About this Event
Join local author Pierre Schwob at Books Inc. Palo Alto for a reading and discussion of his book Awe: A Technothriller!
AWE ( the Artificial Wisdom Engine) is developed by our heroes to avert a catastrophic tipping point predicted by a climate model. AWE must also combat pernicious disinformation, particularly the virulent fake news generated by an industrialist —a psychopathic and murderous antagonist linked to Putin, who is determined to protect his and his clients' interests. The team is led by renaissance man Pic de Lucrète and Lily Lee, an off-scale smart young mathematician. The action moves from Silicon Valley to Moscow, Tokyo, and Beijing. Eventually, amongst other notables, Xi Jinping lends China's might to the effort, establishing the notion that international cooperation is vital, alongside scientific rigor, to solve global issues.
"Celebrating deep research and the human efforts behind scientific breakthroughs, AWE is a triumphant thriller." -- Foreword/Clarion Reviews by Ryan Prado
"A layered, involving thriller that incorporates real-world issues... Schwob adeptly blends climate science, technology, and character development in this geopolitical thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews
"The social commentary is timely, and Schwob milks that angle to the max, while delving into the intricacies of scientific discovery and research for thoughtful readers. Readers will savor the astonishing detail in this brainy debut, and, after delivering a precise assessment of the world's priorities, Schwob builds momentum to a satisfying conclusion." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews -- EDITOR'S PICK
Pierre R. Schwob is a computer scientist who founded Classical Archives. He is a long-time director of the SETI Institute. He lives in Palo Alto, California.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Books Inc. Palo Alto, 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, United States
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