Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Immortality Bytes: Digital Minds Don't Get Hungry by Daniel Lawrence Abrams tautly examines the consequences of technological advancements and their impact on human society. Set in a near-future world, the story revolves around the lives of several characters, including Stu, an AI programmer; Maria, an activist; and Roxy, a brilliant CEO/scientist. Stu is a part-time influencer doing everything to find his footing in a world where AI is taking the lead and robots are claiming more jobs. With his ex-girlfriend about to complete the technology to perfect electronic immortality, the stakes are as high as the opportunities. A billionaire has offered to buy Roxy’s company, and the rival, a billionaire who might end up in jail for fraud, proposes an irresistible deal to Stu: steal Roxy’s work. Can he do it?
Immortality Bytes is perfect for fans of science fiction, technology, and novels brimming with relevant social commentaries. Daniel Lawrence Abrams infuses the writing with twists and creates elaborate, believable characters. The prose is crisp and loaded with descriptions. The novel raises important questions about the consequences of creating artificial intelligence, the ethics of immortality, and the impact of technological advancements on our daily lives. The conflict is developed at multiple levels, and the author’s exploration of the effect of AI on human society is thought-provoking. Stu's struggles to find funding for his AI research and his desire to make a positive impact on the world are relatable, and his girlfriend Maria's passion for social justice and her willingness to challenge the status quo are inspiring elements that enhance the plot. The three-dimensional characters and the author’s deft orchestration of the plot to an unpredictable denouement will leave readers questioning everything they’ve learned about the impact of science.