WWW: Wake
In WWW: Wake, Robert J. Sawyer introduces Caitlin Decter, a blind prodigy whose involvement in an AI project sparks the birth of consciousness on the internet. As this new entity emerges, it prompts profound questions about awareness, ethics, and the boundaries between human and machine intelligence in a connected world.
About This Book
WWW: Wake is the first installment in Robert J. Sawyer's acclaimed WWW trilogy, exploring the intersection of technology and human perception.
The narrative centers on Caitlin Decter, a mathematically gifted young woman who is blind, as she contributes to a groundbreaking project aimed at analyzing web data through advanced artificial intelligence.
Sawyer, a Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author, weaves a story that delves into themes of consciousness and the evolution of intelligence in the digital age.
Published in 2009, this novel combines elements of hard science fiction with philosophical inquiry, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of speculative fiction.
The book sets the stage for subsequent volumes, building a narrative around the implications of awakening digital sentience.
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