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Permutation City
Book • 1998
Greg Egan's "Permutation City" delves into the complex implications of digital consciousness and immortality.
The novel follows Paul Durham, who uploads his consciousness into a computer simulation, blurring the lines between reality and virtuality.
Egan explores philosophical questions about identity, consciousness, and the nature of reality through intricate simulations and thought experiments.
The narrative challenges readers to confront the potential consequences of advanced technology and its impact on human existence.
The book's exploration of complex scientific concepts, such as the simulation of consciousness and the nature of time, makes it a challenging but rewarding read for science fiction enthusiasts.
Ultimately, "Permutation City" leaves the reader pondering the very definition of self and the possibilities of existence beyond our current understanding.
The novel follows Paul Durham, who uploads his consciousness into a computer simulation, blurring the lines between reality and virtuality.
Egan explores philosophical questions about identity, consciousness, and the nature of reality through intricate simulations and thought experiments.
The narrative challenges readers to confront the potential consequences of advanced technology and its impact on human existence.
The book's exploration of complex scientific concepts, such as the simulation of consciousness and the nature of time, makes it a challenging but rewarding read for science fiction enthusiasts.
Ultimately, "Permutation City" leaves the reader pondering the very definition of self and the possibilities of existence beyond our current understanding.
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Mentioned by Jan Leike as a book that explores ideas around uploading human consciousness and living in a mathematical universe.
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Cody Troyer and Brent Gaysford as a mind-bending sci-fi novel with compelling ideas about consciousness and immortality.
Brent Gaysford and discussed by Cody Troyer and Brent Gaysford as a mind-bending sci-fi novel with compelling ideas about consciousness and immortality.
Permutation City - A mind-bending look at the singularity, consciousness, and immortality!
Mentioned by Ineash as a book exploring the concept of quantum immortality.
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