A pseudo-autobiographical novel where Richard Powers trains an AI to emulate human thought, exploring profound philosophical questions.
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A pseudo-autobiographical novel where Richard Powers trains an AI to emulate human thought, exploring profound philosophical questions.
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The fictional protagonist, Richard Powers, becomes involved with Philip Lentz and his scheme to train a neural net on a canonical list of great books until the machine is capable of passing an English literature exam. As the device grows, Powers is forced to reconsider his literary vocation.
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Sexual content
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Minor references to past relationships; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of violence in news context; not graphic or central.
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Minor social commentary on technology and human interaction.
Self-harm / suicide
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