The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Naylor:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

"Rumors begin to spread of a dangerous species of hyperintelligent octopus that may have developed its own language and culture. The marine biologist Dr. Ha Nguyen, who has spent her life researching cephalopod intelligence, will do anything for the chance to study them."


('The Mountain in the Sea' by Ray Naylor)

First-rate new novel intertwines themes that include intelligence in octopi, artificial intelligence applied in human interaction and ships, and underwater adventure. Highly recommended.

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Abglanz
A mask that hides identity.

AI Control Portal
A special window into an artificial intelligence, to allow an operator to take control of it if necessary.

Autofreighter
An autonomous vessel carrying trade materials.

Automonk
A robot with an AI trained on an individual monk.

Autotrawler Autonomous Fishing Factory Ship
An entirely autonomous vessel with imprisoned labor that scrapes the sea for protein and off-loads it to other ships.

Folding Terminal
A computer that unfolds itself for use.

Maintenance Drone (Holon)
A semi-autonomous flying device used to perform repairs.

Palimpscreen
A thin piece of digital paper.

Point-Five Construct (Pseudo-Relationship)
An artificial intelligence person, serving as a companion for a human person not capable of forming real relationships.

Subcutaneous Overlay
An implanted chip that provides a continuous drug experience for months.

 

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