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Sympathy for the Circuits

Sympathy for the Circuits is a short story anthology comprised of stories that prominently feature computers, AI, and robots as main subjects. Within it, you'll find stories about:

  1. A leader of a technophobe movement who turns out to be a robot

  2. A political activist who challenges a manipulative influencer and is attacked by his cronies

  3. A Russian spetsnaz and Chinese military policeman who must stop an invasion of East Asia by a united Korea

  4. A tech billionaire who creates an advanced AI, but at a cost to global stability

  5. And many other strange, mind-bending tales

While mainly focused on stories in the cyberpunk and technothriller genres, there are a few space opera and fantasy short stories. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a unique sci-fi tale, likeable heroes, and unusual plot twists.

What languages is Sympathy for the Circuits available in?

Sympathy for the Circuits is only available in English.

Where to get Sympathy for the Circuits

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What to expect

Age group: 13+

Tropes: Near-future, AI, cyberpunk, anthologies & omnibuses, short stories, thriller, dystopian