A visionary debut collection exploring the rise of artificial intelligence and adapted technologies and their ethical and social impacts on the human experience.
From a small rural American town subjected to horrors brought by an elaborate deep-fake hoax, to Black Mirror-esque fables about technology dependency, age extension, and psychological invasions, Artificial Artifacts invites readers on a journey where the boundaries between human and machine blur, and the consequences of our creations become chillingly profound.
As enigmatic tech mogul Peter Byrell's story unfolds, so does the tapestry of our digital age, leaving us to ponder: in a world where truth is malleable and consciousness is encoded, what does it truly mean to be human?
What did I think?
I don't usually read short stories but this collection of futuristic stories was just too difficult to resist and I am so pleased that I read Artificial Artifacts as it is unlike anything I have ever read before.
There are 11 stories in the book and they are all very easy to read (so don't worry if you're not up to date with technology). Some of the stories do have a business theme but I think they are easy to follow.
I think everyone will have a favourite story in this collection and it's actually the first one that has remained with me as I particularly enjoyed the reverse timeline. It's very clever and I was completely riveted.
Artificial Artifacts is incredibly thought-provoking and scarily realistic. John Fennec portrays a future that is quite easy to imagine and it gave me 1984 vibes; I wonder if I'll pick it up in 10 or 20 years time to see how much has come true. Watch this space!
I received a gifted hardback for the Love Books Tours Bookstagram Tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
About the author:
John Fennec is a debut author and seasoned professional investor, whose insights into technology and life sciences significantly inform his writing. His recent work in artificial intelligence revealed its vast potential as well as haunting implications, inspiring him to fulfil his lifelong dream of authorship. With support of a family of scientists and colleagues in tech, John crafts stories grounded in realism, which he terms ‘the art of the plausible’. John wants you to know that he writes the old-fashioned way, unassisted by A.I. generated content. Residing in London with his supportive wife and three children, John balances his professional pursuits with a rewarding family life.
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