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Children of the Mind

1 min read·eng. Children of the Mind · 1996

Interesting Facts

  • The book is the fourth and final part of the Ender Wiggin series, continuing the storyline begun in «Ender's Game» and «Speaker for the Dead».
  • The work explores themes of artificial intelligence and consciousness through the character of Jane, who is a self-aware computer program.
  • One of the central themes of the book is the issue of xenophobia and interaction between different species, including humans, Pequeninos, and Formics.
  • The book addresses philosophical questions about the nature of the soul and consciousness, especially in the context of transferring consciousness into other bodies.
  • An important plotline involves the struggle for survival and adaptation of various civilizations in the context of interstellar conflict.
  • The work explores moral and ethical dilemmas related to genetic engineering and cloning.
  • The book received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its deep philosophical undertones and complex interpersonal relationships between characters.
Children of the Mind
Date of publication: 30 January 2025
Updated: 15 November 2026
———Original title: eng. Children of the Mind · 1996
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