Machines Like Me

Bestseller
In a world not quite like this one, Margaret Thatcher battles Tony Benn for power, and Alan Turing has achieved an astonishing breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Charlie, drifting through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret. When Charlie comes into money, he buys Adam, one of the first batch of synthetic humans. With Miranda's assistance, he co-designs Adam's personality. This near-perfect human is beautiful, strong, and clever, and soon a love triangle forms, leading Charlie, Miranda, and Adam to a profound moral dilemma. What makes us human? Our outward deeds or our inner lives? Could a machine truly understand the human heart? Provocative and thrilling, Machines Like Me warns of the power to invent things beyond our control.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Bestseller
In a world that bears a slight resemblance to our own, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Benn engage in a fierce political battle for power, while Alan Turing achieves a groundbreaking breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence.

Charlie, a young man adrift in life and struggling to find a steady job, falls in love with Miranda, a bright and talented student who harbors a terrible secret. When Charlie comes into some money, he purchases Adam, one of the first batch of synthetic humans. With Miranda's help, Charlie co-designs Adam's personality, shaping him into a near-perfect being.

This synthetic human is not only physically stunning, but also strong and intelligent. As their relationship deepens, a love triangle forms between Charlie, Miranda, and Adam. This triangle leads them to confront a profound moral dilemma: what truly makes us human? Is it our outward actions or our inner selves? Can a machine truly comprehend the complexities of the human heart?

Machines Like Me, a thought-provoking and politically charged novel, serves as a warning about the potential consequences of inventing things that surpass our control. Through its captivating narrative and engaging characters, the book explores the boundaries of humanity and the power of technology to shape our world.

"Funny, thought-provoking, and politically acute," this book combines literary flair and cerebral sizzle in a way that captivates readers. The author's bravura performance brings together the elements of romance, science fiction, and social commentary, creating a compelling and memorable story.

In a world that is both familiar and unfamiliar, Machines Like Me offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the role of technology in shaping our future. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking literature and is interested in the intersection of science, technology, and morality.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787331662