Brian, Created Intelligence - by Aj Pagan (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Within a four foot stainless steel cube, a bodiless brain is awake, thinking, computing, knowing. Brian was created by genetic engineer Dr. Ellie Parsons, and neuroscientist Tom Marshall, at biotechnology company Dipol Inc., in San Diego, CA. Ethical questions abound as they hide Brian's true identity from him and the world around. To Brian, he's merely artificial intelligence, tasked with creating even more intelligent systems. To Ellie and her company, he's a means to an end, to create true artificial intelligence using his genius and the brain computer interface attached to his only true organ. All is as well as it can be until the day a psychotic agent of DARPA, Jonathan Volt, commandeers it for use in none other than militarization. Once Ellie neurally links herself to Brian, all bets are off to ensure his safety as his entire life is literally on the table.

Review Quotes

"This novel seamlessly shifts between a sci-fi dream and an ethical drama, while also commenting on governmental overreach, morality within technology, and the eternal persistence of human folly." 4 Stars - Self-Publishing Review

"I am expecting a screen adoption of this book soon. AJ has won me to his side." 4 Stars - Online Book Club

"A thought-provoking and rollercoaster read." 4 Stars - Reedsy Discovery