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Gary F. Bengier

Writer, philosopher, and technologist.

Unfettered Journey - Coming Fall of 2020

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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."

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Raissa D’Souza

    External Professor and member of the Science Board, the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

  • “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.”

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Chris Flink

    The Exploratorium of San Francisco, Executive Director

  • "Gary has written a fast-paced adventure that simultaneously explores profound problems in the philosophy of mind.”

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Carlos Montemayor

    San Francisco State University, Associate Chair, Department of Philosophy

  • "Gary’s book explores deep questions at the intersection of physics and philosophy, with characters you will love.”

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Alex Filippenko

    UC Berkeley, Professor of Astronomy, and Distinguished Professor in the Physical Sciences

  • "His book presents a compelling hard-science vision of the future."

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Paul McLellan

    Editor, Breakfast Bytes; EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Expert

  • "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."

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Raissa D’Souza

    External Professor and member of the Science Board, the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

  • “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.”

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Chris Flink

    The Exploratorium of San Francisco, Executive Director

  • "Gary has written a fast-paced adventure that simultaneously explores profound problems in the philosophy of mind.”

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Carlos Montemayor

    San Francisco State University, Associate Chair, Department of Philosophy

  • "Gary’s book explores deep questions at the intersection of physics and philosophy, with characters you will love.”

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Alex Filippenko

    UC Berkeley, Professor of Astronomy, and Distinguished Professor in the Physical Sciences

  • "His book presents a compelling hard-science vision of the future."

    Raissa D'Souza, External Professor and member of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute; Professor of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, UC Davis

    Paul McLellan

    Editor, Breakfast Bytes; EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Expert

Let's Talk About the Future

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Unfettered Journey launches

By Gary F. Bengier | September 5, 2020

The day is here at last, and Unfettered Journey has launched. Today my novel is available worldwide, in multiple formats. You can find it on Amazon, IngramSpark, and Smashwords. I have versions in Kindle, paperback, ePub ebook, and two hardbound editions (with those including the separate philosophical “Appendices” book for free). The audiobook should follow… Read More »Unfettered Journey launches

Embedded Chips Leading to Human Cyborgs?

By Gary F. Bengier | August 30, 2020

A mechanical voice from the NEST chip buried below his left temporal lobe and connected to his ear confirmed the deletion by saying, “Neural-to-External Systems Transmitter has lost connection to Personal Intelligent Digital Assistant, PIDA Raidne.” From Unfettered Journey, taking place in the year 2161 The blog title above is a question, not a statement.… Read More »Embedded Chips Leading to Human Cyborgs?

Unfettered Journey-the Audiobook

By Gary F. Bengier | August 9, 2020

I’ve been reviewing the audiotapes for the Unfettered Journey audiobook these last several days. Dryw McArthur, a Shakespearean actor and voice actor from New Zealand, has done a beautiful job, with his mastery of voices. I’m hoping to have the audiobook ready for release together with the novel in paperback and Kindle on Labor Day.… Read More »Unfettered Journey-the Audiobook

More Bee Zen: Work Around the Bee Yard

By Gary F. Bengier | July 26, 2020

And now, let’s all take a deep breath, and try to relax. It’s time for a quick trip to the apiary, and this time, to work around the bee yard. Here are a few moments to spend with the bees.

More Bee Zen: Harvest More Honey Part 2

By Gary F. Bengier | July 19, 2020

And now, let’s all take a deep breath, and try to relax. It’s time for a quick trip to the apiary, and this time, to harvest more honey. Here are a few moments to spend with the bees.

Chasing Eclipses

By Gary F. Bengier | July 18, 2020

“It’s an interesting vacation algorithm.” A fellow eclipse chaser uttered that line as we stood still breathless after watching our first total solar eclipse in 2005. He went on to explain. With our astronomical mastery of celestial mechanics, we can calculate the occurrence of every eclipse as far into the future as we wish. They… Read More »Chasing Eclipses

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