Dr Moore's Automaton

Craig Moore is an introverted programmer who is exploited by both sides of the Atlantic for his brilliance in automating a tank and a prototype uncrewed helicopter. When his machines are used to exact vengeance on a terrorist group, the consequences are terrible and the political fallout leaves officials looking for a scapegoat.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2024
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

Craig Moore, a brilliant but introverted programmer, finds himself thrust into a world of government intrigue and technological warfare when a letter arrives from the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Officials want Craig to assist them in their attempts to automate a recently developed tank, but the extent of Craig's brilliance astounds them, and he is exploited on both sides of the Atlantic. Both in the production of the tank and, later on, a prototype uncrewed helicopter. However, when his machines are used to exact vengeance on a terrorist group, the terrible, unexpected consequences, and the subsequent political fallout, leave officials looking for a scapegoat, with the machines inventor in the firing line.

Dr. Moore's Automaton is a thought-provoking exploration of a critical issue of our time, delving into the complex web of responsibility involved in the development of autonomous vehicles and the human toll of technological advancement. The novel raises important questions about the ethical implications of creating machines that can make decisions without human intervention and the potential consequences of their misuse.

Craig Moore, a brilliant but introverted programmer, finds himself thrust into a world of government intrigue and technological warfare when a letter arrives from the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Officials want Craig to assist them in their attempts to automate a recently developed tank, but the extent of Craig's brilliance astounds them, and he is exploited on both sides of the Atlantic. Both in the production of the tank and, later on, a prototype uncrewed helicopter. However, when his machines are used to exact vengeance on a terrorist group, the terrible, unexpected consequences, and the subsequent political fallout, leave officials looking for a scapegoat, with the machines inventor in the firing line.

Dr. Moore's Automaton is a thought-provoking exploration of a critical issue of our time, delving into the complex web of responsibility involved in the development of autonomous vehicles and the human toll of technological advancement. The novel raises important questions about the ethical implications of creating machines that can make decisions without human intervention and the potential consequences of their misuse.

Craig Moore, a brilliant but introverted programmer, finds himself thrust into a world of government intrigue and technological warfare when a letter arrives from the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Officials want Craig to assist them in their attempts to automate a recently developed tank, but the extent of Craig's brilliance astounds them, and he is exploited on both sides of the Atlantic. Both in the production of the tank and, later on, a prototype uncrewed helicopter. However, when his machines are used to exact vengeance on a terrorist group, the terrible, unexpected consequences, and the subsequent political fallout, leave officials looking for a scapegoat, with the machines inventor in the firing line.

Dr. Moore's Automaton is a thought-provoking exploration of a critical issue of our time, delving into the complex web of responsibility involved in the development of autonomous vehicles and the human toll of technological advancement. The novel raises important questions about the ethical implications of creating machines that can make decisions without human intervention and the potential consequences of their misuse.

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916668072