Unfettered Journey
“I want to know the truth. I want to know how and why.”
Joe Denkensmith, Level 42, vidsnap: Year 2161
Set in a richly envisioned future world, Unfettered Journey is the story of a man and a woman who find meaning in their lives. An AI scientist struggles to create robot consciousness. He travels to a small college to progress his quest, but instead finds love, a secret plot to control the world, and the answers to his fundamental questions—the nature of his own consciousness and free will.
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"An adventure for the mind on many levels, from the thrilling action scenes to the philosophical examination of society, the universe, and our role in both."
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“This is a uniquely engaging love story filled with unforgettable characters and an imaginative plot that leaves you holding your breath for the dramatic conclusion.”
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"Gary has written a fast-paced adventure that simultaneously explores profound problems in the philosophy of mind.”
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"Gary’s book explores deep questions at the intersection of physics and philosophy, with characters you will love.”
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"His book presents a compelling hard-science vision of the future."
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"An adventure for the mind on many levels, from the thrilling action scenes to the philosophical examination of society, the universe, and our role in both."
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“This is a uniquely engaging love story filled with unforgettable characters and an imaginative plot that leaves you holding your breath for the dramatic conclusion.”
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"Gary has written a fast-paced adventure that simultaneously explores profound problems in the philosophy of mind.”
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"Gary’s book explores deep questions at the intersection of physics and philosophy, with characters you will love.”
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"His book presents a compelling hard-science vision of the future."
Let's Talk About the Future
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New Book Awards
Dear friends, Family had gathered for the Thanksgiving feast, and we shared a lovely turkey, a ham, and all the usual fixings, washed down with lots of wine. The holidays have begun and traditions continue. Even given the uncertainties of this fast-changing world, there is much to be grateful for. I’ll count among them some… Read More »New Book Awards
Avoiding an Apocalypse
Dear friends, Yes, we do need the movies. And the books. So we never forget. During this week, that marks eighty years since atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I read the articles in this month’s Atlantic Magazine reminding us of this seminal moment. The article by Tom Nichols, “Damn You All to… Read More »Avoiding an Apocalypse
Stuff a stocking with a Journey
Dear friends, I hope (if you celebrate it) that you had a happy Thanksgiving, and have begun the holiday season on a good note. My new novel, Journey to 2125, is off to a great beginning after the launch on September 30th. The positive reviews are coming in. I’ve done numerous podcast interviews and book… Read More »Stuff a stocking with a Journey
Journey to 2125 Released!
Dear friends, I am gratified with the reception to my latest novel, Journey to 2125, which launched on September 30th. First, it was a fine opening mark to receive an Editors Pick review from Publishers Weekly. See part of the review below. I was especially happy to see the quote included, “You are here to… Read More »Journey to 2125 Released!
Advancing AI after the ChatGPT Moment
Dear friends, Last November 30, 2022, the release of ChatGPT-3 by OpenAI dramatically illuminated the new power of Large Learning Models (LLMs) and deep learning models generally. By January 2023, it had become what was then the fastest-growing consumer software application in history, gaining over 100 million users. A new ‘AI wave’ was launched. Since… Read More »Advancing AI after the ChatGPT Moment
Counting Minor Awards
Dear friends, One other aspect of this writer’s journey is drawing to a close, as the results from the last book award competition (where my book was an entry) was announced. Unfettered Journey was the Winner in the Science Fiction category for the 2023 Book Excellence Awards. I’m pleased that in total, Unfettered Journey has… Read More »Counting Minor Awards