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benignintervention@lemmy.world 2 days agoOoo added the book to my list, thanks!
Also, Robert Sapolsky’s book Determined explores whether we’re conscious or not based on his work in neuroscience and primatology. It’s like a book length version of the quote you posted
foofy@lemmy.world 2 days ago
It’s not the most welcoming read in terms of sci-fi but I love that book. That and its sequel (Echopraxia) do what sci-fi is supposed to do (make you think).
benignintervention@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I’m a sci fi nerd from foundation to Hyperion to the expanse but I’ve never heard of Blindsight, and you’ve absolutely sold me on it
shalafi@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Found it at the library 10+ years ago, read the flyleaf, thought, “This is pants on head idiotic. I need a break on something light. Let’s try it.” I have never been more wrong in judging a book by it’s cover.
Read it probably 13-14 times, kinda embarrassing. Anyway, the ship’s captain is a vampire. And it’s hard sci-fy, no sparkles.
Holy shit will you love Blindsight. You are going to scream with joy. Want the epub?
benignintervention@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Dude, what is this book. Who writes like this? I fucking adore it
benignintervention@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Oh fuck yeah, buddy! I’m grabbing it right now! Might buy the audio on libro.fm to support the author too