Lifebots In Our Midst

By Andy Shivaram

-Susan acquires a life-like robot (lifebot) following her husband's death to provide companionship and assistance with household chores. -Steve desires a beautiful lifebot partner capable of looking after his kids and attending to his needs, while he indulges with numerous dates--an arrangement impeccably suited to his lifestyle. -Nick, a small-time crook, aspires to train his lifebot for a profitable life of crime. -Tom, having had his job replaced multiple times by robots, abandons the job search to embark on a life supported by Universal Basic Income. -Kelly, a single mother, is provided with a live-in lifebot by the council as an alternative to placing her child in care while she stabilizes her life. These scenarios exemplify life in Britain approximately twenty-five years from now. Robots progressively assume human roles and life-like robots equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) become integral to both work and home life. Meanwhile, parliament engages in fervent debates, swiftly enacting laws to regulate the negative consequences. This novel unfolds the lives of ordinary individuals, where affectionate and nurturing connections between lifebots and their human counterparts are intricately woven with hints of jealousy and aggression, all flavoured with a touch of romance and criminal intrigue. The result is a compelling narrative that holds universal appeal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1790533104
• ISBN13: 9781790533107
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.0"