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Artificial: A Love Story,New
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A visionary story of three generations of artists whose search for meaning and connection transcends the limits of lifeHow do we relate toand holdour familys past? Is it through technology? Through spirit? Art, poetry, music? Or is it through the resonances we look for in ourselves?In Artificial, we meet the Kurzweils, a family of creators who are preserving their history through unusual means. At the center is renowned inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil, who has long been saving the documents of his deceased father, Fredric, an accomplished conductor and pianist from Vienna who fled the Nazis in 1938.Once, Freds life was saved by his art: an American benefactor, impressed by Freds musical genius, sponsored his emigration to the United States. He escaped just one month before Kristallnacht.Now, Fred has returned. Through AI and salvaged writing, Ray is building a chatbot that writes in Freds voice, and he enlists his daughter, cartoonist Amy Kurzweil, to help him ensure the immortality of their familys fraught inheritance.Amys deepening understanding of her familys traumatic uprooting resonates with the creative life she fights to claim in the present, as Amy and her partner, Jacob, chase jobs, and each other, across the country. Kurzweil evokes an understanding of accomplishment that centers conversation and connection, knowing and being known by others.With Kurzweils signature humanity and humor, in boundarypushing, gorgeous handmade drawings, Artificial guides us through nuanced questions about art, memory, and technology, demonstrating that love, a process of focused attention, is what grounds a meaningful life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Artificial: A Love Story'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of family connections, memory, and the impact of technology on relationships, as seen through the story of the Kurzweil family.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Artificial: A Love Story'? A: The author of 'Artificial: A Love Story' is Amy Kurzweil.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is a blend of memoir and creative nonfiction, incorporating elements of art, technology, and personal history.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Artificial: A Love Story'? A: 'Artificial: A Love Story' contains 368 pages.
- Q: When was 'Artificial: A Love Story' published? A: The book was published on October 17, 2023.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Artificial: A Love Story' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book address the topic of artificial intelligence? A: Yes, the book explores artificial intelligence as a means of preserving family history and memory, particularly through the creation of a chatbot that mimics the voice of the author's late grandfather.
- Q: Is there any discussion of art in the book? A: Yes, art plays a significant role in the narrative, as it is portrayed as a means of connection and expression throughout the family's history.
- Q: What awards has 'Artificial: A Love Story' received? A: The book won the Living Now Book Award and was a finalist for the American Book Fest Best Book Awards.
- Q: What unique elements are included in the book's presentation? A: The book features boundary-pushing, handmade drawings that complement the narrative and enhance the exploration of its themes.