There is a thin line between science fiction and science fact. Do we create our own reality? Of course we do. Sylvia's life is about to change dramatically and, perhaps, it is courage that leads her. But courage has its limits, doesn't it? Courage and freedom may not be compatible at every juncture. Life is uncertain and interplanetary conflict may make it even more uncertain. Is there an ambient level of evil here on planet Earth and in the universe beyond our immediate reach?
The term "artificial Intelligence" was coined by cognitive scientist Marvin Minsky in 1956. We hear the term artificial intelligence (AI) used quite a bit more often presently. But are we headed toward an unethical end? For Sylvia the words have meaning far beyond anything previously imagined on planet Earth. In many ways, Sylvia is every human. Her journey is our journey. Courage, what does the word mean to you?