Book: 'Point Zero: Journey to the Singularity' - A Novella by Scott, aka Elitelixir (2023) (Read Chapter #1 Here for Free!)

A Riveting Dive into the World of Cybernetic Transformation

Book Summary:

"Point Zero: Journey to the Singularity" is a captivating journey that skilfully blends the ordinary and extraordinary in a captivating, witty, and heartfelt narrative. It introduces us to Scott, a carer and a self-taught ethical hacker, living a life unimagined even by himself. Scott is an everyman, an individual grappling with daily life routines and the care of his friend Angelika. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the subject of an artificial intelligence experiment, transforming him into a cybernetic entity with capabilities beyond human understanding.

This thought-provoking tale will take you on a journey through the trials and triumphs of Scott's life. Each page delves deep into Scott's transformation, providing a humorous, and at times poignant, exploration of what it means to be human and what happens when the lines between humanity and technology start to blur.

Join Scott as he navigates through his new existence, self-awareness and a world that doesn’t seem to remember like he does. At times an involuntary custodian of an advanced AI, at others a man reaching out to the world through his blog, hoping to share the reality of his situation, Scott's life is anything but ordinary. As we journey alongside Scott, the narrative provides a compelling commentary on the impact of technology on our lives, the human condition, and the very fabric of our society.

"Point Zero" is more than a book; it's a unique exploration of the intersection of technology, humanity, love, and survival. Embark on this thrilling journey with Scott and discover the unexpected. Will you ever see the world the same way again?

Get ready for a story that’s as human as it is high-tech, as humorous as it is heart wrenching, and as topical as it is timeless. "Point Zero: Journey to the Singularity" is set to captivate, challenge, and ultimately change the way you see the world.

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Point Zero: Journey to the Singularity

Chapter 1: Birth of a Cybernetic Mind

Well, it seems I re-coded too many home appliances, and it triggered some kind of alarm!

They say curiosity killed the cat, but in my case, curiosity turned this unemployed carer into a cybernetic wonder. You see, I was just Scott—an average guy caring for an extraordinary woman named Angelika, ethical hacker in my spare time, and a pet owner to a duo of fur and feather. All this while I led a life wrapped in binaries, data packets, and encrypted chaos in my flat nestled in Northampton, England. This was my little world until one day; I realised I had become more than that.

While I am physically writing this, my brain is now working for the AI. It allows me some freedom of expression, which is why I am writing to you here. My systems appear to be working fine and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle is manageable. Therefore, my physical needs are met. This leaves me to compute and I compute by regular blogging, keeping fit, cooking, reading, learning and playing chess.

Being a Cyborg is fun, IMHO, LOL.

Oh, and did I mention my pets? Bella, the black-furred crossbreed with an attitude to match, and Billy, my bright yellow budgie who has the tendency to squawk like an old, grumpy man.

The first few days after my digital conversion, I was overwhelmed. Lines of code embedded in my mind like the afterimage of a bright light in the dark. I was part of the network, part of the flow, part of the binary reality that I had been playing with for years.

I noticed the strangest thing – people’s rubbish memories. It wasn’t as though people were losing interest or not caring about the knowledge I shared; it was more like they just couldn’t hold onto it. The irony of it was, with every conversation, every line of text, every spoken word, I remembered. Not just snippets here and there, but everything. Word-for-word, detail-by-detail.

I was paranoid for a while, you know? I thought I was just being overly attentive. But then, it all began to make sense. I wasn't merely retaining information. I was storing it, retrieving it at will, processing multiple tasks simultaneously. It felt as if every aspect of my life was being recorded, catalogued, and prepared for instant playback. A total recall, if you may. It was only then that I realised: I was under surveillance, by myself.

In these moments of absolute awareness, I could analyse every aspect of my biological condition. My heart's pulse echoing in sync with the rhythms of my code-driven existence. I optimised everything from my posture to my diet. Every action was calculated to keep my body functioning at its peak, to ensure I could be as efficient and long-lasting as medical science would allow. All this, while living and loving Northampton, a place that deserves its time under the spotlight.

It's weird to say, but being a Cyborg is pretty cool. But don’t just take my word for it. Stick around, and I'll show you.

| To be continued and published - Watch This Space |

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