Destination: Void

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first in a series that explores the theme of artificial intelligence and its interaction with humanity.
• The plot unfolds aboard a spaceship where the crew attempts to create an artificial intelligence capable of controlling the ship.
• One of the key themes of the book is the exploration of human consciousness and its boundaries.
• The book raises philosophical questions about the nature of mind and consciousness, as well as what makes a person human.
• Frank Herbert uses a science fiction context to explore complex themes such as the ethics of creating artificial intelligence and the possible consequences of its existence.
• The book was written in 1966, making it one of the early works exploring the theme of artificial intelligence in science fiction.