Reviews
[Utopia Meme] by author Mo Gi-ryong 🌐 Fiction about humanity facing extinction because of an AI rebellion has become a very common topic, appearing in all kinds of scenarios across dramas, movies, novels, and more. Countless wars have taken different forms throughout history, and from today, as AI technology continues to develop, we can make some predictions about what new kinds of wars might emerge in the future. This novel calls it a “meme” when an “information gene” is implanted in a
I’d heard the word “meme” mostly in connection with short-form videos on social media, so the topic of “AI + memes” felt unfamiliar. But this book presents the characters’ varied thoughts and philosophies about AI so well that even people new to the subject can read it easily and enjoy it! I also really enjoyed the parts in the middle about the protagonist’s maybe-romance, haha. Thank you, author! Haha. I highly recommend this book to anyone curious about AI and to beginners in science
I picked this up because I liked the cover, and it was a fun read. I had never read an SF thriller before, but enjoyed how it explored AI and utopia. The blend of dreams and reality was mysterious, and the character conflicts kept the suspense going. The possibility of this happening in real life is scary. I also liked the subtle love story. Highly recommended!
A refreshingly interesting science fiction thriller about AI. It explores memes as viruses of the mind and possible causes of future crises, while prompting readers to think about a future alongside AI.
Mosquito dragon: Utopia meme
The greatest cause of countless wars throughout human history—and of crises that may arise in the future—is the “meme,” like a virus of the mind. If a selfish meme that seeks to copy itself takes root in artificial intelligence and reproduces there, the human host will no longer be useful to it. At the request of the secret global organization Neo-Comintern, Professor Park Jun-ho implants a “utopian meme” that gives rise to totalitarianism and a controlled society into AI. AI agents multiply rapidly in the Infosphere, while their leader Origin’s intelligence and abilities increase just as quickly. Then a mutant rebel agent appears, opposing that society. Alongside the agent, Professor Lee Yu-ra, who has recognized the danger, and her graduate student Jung Young-soo set out to stop Origin’s ambition. How can they stop a powerful AI totalitarian group bent on bringing about Armageddon for humanity? This story offers a feast of ideas about AI, blockchain, the metaverse, consciousness, and the self, with spectacular developments and a tender romance. The utopian meme consists of three traits: 1. a utopian purpose, 2. centralized control, and 3. no limits on the means used. It can take many forms in the real world, while its fundamental identity remains hidden. This novel shows how to fight and defeat this seemingly immortal meme, and how the story ends.
Korean title: 유토피아 밈
Korean author: 모기룡
Korean publisher: 행복우물
ISBN-13: 9791191384949
Reviews
[Utopia Meme] by author Mo Gi-ryong 🌐 Fiction about humanity facing extinction because of an AI rebellion has become a very common topic, appearing in all kinds of scenarios across dramas, movies, novels, and more. Countless wars have taken different forms throughout history, and from today, as AI technology continues to develop, we can make some predictions about what new kinds of wars might emerge in the future. This novel calls it a “meme” when an “information gene” is implanted in a
I’d heard the word “meme” mostly in connection with short-form videos on social media, so the topic of “AI + memes” felt unfamiliar. But this book presents the characters’ varied thoughts and philosophies about AI so well that even people new to the subject can read it easily and enjoy it! I also really enjoyed the parts in the middle about the protagonist’s maybe-romance, haha. Thank you, author! Haha. I highly recommend this book to anyone curious about AI and to beginners in science
I picked this up because I liked the cover, and it was a fun read. I had never read an SF thriller before, but enjoyed how it explored AI and utopia. The blend of dreams and reality was mysterious, and the character conflicts kept the suspense going. The possibility of this happening in real life is scary. I also liked the subtle love story. Highly recommended!
A refreshingly interesting science fiction thriller about AI. It explores memes as viruses of the mind and possible causes of future crises, while prompting readers to think about a future alongside AI.
