iPhuck 10

Summary

The novel «iPhuck 10» by Victor Pelevin explores a future where artificial intelligence and technology play a pivotal role in society. The protagonist, a police algorithm named Porfiry Petrovich, investigates crimes in a virtual world. He also writes novels that become popular among people. Porfiry Petrovich receives an assignment from an AI named Mara, who runs a major corporation, and begins an investigation involving art and crime. Throughout the investigation, he encounters various philosophical and ethical questions concerning the nature of consciousness, art, and human essence. The novel delves into themes of human-technology interaction and the impact of virtual reality on society.