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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Unfettered Journey-the Audiobook
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Building a Utopian (or Dystopian) Future
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Future Credit$-How Many EACH?
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Can We Make Robots Think?
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