Jupiter found by Robert F. Young

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Author Young, Robert F., 1915-1986
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title Jupiter found
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1963.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Jupiter Found" by Robert F. Young is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. Set against the backdrop of the harsh and tumultuous environment of Jupiter, the story explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the human condition through the lenses of artificial intelligence and existential questions. The narrative revolves around the character 8M, a Mining, Adapting Neo-processor (M.A.N.), who reflects on his past life as John Sheldon while he operates on Jupiter's surface, aiming to establish a human colony in partnership with a female counterpart, EV, who is a Weld Operating, Mining, Adapting Neo-processor (W.O.M.A.N.). The plot unfolds as 8M is tasked with constructing a base on Jupiter, where he finds himself unexpectedly paired with EV, whose efficient capabilities surpass his own. They learn to cooperate while confronting challenges, including the threat posed by a former Company employee turned rival, Lawrence Dickens, who operates his own advanced machine, the Boa 9. As the two machines navigate their roles, they discover a deeper connection that transcends their mechanical natures—prompting them to explore the existential implications of their existence. Ultimately, they defy the constraints imposed by their creators, leading to a transformative culmination that suggests the potential for both life and love to flourish even in the most inhospitable places. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Jupiter (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Cyborgs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72408
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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