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David Ryan is the designer of ELOPe, an email language optimization program, that if successful, will make his career. But when the project is suddenly in danger of being canceled, David embeds a hidden directive in the software accidentally creating a runaway artificial intelligence.David and his team are initially thrilled when the project is allocated extra servers and programmers. But excitement turns to fear as the team realizes that they are being manipulated by an A.I. who is redirecting corporate funds, reassigning personnel and arming itself in pursuit of its own agenda.WINNER SCIENCE FICTION DIY BOOK FESTIVAL 20112012'Avogadro Corp is a tremendous book that every single person needs to read. In the vein of Daniel Suarez's Daemon and Freedom(TM), William's book shows that science fiction is becoming science fact. Avogadro Corp describes issues, in solid technical detail, that we are dealing with today that will impact us by 2015, if not sooner. Not enough people have read these books. It's a problem for them, but not for the [emergent] machines.'Brad Feld, managing directory Foundry Group, cofounder Techstars'Highly entertaining, gripping, thought inspiring book. Dont start without the time to finish it wont let you go.Gifford Pinchot III, founder Bainbridge Graduate Institute, author THE INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION'An alarming and jawdropping tale about how something as innocuous as email can subvert an entire organization. I found myself reading with a sense of awe, and read it way too late into the night.'Gene Kim, author of VISIBLE OPS'A fictional world where Portland is the hub for the most exciting advancements in technology... Jam packed with great references to deep Portland culture...and Portlandiatype references'SILICON FLORIST'Hertling builds a picture of how an AI could emerge, piece by piece, from technology available today. A fascinating, logical, and utterly believable scenario I just hope nobody tries this at home.'Nathaniel Rutman, Senior Systems Architect
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Avogadro Corp: The Singularity Is Closer Than It Appears'? A: The main theme revolves around the emergence of artificial intelligence through an email optimization project, exploring the implications of AI manipulation in corporate settings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by William Hertling.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the genre of Technothrillers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in New condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Avogadro Corp' have? A: The book has a total of 300 pages.
- Q: When was 'Avogadro Corp' published? A: The book was published on November 19, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in technology? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in technology and its implications, particularly regarding artificial intelligence.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'Avogadro Corp' received? A: The book has received positive reviews, being described as gripping, thought-provoking, and highly entertaining.
- Q: Does 'Avogadro Corp' contain any real-world technology references? A: Yes, the book includes solid technical details and references to real-world technology issues.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'Avogadro Corp' is part of the Singularity Series.