In the movies, robots can be terrifying. In reality, thinking machines are disrupting the world in ways that are even more disturbing than in Hollywood fantasies - but they also have the potential to change our lives for the better. In this stirring, visionary work, acclaimed roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard explores how the tech world’s racial and sexist biases are infecting the next generation of Artificial Intelligence, with profoundly negative effects for humans of all genders and … [Read more...] about Sex, Race, and Robots – How to Be Human in the Age of AI by Ayanna Howard
Siouca Remembers by James Murdo
A novel from the Wanderer Universe. Siouca is a member of the advanced Wanderer civilisation. What does Siouca want? Siouca is coming. *** The quest to unlock the secrets of interstellar travel leads a Roranian crew on an epic journey across space. Saved by a dying machine-lect, stranded in a failing ship, faced with an ultimate choice. Were they too eager in their attempts to reach the stars? *** The fractious Primals are the ancient, all-powerful rulers of the Creatites. Their origins … [Read more...] about Siouca Remembers by James Murdo
Flight 3108 by Sharon Mikeworth
A terrifying plane ride into the unknown. Mason Tucker, a passenger of American Skyways Flight 3108, believes he is headed for home. But unbeknownst to him, the plane he has just boarded will shortly be entering stormy weather, where it will be forced off course and sent directly over a mysterious section of ocean commonly known as the Bermuda Triangle. Mason, on a cross-country flight from Florida to New Hampshire, believes he is headed home to his apartment and a cat named Bruno. But not … [Read more...] about Flight 3108 by Sharon Mikeworth
MenoSaurus: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
MenoSaurus: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House Book One: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy The year is 3017. The powerful, shape-shifting Menosuars are watching Earth from their home planet, Prehistoria. Finally, after eons, their plan to take control of Earth and its scarce reserves of Grandidierite is almost complete. Surviving a near-fatal plane crash, Rex has been rebuilt and wired like a computer. As he recuperates at home, a blazing, fiery rock crashes across the roof of Rex’s house and explodes … [Read more...] about MenoSaurus: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
Featured PermaFree eBook: Menosaurus Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
About the Book The year is 3017. The powerful, shape-shifting Menosaurs are watching Earth from their home planet, Prehistoria. Finally, after eons, their plan to take control of Earth and its scarce reserves of Grandidierite, is almost complete. Surviving a near-fatal plane crash, Rex, has been rebuilt and wired like a computer. As he recuperates at home, a blazing, fiery rock crashes across the roof of Rex’s home and explodes in the nearby forest. Suddenly, Rex and his best buddy, the furry, … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: Menosaurus Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
Interview with Author – Mark Roman & Corben Duke
About Mark Roman & Corben Duke: Mark Roman has been a research scientist for longer than he can remember, not that he remembers much these days. Memories of his heyday are a little vague – if indeed he ever had one. Nowadays, he just keeps dropping things: files, staplers, cups of tea, test tubes of biohazards. His colleagues keep showing him the door, but he’s not sure why they do this as it looks the same as it’s always done. He expects it’ll be time to retire soon, possibly when they … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mark Roman & Corben Duke
Featured PermaFree eBook: Clone City by Adrian Peters
About the Book Clone City narrates the story of a city called Joypolis whose inhabitants believe it is the last civilized outpost of humankind. It is the first of a series of seven in The Joypolis Series. The story begins at the time when Joypolitans believe they have overcome all the challenges of their turbulent past. In a world devastated by the impact of asteroids, they believe they alone have survived thanks to a single act of monumental importance – the decision to clone. Three hundred … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: Clone City by Adrian Peters
Slip by David Estes
Slip by David Estes Someone must die before another can be born... As sea levels rise and livable landmasses shrink, the Reorganized United States of America has instituted population control measures to ensure there are sufficient resources and food to sustain the growing population. Birth authorization must be paid for and obtained prior to having a child. Someone must die before another can be born, keeping the country in a population neutral position at what experts consider to be the … [Read more...] about Slip by David Estes
Hoplite by Isaac Hooke
Hoplite by Isaac Hooke A warlike alien race. A stranded platoon. One man's fight to save his brothers--and humanity itself--from total annihilation. Rade Galaal and his elite team are dispatched to the farthest reaches of known space to investigate the disappearance of a classified new supercarrier. Equipped with Hoplites, powerful battle suits laden with enough firepower to raze a small city, Rade and his team explore the barren world where the starship issued its final transmission. But … [Read more...] about Hoplite by Isaac Hooke
Mylea, The Journey Begins by Philip C. Elrod
The planet Mylea, located in a far galaxy, was home to a very highly advanced civilization. Their lives were centered around technology and they had made discoveries that we, here on the Earth, can hardly imagine. Life seemed to be perfect until their very existence was threatened by a giant black hole that would destroy their sun; and, all life on the planet. Top scientists struggled for a means to save the planet but none of their plans were realistic or acceptable. Then, their top … [Read more...] about Mylea, The Journey Begins by Philip C. Elrod
The Krakow Klub by Philip C. Elrod
THE KRAKOW CLUB We go about our daily lives, innocently believing that all is well and that our government will protect us, but, what if there are unseen, dark forces poised to destroy our nation? The United States government is in grave peril but few people are aware of the danger that threatens the entire nation. An evil cabal, the Krakow Klub, has already taken over the governments of several small nations and, now, all is in place for their most important and decisive step toward world … [Read more...] about The Krakow Klub by Philip C. Elrod
Silver City by Louise Lake
The world is hit by a sex specific virus, that soon aids a new world order, put into practice by the government. Humanity and science combine, to create robots that will replace the dying population of the female breed. Religious groups fight against the developments, seeing the robots as unnatural and unholy beings. Whilst an electromagnetic force field turns the world into a never ending cycle of chaos. A Fembot named Gemini is blindly following orders, meanwhile human Marie is taking her last … [Read more...] about Silver City by Louise Lake
