‘the most good for the most people’ based on data, without conservative or liberal bias. No lying. No hidden agendas. A former partner in the firm that developed ALGO, Isaac Raff, has reservations about Jamin Lake and Algo ruling the world, and with three days to the election sets out to stop ALGO and Jamin Lake.
ALGO reminded me of HAL 9000 from the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey,” except ALGO is several generations ahead of HAL.
I also saw a connection to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” A few sentences even reminded me of Mary Shelley’s writing style.
Then, as I learned that ALGO has access to data about everybody and everything, and can monitor everywhere at one time (ALGO can carry on over a million one- on-one conversations simultaneously), I was reminded of George Orwell’s novel, 1984. At that point I understood Isaac Raff's concerns.
Kier Newton paced the story beautifully. I have a few nitpicks that I won’t share here.
My rating is a solid FIVE STARS
Well, Mr. Newton., I loved it. it’s great from the first page to the very last drop. It says a lot about the sad state of publishing today that a major publisher didn’t snap this story up.
Premise: In 2032 presidential election, the Democrats put forth Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) for re-election. The Republicans counter with Donald Trump, Jr. AOC versus Don Junior. Running as a third candidate is ALGO, the most advanced artificial intelligence program ever.
Algo is a quantum-based computer. As you probably know, currently the problem with developing a quantum computer is developing a stable, long-life quantum processor. Well, Jamin Lake, the world’s richest tech tycoon solved that problem and developed ALGO. Now ALGO is running for President. (The Supreme Court said constitutionally ALGO could run).
ALGO’s mantra is ‘the most good for the most people’ based on data, without conservative or liberal bias. No lying. No hidden agendas. A former partner in the firm that developed ALGO, Isaac Raff, has reservations about Jamin Lake and Algo ruling the world, and with three days to the election sets out to stop ALGO and Jamin Lake.
ALGO reminded me of HAL 9000 from the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey,” except ALGO is several generations ahead of HAL.
I also saw a connection to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” A few sentences even reminded me of Mary Shelley’s writing style.
Then, as I learned that ALGO has access to data about everybody and everything, and can monitor everywhere at one time (ALGO can carry on over a million one- on-one conversations simultaneously), I was reminded of George Orwell’s novel, 1984. At that point I understood Isaac Raff's concerns.
Kier Newton paced the story beautifully. I have a few nitpicks that I won’t share here.
My rating is a solid FIVE STARS
March 5, 2023
Surprisingly good! I was intrigued by the premise of this book but I was also hesitant. Because do I want to read about politics in today's political climate? My answer is a resounding NO. However, an AI for a presidential candidate seems like a fascinating basis for interesting reading. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. It is exciting, fast paced, thought provoking and quite scary, as well. A fun thriller with chilling effects that left me with much to ponder.
February 1, 2023
A really fun read, and certain to be a topic of conversation for some time. The concept is one that pops back into your mind throughout the day. I couldn't help but imagine some of today's most well known, and perhaps unhinged, captains of silicon industry and how I'd feel if one of their creations were to be given the keys to the country.
Well done!
Well done!
October 10, 2022
Interesting concept. Minus one star because I had a really hard time getting into the story.
July 31, 2022
An intriguing piece of near-future fiction about the 2032 presidential election (and a pretty credible dystopia that might be just around the corner for us). Even though this is ten years from now, the themes feel very contemporary. Could AI be our salvation or a threat? Should AI determine our destiny? Is big tech really our friend? Do we want them in charge? I also enjoyed the setting of a declining San Francisco. It’s kind of scary but feels accurate, having visited a bunch. It takes a little time to build up, but when the turn in the middle happens (no spoilers), it really picks up. That said, I was very interested in the deep dive into the AI’s creation and the big tech folks behind it early on. Overall, a pretty fast read and an interesting balance of tech and politics without being heavy handed.
March 18, 2024
I almost gave this 5 stars. It's much better than ANY nonfiction book I've read about the unintended (or intended) consequences of artificial intelligence. It presents the pros and cons of AI in a very clear and thought-provoking way. The reasons I didn't give it 5 stars? First, the use of L. Ron Hubbard's name as the basis of a swear word was tacky and unnecessary, especially since standard swear words were already used. And second,
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August 20, 20222032 is a great read, premised on a troubling idea: an AI machine, Algo, a quantum computer, a Super Brain that may or may not be independent of human control, is running for President of the USA, and running, as it happens, against two familiar names (neither is the Donald of course, not in 2032!) The hero is a true believer who has become a sceptic and joined the resistance, and thereby hangs a tale; a tale that combines snappy dialogue, dramatic chase scenes, and a compounding sense of menace at the prospect of Algo's victory in 2032. Some big questions are at the heart of this fiction, perhaps most notably, a question posed by the great Stephen Hawking: 'Will artificial intelligence outsmart us?' Read on.
April 20, 2024
I won this book through a giveaway, so a huge thank you to Keir Newton and Goodreads for the chance to read this wonderful novel.
2032 is a thriller that explores a very realistic near-future scenario in which an A.I. ends up running for president. The story follows Isaac, an A.I. dev who is returning into the Silicon Valley after 3 years to see just how capable this A.I. truly is before the upcoming Election Day and gets caught up in the interested parties who need to win. Keir Newton does a great job at creating a tense novel filled with the good and bad implications of artificial intelligence and technology in this (likely) dystopian future. I look forward to reading more from this new author.
2032 is a thriller that explores a very realistic near-future scenario in which an A.I. ends up running for president. The story follows Isaac, an A.I. dev who is returning into the Silicon Valley after 3 years to see just how capable this A.I. truly is before the upcoming Election Day and gets caught up in the interested parties who need to win. Keir Newton does a great job at creating a tense novel filled with the good and bad implications of artificial intelligence and technology in this (likely) dystopian future. I look forward to reading more from this new author.
November 9, 2022
I was concerned that the tech talk in the book would be over my head as my computer and I have a contentious relationship sometimes. But that was not the case. 2032 is, though, food for thought and a little scary. One can't help but think about what current AI might be turned into in the future. With advancements happening as fast as they do an AI with the capabilities of Algo could be a reality in 10 years. And we are willing victims with all that we share about ourselves out in the world. The truly terrifying part is what tech gadgets are gathering about us that we DON'T know about. Great job, Keir Newton! If I ever see an Algo running for president I'll be starting my own anti-campaign.
November 29, 2022
2032: The Year A.I. Runs for President by Keir Newton is an action packed thriller about the future of A. I. A chilling reality that could be in our near future. Will mankind win, or will the A.I. outsmart everyone and take control? With the way technology is taking over our lives this could be our reality sooner than we think. This intriguing thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, following Isaac as he races to save the country, all the way to the shocking ending. Keir Newton really makes you think about our future. I’d like to thank the author and GoodReads Givaways for the free copy of this book.
April 1, 2023
Wow! What a concept. Interesting approach to an old story of rivalry, competition, and ultimate supremacy. Book brings up some very timely and pertinent observations and concerns re AI (privacy, wholescale sharing of every darned personal item/event, and a decline in values and the American dream).
I couldn't help but call it the LaDiDah company as I was reading, and they later make that same joke on their name (which made me laugh out loud!) But the characters, other than Raff, come off a little flat. Or was that the point??
Enjoyable and recommended. This book was the first New book I've bought in years and I wasn't disappointed or sorry.
I couldn't help but call it the LaDiDah company as I was reading, and they later make that same joke on their name (which made me laugh out loud!) But the characters, other than Raff, come off a little flat. Or was that the point??
Enjoyable and recommended. This book was the first New book I've bought in years and I wasn't disappointed or sorry.
October 13, 2023
I was intrigued by the idea after seeing the press conference conducted by AI-powered, human-looking robots. The novel offered some interesting ideas and possibilities for the future. AI is undoubtedly advancing rapidly, and it's a good effort to contribute to the ongoing debate on AI.
However, I felt that instead of a server-driven algorithm, having a walking, talking AI-powered robot as a central character could have been more engaging and relatable. The plot had some weaknesses that could have been easily addressed. The pacing was slow, and there was too much repetition of ideas and technical terms, which could have been streamlined for a pleasurable reading experience.
However, I felt that instead of a server-driven algorithm, having a walking, talking AI-powered robot as a central character could have been more engaging and relatable. The plot had some weaknesses that could have been easily addressed. The pacing was slow, and there was too much repetition of ideas and technical terms, which could have been streamlined for a pleasurable reading experience.
August 30, 2022
This gripping political thriller offers much more than speculation about the future of AI. There is much in this story to intrigue those who know San Francisco and the IT industry of Silicon Valley well. The author, Keir Newton, navigates San Francisco's landmarks and society with an insider's intimate knowledge. You will be on the edge of your seat wondering if the protagonist, Isaac Raff, will outsmart and survive a former "Big Tech" colleague, the man behind "Algo", the AI being put forward as America's next president in the year 2032. A fantastic first novel.
February 25, 2023
In all honesty, I would have probably not bought the book on my own if I had to be in a bookstore and followed my regular style but I'm really happy that I've been lucky enough to win in via Goodreads because it was a great discovery for me !
The story is really nice, mostly oriented towards technology and politics without being overpowering. Its well written and stays accessible and led me to reflect on a lot of things. Which I always appreciate of a novel.
I really loved it, and will surely read any next book Keir would send our way. A great first book to put out there for us :)
The story is really nice, mostly oriented towards technology and politics without being overpowering. Its well written and stays accessible and led me to reflect on a lot of things. Which I always appreciate of a novel.
I really loved it, and will surely read any next book Keir would send our way. A great first book to put out there for us :)
May 20, 2025
A Riveting Techno-Political Thriller
2032 is a fast paced, thought provoking book that explores the provocative idea of an AI candidate running for U.S. president.
Keir Newton masterfully blends political intrigue with speculative technology, creating a narrative that's both thrilling and eerily plausible. The story delves into the ethical and societal impacts of AI in a government position.
Made me question the future of democracy. A must read!
2032 is a fast paced, thought provoking book that explores the provocative idea of an AI candidate running for U.S. president.
Keir Newton masterfully blends political intrigue with speculative technology, creating a narrative that's both thrilling and eerily plausible. The story delves into the ethical and societal impacts of AI in a government position.
Made me question the future of democracy. A must read!
September 18, 2022
A friend told me to read this superb thriller about a US presidential election ten years from now. The problem of big tech manipulating opinion is treated with deft skill. This writer knows the San Francisco setting so well. I loved the plot, the dramatic pace and the sketching of memorable characters.
March 15, 2023
This book is a thought provoking look into the future. Brings some scary thoughts into mind of a future that is possible in my lifetime. Well written page turner you won't want to put down. The struggle with money, power and technology is powerful. Waiting for a book two Keir Newton, loved this one.
July 25, 2024
Disturbingly good
This is a science fiction thriller with a political twist. Written to take place in the not-to-distant future, 2032 sends the reader through a series of interesting twists and turns, that end in a conclusion you may not be expecting. If you enjoy cautionary tales, this is a book for you.
This is a science fiction thriller with a political twist. Written to take place in the not-to-distant future, 2032 sends the reader through a series of interesting twists and turns, that end in a conclusion you may not be expecting. If you enjoy cautionary tales, this is a book for you.
July 18, 2022
Absolute blast of a read!
For a first book, was thrilled by how the fiction tied into things we're actually seeing now. Gives us readers a lot to think about, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from the author.
For a first book, was thrilled by how the fiction tied into things we're actually seeing now. Gives us readers a lot to think about, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from the author.
August 16, 2022
Not bad at all…
I was skeptical about this one…it could have been monumentally stupid, or boring, or both. But it skips right along, delivering its obvious moral with a minimum of knuckleheadedness. Sawyer fans will like it…
I was skeptical about this one…it could have been monumentally stupid, or boring, or both. But it skips right along, delivering its obvious moral with a minimum of knuckleheadedness. Sawyer fans will like it…
October 19, 2023
It gives a glimpse of what the future may look like in next couple years. The characters were well developed and easily relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I can't wait to see what Mr. Newton writes in the future. I would definitely buy it.
May 14, 2025
Some of the premise was neat. The author raised some good questions surrounding AI. However, the grammar and sentence structure could have used some more vigorous editing. Misspellings throughout the book were annoying. The ending was just weird.
September 15, 2022
Saw the end coming, but it doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it.
September 30, 2022
Thought this was an interesting story.
November 2, 2022
This is a scary scenario and worth your time to read
December 29, 2022
Good premise. Well paced segments that made it super easy to keep turning the pages. A bit clunky and full of tropes, but it was a fun book for holiday reading.
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