I recently have read "Vulcan's Hammer" by Phillip K Dick, and found it wonderful.
Do you guys know the book or this author's works?
What are your thoughts on it and what else would you recoommend?

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Hello Pablo Gener!

** On Monday 22.07.24 - 22:09, Pablo Gener wrote to All:

I recently have read "Vulcan's Hammer" by Phillip K Dick,
and found it wonderful. Do you guys know the book or this
author's works? What are your thoughts on it and what else
would you recoommend?

I haven't read anything by PKD in its entirety yet, but
Vulcan's Hammer sounds interesting. Apparently it was
announced in 2021 that a screenplay was in the works for a
film.

In my research for similar themes of Vulcan's Hammer, I've come
across these that explore similar ideas of technology,
artificial intelligence, and dystopian futures:

1. **"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick**
- This novel, which inspired the movie "Blade Runner," explores
the nature of humanity and artificial intelligence in a future
where androids are nearly indistinguishable from humans.

2. **"Neuromancer" by William Gibson** - A seminal work in the
cyberpunk genre, this novel delves into the world of artificial
intelligence, cyberspace, and a high-tech dystopian future.

3. **"1984" by George Orwell** - A classic dystopian novel that
examines the consequences of totalitarianism, surveillance, and
the loss of individual freedoms.

4. **"The Circle" by Dave Eggers** - A contemporary novel that
examines the implications of a society dominated by a powerful
tech company and the erosion of privacy and personal freedoms.

5. **"Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson** - This cyberpunk novel
combines elements of virtual reality, computer hacking, and
corporate control in a fast-paced, futuristic world.

6. **"The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster** - A novella that
imagines a future where humanity lives underground and relies
entirely on a vast machine network for all needs, exploring
themes of dependence on technology and human isolation.

7. **"I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov** - A collection of
interconnected short stories that explore the ethical and moral
implications of artificial intelligence and robotics through
Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics.

8. **"The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein** -
This novel explores themes of artificial intelligence,
revolution, and the fight for freedom in a lunar colony.

9. **"Player Piano" by Kurt Vonnegut** - Set in a future
society where machines have replaced human labor, this novel
examines the dehumanizing effects of technology and automation.

These books offer a variety of perspectives on the relationship
between humans and technology, the potential consequences of
artificial intelligence, and the nature of dystopian societies.

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Hello Pablo Gener!

** On Monday 22.07.24 - 22:09, Pablo Gener wrote to All:
In my research for similar themes of Vulcan's Hammer, I've come
across these that explore similar ideas of technology,
artificial intelligence, and dystopian futures:

The first three you mentioned, I've already read. I'd add to taht list:
*) Fahrenheit 451 *) Brave New World *) (maybe...) A Clockwork Orange

All the others, I'll be sure to check out as soon as I can

These books offer a variety of perspectives on the relationship
between humans and technology, the potential consequences of
artificial intelligence, and the nature of dystopian societies.

I believe taht what these books do (and the whole genre...) is coat up in "sci-fi" a commentary of how crooked and flawed humanity is. It doesn't matter how much tech you throw over it, people will be mean to people (and corporations to the common public), in the end.

Malvinas.

Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas!

... Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas.

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Hello Pablo Gener!

The first three you mentioned, I've already read. I'd add
to taht list: *) Fahrenheit 451 *) Brave New World *)
(maybe...) A Clockwork Orange

I've read those 3 and have seen various movie versions of them
too.

All the others, I'll be sure to check out as soon as I can

The **"The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster** is an interesting
tale. Apparently it's the earliest known mention of an imagined
"internet" in print. It is set in a world where humanity lives
underground and relies on "the machine" for all its needs. It
predicts instant messaging and the internet; that's pretty
interesting for something published 115 years ago.

I believe taht what these books do (and the whole
genre...) is coat up in "sci-fi" a commentary of how
crooked and flawed humanity is. It doesn't matter how much
tech you throw over it, people will be mean to people (and
corporations to the common public), in the end.

Many genres allow the author to imagine consequences and
outcomes of good/bad human behaviour. Some writers are fine
philosophers.


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