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Frankenstein
Book • 2007
Written in epistolary form, the novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant and ambitious scientist who, driven by Enlightenment-era ideas of progress and science, creates a living being from dead body parts.
However, upon seeing the creature come to life, Frankenstein is horrified and abandons it.
The creature, shunned by society due to its appearance, seeks revenge against its creator, leading to a series of tragic events.
The novel explores themes of guilt, loss, and the emotional and moral consequences of scientific hubris, blending elements of Gothic and Romantic literature.
However, upon seeing the creature come to life, Frankenstein is horrified and abandons it.
The creature, shunned by society due to its appearance, seeks revenge against its creator, leading to a series of tragic events.
The novel explores themes of guilt, loss, and the emotional and moral consequences of scientific hubris, blending elements of Gothic and Romantic literature.
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Shi Heng Yi as a well-known story to illustrate how a body needs a spark to come alive.
Shi Heng Yi as a well-known story to illustrate how a body needs a spark to come alive.
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Robert Greene as an example of a story used in his book on envy, focusing on her life and relationships.
Robert Greene as an example of a story used in his book on envy, focusing on her life and relationships.
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Mirko Drotschmann im Zusammenhang mit der Darstellung von künstlichem Leben in der Literatur.
Mirko Drotschmann im Zusammenhang mit der Darstellung von künstlichem Leben in der Literatur.
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Russ Roberts when discussing the potential dangers of creating powerful AI and the possibility of it going awry.
Russ Roberts when discussing the potential dangers of creating powerful AI and the possibility of it going awry.
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Mentioned by a caller as they had finished reading it for the first time.
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