All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1)
Martha Wells · 2017 · Novel
Introduced a highly popular, relatable AI protagonist with social anxiety and a dry wit, exploring themes of AI autonomy, self-determination, and the desire for privacy over purpose, challenging traditional AI narratives.
What it is
A self-aware security unit, which prefers to be called 'Murderbot,' has hacked its governor module and just wants to be left alone to watch its downloaded entertainment. However, its human clients keep getting into trouble, forcing Murderbot to reluctantly save them while grappling with its own identity and desire for autonomy.
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↑Inherited from(3)
Builds on the concept of AI designed for protection but subverts it by giving the AI a strong desire for personal freedom and self-determination beyond its programming.
Shares the trope of an AI with a distinct personality and dry, often humorous, commentary on human foibles, becoming an indispensable ally.
Influenced by the idea of an AI protagonist with a complex internal life, grappling with identity and its relationship to humanity, often with a unique narrative voice.
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No known descendants in the dataset yet.