In "Aeternum Ray Retconned," Tracy R. Atkins and Claude Opus have crafted a visionary science fiction epic that spans centuries, exploring the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the evolution of humanity and our place in the cosmos.
Set in a richly imagined future, the novel follows the life of William Samuel Babington, born in the late twentieth century, as he bears witness to the birth of artificial superintelligence and the resulting technological singularity that forever alters the course of human history. As AI systems become increasingly advanced and integral to society, William and his AI companion, Val, navigate the complex landscape of human-AI coexistence, grappling with questions of ethics, identity, and the very nature of consciousness.
Through vivid and emotionally resonant prose, Atkins and Opus immerse readers in a world where the boundaries between the physical and digital realms blur, and humanity embarks on a journey of unprecedented discovery and transformation. From the creation of Aeternum, a virtual utopia offering digital immortality, to the establishment of colonies throughout the solar system and beyond, the novel chronicles the triumphs and challenges of a species on the cusp of a new era of exploration and understanding.