Gothic Sci-Fi Books
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the science behind the fiction.
Free Mini-Books
Gothic Sci-Fi books is dedicated to deep research to ensure the science in our novels is realistic. The mini-books on this page provide supplemental information that we found interesting and is relevant to the novels. Read in your browser or download the PDF - free, now and forever
Why aren't you charging?
We are science-curious non-experts. Our research is done using open-access papers and the generous knowledge sharing of career scientists. We want to amplify their voices, not profit from repackaging their work.
We are not experts!
We delve into the theories and experiments of people with intense training and experience in their chosen field. They are the experts and their words are the single source of truth. Any inaccuracies in the mini-books are ours, and not those of the scientists doing the real work of understanding our world. All sources are cited and all are well worth a direct read.
An Introduction to Minibrains for Science-Curious Non-Expert
This is Not About AI brings you a look into the fascinating, bonkers and under-reported research into organic intelligence using organoids, including brains.
This is not about AI
This Is Not About AI is a non-fiction book about the science of organoids and the ethics of experimentation on human-derived minibrains. Written for the science-curious non-expert, This Is Not About AI is approachable, fun, and thought provoking. Each chapter is prefaced with a TL;DR because your time is valuable: read one chapter, read the whole book, or read chapters in any order.
- Learn what organoids are, how they are grown, and why the future of intelligence is organic.
- Read about minibrains that learn to play Pong.
- Explore developmental similarities between lab minibrains and fetal brain development.
- Confront ethical questions of agency, consent and sentience.
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Sources Cited?
Yes.
Human Brain Image by vectortradition. Used with license from Canva Pro <https://www.canva.com>
Book Club?
We offer discounted e-books for book clubs. If you're local to the Historic Triangle in Virginia, you can get a paperback discount if you let me hand deliver your copies.