Am I Still There? by James R. Hall

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Author Hall, James R.
Illustrator Summers, Leo, 1925-1985
Title Am I Still There?
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Summary "Am I Still There?" by James R. Hall is a science fiction story written in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around themes of identity and consciousness as it explores the implications of replacive surgery, a futuristic medical procedure allowing human beings to replace their organs, including the brain, with synthetic alternatives. The core topic of the book examines the philosophical questions surrounding what it means to be 'self' when all physical components have been replaced. The story follows Vincent Bonard Lee, an elderly man preparing for a groundbreaking operation where his entire brain will be replaced with an artificial one. Despite his extensive medical history of undergoing numerous replacive surgeries, Lee grapples with existential questions about his identity and essence throughout the narrative. As he faces the reality of becoming the first human to undergo a complete brain substitution, he is haunted by the uncertainty of whether he will still be 'himself' after the operation. Through a conversation with his doctor, Lee confronts the unsettling idea that the entire essence of his being may be lost, prompting profound reflections on personal identity and the human experience in the wake of advanced medical technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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