Proteus Or The Future Of Intelligence (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168869999)

Proteus Or The Future Of Intelligence is a science fiction novel written by Vernon Lee. The story revolves around a scientist named Dr. Josiah Otway who has invented a machine that can read and record human thoughts. He plans to use this machine to create a new form of intelligence, which he calls Proteus. However, his invention attracts the attention of various groups, including the government, who want to use it for their own purposes.As the story progresses, Dr. Otway's assistant, a young woman named Hilda, becomes increasingly concerned about the implications of the machine and the potential dangers it poses to human privacy and autonomy. She also becomes romantically involved with Dr. Otway, which complicates matters further.The novel explores themes of artificial intelligence, the ethics of technology, and the relationship between science and society. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which our thoughts and emotions shape our lives.Proteus Or The Future Of Intelligence was first published in 1925 and is considered a classic of early science fiction. It is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Vernon Lee
ISBN-10: 1168869994
ISBN-13: 9781168869999
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d