The Corporation Wars: Emergence

In 'Emergence,' the third book of The Corporation Wars trilogy, Ken MacLeod continues the story of Carlos, a terrorist revived in a virtual reality environment to fight for the Direction against rogue robots.

The narrative explores the political factions of Earth's past, the current climate, and the ethical dilemmas of killing conscious beings.

The robots, now calling themselves the Freebots, are central to the story, discussing their newfound free will and the legal ramifications of their existence.

This book delves into themes of consciousness, identity, and the contrast between human and robotic life.