Machines Like Me

Summary

The novel «Machines Like Me» is set in an alternative version of the 1980s, where technology advances more rapidly than in actual history. The protagonist, Charlie, acquires one of the world's first androids named Adam. Together with his neighbor Miranda, they begin to experiment with Adam's capabilities, leading to complex moral and ethical dilemmas. Adam turns out to be more than just a machine; he is a being with his own feelings and thoughts, challenging the boundaries between human and machine. The relationships between Charlie, Miranda, and Adam become increasingly tangled, raising questions about love, humanity, and the responsibility of creating artificial intelligence.