2054

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• Elliot Ackerman

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• Narrativa

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From the acclaimed authors of the New York Times bestseller 2034 comes another explosive speculative fiction set twenty years later, amid a radical leap in artificial intelligence and a violent partisan divide threatening the nation and the world. Two decades after a catastrophic war between the United States and China dismantled the old political order, a new party has dominated for over a decade, facing increasing violent resistance. The American president, who controls the media, is losing grip on the streets, raising fears of desperate measures to retain power. In a shocking turn, he collapses during a national address, leading to a flurry of misinformation and a reluctant announcement of his death. As conspiracy theories proliferate, the country spirals into a new civil war. A select group of elite figures in computer science, intelligence, and business suspect a major breakthrough in AI is behind the president's demise, with implications far beyond a mere assassination. Their investigation leads to an Amazon rainforest outpost, the last known location of a tech visionary who foresaw this advancement. As global powers maneuver in this new Great Game of scientific discovery, the fate of American democracy hangs in the balance. Combining insights into AI, biotech, and geopolitical dynamics, the authors deliver a thrilling narrative that compels readers to reflect on the trajectory of society and its potentially disastrous

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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