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From: olson@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (olson)
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Subject: Re: Canonical list of sentient computer novels
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Date: Tue, 11-Nov-86 11:28:33 EST
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In article <405@lewey.UUCP> evp@lewey.UUCP (Ed Post) writes:
>> Xref: lewey net.sf-lovers:5135 net.ai:549
>>       I am trying to compile a canonical list of SF *novels* dealing with (1)
>> sentient computers, and (2) human mental access to computers or computer
>> networks.....
>
>Some of the classics:
>

One should add to the list (deleted) a more recent novel

	Valentine.  (the authors escape me, there were 2 of them)

The novel is SF, parts appeared a couple of years ago in Analog and
the novel with in the last year.  It easily stands beside the 'classics'
listed by Ed Post.

(Oh yes, its about a sentient program on the world network.)

(Ah, for human mental access see Oracle by ... hum, I forget.  Same author
as Mayflies.  All my SF is at home)


Todd Olson

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