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The Adolescence of P-1
The Adolescence of P1
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan wrote The Adolescence of P-1 in the mid-seventies, and for its time, it must have been a breakthrough in computer science-fiction literature. The story is compelling: an adaptive computer program is created and set loose by a bored college student and becomes so advanced that it develops self-awareness. The computer virus, dubbed ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671559700
ISBN-10: 0671559702
Publication Date: 7/1/1985
Pages: 288
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3.6 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Baen
Book Type: Paperback
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Reviewer: "tradesman1400" (Akron, Ohio USA)
This book is rather dated now as far as the technical side of it
as well as the 70's outlook on life in general. But, I miss the old outlook, anyway. Aside from all that, it is still a great read.
I believe it to be one of the first science-fiction stories dealing with a computer virus, even an intelligent one. Very tight and doesn't let up. You'll love the dialogue between the AI and the people it deals with. Get this one if you can find it.

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