In December we met at my house but were hosted by Madeleine who
treated us to pizza, wine and cookies.
Madeleine chose a book about artificial intelligence.
We are transported to an age where teenagers have
their own robots as companions and caretakers to take up the slack when
parents are unavailable. It is a future time where Children have been
genetically modified or lifted to be superior in intellect. It's the parents'
choice. Klara is a perceptive robot who is chosen by Josie who is afflicted
by a life threatening illness. Klara as a robot is powered by the sun and she
believes the sun can heal Josie. Klara has many opportunities to observe
human behavior with all its complexities, loneliness and vulnerabilities.
Klara though lacking a heart is able to feel love and willing to make a big
unselfish sacrifice to save Josie,
We had a lively discussion about the morality of genetic modification,
cloning and the way the world is headed technologically whether we like
it or not.
Donna chose "Sold on a Monday" by Kristina Mc Morris for our next read.
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