Day 2: A Book That You’ve Read More Than Three Times
Footprints Of God - Greg Iles
A bestseller which sparked countless discussions between me
and my brother (who bought the book).
and my brother (who bought the book).
This book is a fictional, intriguing story of a secret U.S
government project "Trinity" that attempts to use MRI
scans to map the brain. The goal is to create a super computer that not only has artificial intelligence; but self aware based on the brain model of the project head paving way for the so called immortality of man.
The hero is David Tennant, a professor of ethics -
part of the project; he deals with sabotage and murder of
colleagues while attempting to discover the sinister master
plan. In the process, he has miracle experiences himself.
I loved the premise of the book.... a lonely god who created
the universe to find out the reasons for his existence; who also enters spiritually inclined (as distinguished from religious) to teach various lessons he has learnt.
The climax is unexpected, leaving us with more questions
than answers regarding the origin of religion, ethics and
unmonitored use of technology.
This is the Second part of the 30 day book challenge created
by Paulami at her blog Acotation Al Margen.
Do have a peek if curling up with a good book is one of your
favourite pastimes.
Older and newer entries here.
2 comments:
There's a song that goes like,
if God's the game you're playing,
then we must get more acquainted,
because it has to be so lonely,
to be the only one whose holy.
~Paramore
Nice read.
Cheers,
Blasphemous Aesthete
I love Greg Iles! He is such a powerful, grab-you-out-of-your-chair writer.
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