Fantastic books not only provide fun and kill time. Some works in the genre of science fiction are very deep and allow you to rethink life values, looking at them from a different angle.
"Time Machine" - one of the first dystopias
Unlike many science fiction writers who portray the future in a positive way, H. G. Wells was not so optimistic. His science fiction novel The Time Machine tells about the unenviable future of the descendants of modern people. It is quite possible that humanity expects not a peaceful and comfortable existence amid technological innovations, but a fierce struggle for life and irreversible mutations. The novel was Wells' first major work and was the first to introduce the term "time machine" into science fiction. Since then, the topic of time travel has become popular in many science fiction books.
The novel "Time Machine" became so popular that it was filmed 2 times - in 1960 and 2002.
"Neuromancer" - a sample of cyberpunk
William Gibson's novel, published in the early 1980s, was the father of many cyberpunk novels. This genre describes the fantastic events of a world immersed in virtual reality. The terms “matrix”, “virtual space”, “artificial intelligence” first appeared in the work.
The novel tells the story of the adventures of famous computer hackers, who were tasked with hacking the largest artificial intelligence in the world. Despite the unusual surrounding reality, the heroes are faced with quite earthly problems - betrayal and love, a sense of duty, fear of responsibility, the difficulties of virtual communication. The author has received all the literary prizes awarded for contributions to science fiction.
The motives of "Neuromancer" are reflected in many science fiction films - "The Matrix", "Nirvana", "The Lawnmower" and others.
"Do androids dream of electric sheep" - once again about artificial intelligence
A small but deep work by Philip Dick touches on the ethical issues of creating artificial intelligence. In the distant future, when androids become indistinguishable from humans, they begin to fight for their rights. An experienced hunter of rebellious androids will learn from his own experience how difficult it is to kill a thinking creature that thinks and acts like a human.
The novel, like many good works, leaves a long aftertaste, forcing one to think about the value of life and what can be considered life. Although Dick's novel draws on the plot points of earlier fiction, it is considered a classic in android literature.
