Explosion at the bottom of the pit,
Monster Attack,
Data tampering, etc
Danger ensues,
A large invisible hand
Choke the throat of everyone's destiny,
It was all an accident
Or has it been planned for a long time?
Recently, the American science fiction writer Martha Wells's "Killer Robot Diary" series was introduced by Beijing Xinhua Pioneer Publishing Technology Co., Ltd. and published by Beijing United Publishing Company.
Using a novel diary monologue and a robot-first perspective, the series tells the humorous adventure story of how a killer robot who breaks through the control of the system and has a strong sense of self, on the surface is cold and actually kind inside, how to confront, cooperate and get along with humans.
Through the reflection and growth of robots, we have actively explored the issues of the times such as "whether AI will derive self-awareness", "whether humans and the earth will be controlled by AI", "how will the relationship between AI and humans change", and at the same time touch on the environmental problems, resource competition, good and evil of human nature that human beings have been facing, which can trigger extensive thinking.
In addition, the protagonist robot loves film and television entertainment programs, has the characteristics of slight social fear and inner drama, is very close to the life of contemporary young people, breaks the stereotype of readers on science fiction, and makes people experience immersive reading in a relaxed atmosphere, so it has won the favor of readers and media around the world.
Author Martha Wells once said in an interview: "I wanted to write about an ai machine that didn't want to be human, and I tried to think about what such AI really wanted, not what humans think it wants." ”
At present, the series of works has won 3 Hugo Awards, 3 Trajectory Awards, 2 Nebula Awards and other world science fiction awards, of which the Chinese translations of the four works of "Alien Crisis", "Artificial Conditions", "Emergency Rescue" and "Evacuation Strategy" have been published.
【Reporter's Recommendation】
☆ This book is novel in form (diary monologue) and unique in perspective (the first perspective of the robot).
The protagonist has material (deeply poisoned by entertainment programs and slight social fears) that breaks the stereotype of science fiction in readers.
The protagonist of this book is a robot that cracks its own system, telling the hilarious story of how it confronts, cooperates, and gets along with humans, allowing people to experience immersive reading in a relaxed atmosphere.
☆ Close to social hotspots, with warning significance.
With the development of AI technology, issues such as "whether AI will derive self-awareness" and "whether humans and the earth will be controlled by AI" have aroused many discussions. Through the reflection and growth of robots, the series actively explores similar problems, and at the same time touches on the environmental problems that human beings have been facing, resource competition, and the good and evil of human nature, which can trigger readers to think widely.
☆ The author is hardcore, gets the prize and gets the soft hand, and the copyright of the work is sold to many countries.
Overseas mainstream media are highly respected, and goodreads have received more than 100,000 praises. The set comes with a special handbook that takes readers on a comprehensive look at the female writer who swept the World Science Fiction Awards.
Text/Guangzhou Daily, New Flower City Reporter: Wu Bo
Photo/ Guangzhou Daily, Xinhuacheng reporter: Wu Bo
Video/Guangzhou Daily Xinhuacheng Reporter: Wu Bo
Correspondent: Pioneer
Guangzhou Daily New Flower City Editor: Dai Yujing