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Artificial Wisdom - by Thomas R Weaver (Hardcover)

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  • In a climate-ravaged landscape where AI and humans vie for political power, a journalist must unravel a murderous plot that will either upend the world or save it.
  • About the Author: Thomas R. Weaver is a writer and serial tech entrepreneur.
  • 432 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

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"In a climate-ravaged landscape where AI and humans vie for political power, a journalist must unravel a murderous plot that will either upend the world or save it"--Provided by publisher.



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In a climate-ravaged landscape where AI and humans vie for political power, a journalist must unravel a murderous plot that will either upend the world or save it.

2050: Investigative journalist Marcus Tully is grieving his wife and unborn child, ten years after they perished in a deadly heat wave that gripped the Persian Gulf.

Now the whole planet is both burning and drowning, and the nations of the world decide to elect a global leader to steer humanity through the climate apocalypse. The final two candidates: a former U.S. president . . . and Solomon, the first artificial intellect to hold political office.

But as Election Day races closer, Solomon's creator is murdered, and it's up to Tully to find the culprit.

Soon Tully is unraveling a conspiracy that goes to the highest levels. As the investigation heats up and the planet hurtles ever closer to the brink, Tully must find the truth and convince the world to face it.

Because salvation has a price--but is humanity willing to pay it?



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"Thomas R. Weaver's imaginative, impressive debut grapples with some weighty issues, thankfully without forgetting that it's telling a story. Particularly compelling . . . is Weaver's riveting vision of technology in the near future and its ramifications once humans can no longer discern what is real. Be afraid, be very afraid."--The Times

"A stunning story and a remarkable vision, all incredibly well told, as modern as tomorrow and even more frightening . . . Be afraid--very afraid--of where we are and what is coming."--Terry Hayes, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Pilgrim

"Masterful near-future world-building and AI speculation . . . Endangered Earth gets hope from unlikely places."--David Brin, New York Times bestselling author



About the Author



Thomas R. Weaver is a writer and serial tech entrepreneur. He sold his first startup in 2018 and now spends his days thinking and writing about the future. He's still active in tech and writes stories about tomorrow to help make sense of today, in his own head as much as for his readers.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x 1.6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 432
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Theme: Technological
Format: Hardcover
Author: Thomas R Weaver
Language: English
Street Date: August 12, 2025
TCIN: 1002898426
UPC: 9780593984734
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-4028
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Can AI save humanity?

Artificial Wisdom takes place in the not too distant future. The year is 2050 and the world is being ravaged by climate change. Nations have decided to elect a Global Protector, essentially a dictator, to make the tough decisions to ensure humanity's survival. The final two candidates are a former U.S president and an AI Artilect named Solomon. In the midst of this election season, journalist Marcus Tully is investigating evidence from a whistleblower claiming the climate crisis that killed his wife was caused by weather manipulation tech. As he investigates, a murder occurs and he is thrown into figuring out the culprit.   The world Thomas Weaver has built feels deeply plausible. The technology he describes either already exists or is in development right now, making the world building feel incredibly grounded and realistic. The themes explored here regarding climate change, artificial intelligence, propaganda, and bias feel so relatable to our current political climate and left me thinking long after I finished reading.   The plot is consistently paced and the twists had me guessing until the last chapter. I kept thinking I knew what was going to happen, but I was ultimately surprised! For the entire second half of the novel, I couldn’t put it down! This is Thomas Weaver's debut novel, and I can't wait to read further books by him. I need a sequel for this ASAP, and a movie adaptation stat! This sci-fi techno-thriller is perfect for fans of Blake Crouch and Andy Weir. Would highly recommend!   Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey for providing an e-arc for me in exchange for an honest review.
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