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Service Model
Book • 2024
Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Service Model" delves into a world where advanced robots, known as 'servitors,' seamlessly integrate into human society.
The narrative follows a servitor named Unit 734, who reflects on its existence and the complex relationship between humans and machines.
The story explores themes of artificial intelligence, societal structures, and the potential consequences of technological advancement.
Tchaikovsky masterfully weaves together philosophical questions with thrilling plot twists, creating a thought-provoking and engaging read.
The novel's exploration of consciousness and the nature of servitude raises profound questions about the future of humanity and technology.
The narrative follows a servitor named Unit 734, who reflects on its existence and the complex relationship between humans and machines.
The story explores themes of artificial intelligence, societal structures, and the potential consequences of technological advancement.
Tchaikovsky masterfully weaves together philosophical questions with thrilling plot twists, creating a thought-provoking and engaging read.
The novel's exploration of consciousness and the nature of servitude raises profound questions about the future of humanity and technology.
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