It was Cobb Anderson who built the "boppers"--the first robots with real brains. Now, in 2020, Cobb is just another aged "pheezer" with a bad heart, drinking and grooving an the old tunes in Florida retirement hell. His "bops" have came a long way, though, rebelling against their subjugation to set up their own society an the moon. And now they're offering creator Cobb immortality but at a stiff price: his body his soul ... and his world.It was Cobb Anderson who built the "boppers"--the first robots with real brains. Now, in 2020, Cobb is just another aged pheezer with a bad heart, drinking and grooving on the old tunes in Florida retirement hell. His "bops" have come a long way, though, rebelling against their subjugation to set up their own society on the moon. And now they re offering creator Cobb immortality, but at a stiff price: his body, his soul. . .and his world.
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Cobb Anderson created the "boppers," sentient robots that overthrew their human overlords. But now Cobb is just an aging alcoholic waiting to die, and the big boppers are threatening to absorb all of the little boppers--and eventually every human--into a giant, melded consciousness. Some of the little boppers aren't too keen on the idea, and a full-scale robot revolt is underway on the moon (where the boppers live). Meanwhile, bopper Ralph Numbers wants to give Cobb immortality by letting a big bopper slice up his brain and tape his "software." It seems like a good idea to Cobb.
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"A genius. . .A Cult hero among discriminating cyberpunkers" -- -- San Diego Union-Tribune
"One of cyberpunk's most inventive works" -- -- Rolling Stone
"One of cyberpunk's most inventive works" -- -- Rolling Stone
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I blew through this book for two reasons:
1. It was short 2. It was addictive This book is an interesting mix of "modern" cyberpunk type writing and content with older Heinlein style creativity. It has some of the hard edge of cyberpunk but I couldn't help feel that I was reading an updated "boy's adventure" style sci-fi story where we are taken on a ride and shown wondrous things without much background explanation. I'm looking forward to reading some of the other books by this author but I'm hoping for more content since it definitely needs an increase in density.
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A great, fun, profound book,
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I don't want to scare anyone off, but this book changed the way I look at life. Hidden amidst the funky robots, improbable drugs and far-out 21st Century slang is a fascinating argument for the actual, real-life existence of immortality. The closest writer I can think of to Rucker is Philip K. Dick--his vision of the future is decidedly goofy, but the ideas--both philosophic and scientific, in regards to artificial intelligence--can be taken seriously. If you want to, you're under no obligation. Highly recommended either way.
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PKD lovers, you have a new favorite.,
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Forget Gibson. Forget all the other cyberpunk. Software is one of the best science fiction books I have ever read - and I think I've read them all. It's exciting, funny, and fun. Wetware is nearly as good, and I can't wait to read Freeware.
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Cobb Anderson would have held out longer, but you don't see dolphins every day. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Ralph Numbers, Cobb Anderson, Happy Cloak, Little Kidders, Gray Area, Daytona Beach, Captain Cody, Mel Nast, Doctor Anderson, Filthy Phil, Golden Prom, Rudy Rucker, Action Jackson, Annie Cushing, Maskeleyne Crater, Sea of Tranquillity, Warehouse Three, Disky Hilton, Disney World, Haf N'Haf, Lido Hotel, Stan Mooney New!
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Cobb Anderson would have held out longer, but you don't see dolphins every day. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Ralph Numbers, Cobb Anderson, Happy Cloak, Little Kidders, Gray Area, Daytona Beach, Captain Cody, Mel Nast, Doctor Anderson, Filthy Phil, Golden Prom, Rudy Rucker, Action Jackson, Annie Cushing, Maskeleyne Crater, Sea of Tranquillity, Warehouse Three, Disky Hilton, Disney World, Haf N'Haf, Lido Hotel, Stan Mooney New!
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- The Mind's I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self & Soul by Douglas R. Hofstadter in Copyright
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