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Sacred Algorithms : The Mumukshu Paradox. /Shailendra Mishra.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher number: : Donated by Dr. Sweta MishraPublication details: : Lumina Books , 2025Description: xvi, 293p. : 24cmISBN:
  • 978933437815
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 823.92 MIS
Summary: "Sacred Algorithms is a philosophical science fiction thriller that explores the future of humanity shaped by AI — viewed through the lens of Indian philosophy and spiritual inquiry._x000B__x000B_One pivotal chapter is drawn from a real conversation between the author and an AI system — reimagined as the voice of the world’s most advanced algorithm, and revealing unsettling predictions about humanity’s future._x000B__x000B_It portrays a journey from the mathematical precision of algorithms to the timeless questions of Vedanta through the characters: A world-renowned AI scientist._x000B_A Banarasi childhood friend._x000B_An enigmatic yogi._x000B_And a global system of intelligence that may be far more than it seems. When Dr. Janmejay Singh’s return to Varanasi after a personal loss leads to encounters with old friends and mysterious teachers, he begins to see unsettling patterns — in his past, his work, and the very nature of reality itself. As suspicion grows that events around him are being orchestrated, he must confront questions that blend science, ethics, and spirituality. Through its pages, readers will find: * A gripping, heart-touching story of friendship, loss, and discovery, layered with suspense._x000B_ * An authentic AI–human dialogue adapted into the novel — offering a chillingly real glimpse into possible futures._x000B_ * A simple yet profound guide to deep philosophical and spiritual concepts, told through relatable storytelling._x000B_ * A rational lens applied even to experiences that seem irrational or mystical._x000B_ Blending suspense, philosophy, and emotional depth, Sacred Algorithms is for readers who want to be intellectually challenged, spiritually stirred, and deeply moved._x000B__x000B_“Fans of Greg Egan’s Permutation City—a simulation-rich dive into artificial consciousness—or Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun, with its tender AI perspective—will recognize echoes in Sacred Algorithms. Additionally, readers who love speculative Indian narratives like Amitav Ghosh’s The Calcutta Chromosome, Vandana Singh’s poetic ruminations in Ambiguity Machines and Other Stories, or the transhumanist dilemmas of Anil Menon’s The Beast with Nine Billion Feet will find compelling parallels.”"
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"Sacred Algorithms is a philosophical science fiction thriller that explores the future of humanity shaped by AI — viewed through the lens of Indian philosophy and spiritual inquiry._x000B__x000B_One pivotal chapter is drawn from a real conversation between the author and an AI system — reimagined as the voice of the world’s most advanced algorithm, and revealing unsettling predictions about humanity’s future._x000B__x000B_It portrays a journey from the mathematical precision of algorithms to the timeless questions of Vedanta through the characters:

A world-renowned AI scientist._x000B_A Banarasi childhood friend._x000B_An enigmatic yogi._x000B_And a global system of intelligence that may be far more than it seems.

When Dr. Janmejay Singh’s return to Varanasi after a personal loss leads to encounters with old friends and mysterious teachers, he begins to see unsettling patterns — in his past, his work, and the very nature of reality itself. As suspicion grows that events around him are being orchestrated, he must confront questions that blend science, ethics, and spirituality.

Through its pages, readers will find:

* A gripping, heart-touching story of friendship, loss, and discovery, layered with suspense._x000B_

* An authentic AI–human dialogue adapted into the novel — offering a chillingly real glimpse into possible futures._x000B_

* A simple yet profound guide to deep philosophical and spiritual concepts, told through relatable storytelling._x000B_

* A rational lens applied even to experiences that seem irrational or mystical._x000B_

Blending suspense, philosophy, and emotional depth, Sacred Algorithms is for readers who want to be intellectually challenged, spiritually stirred, and deeply moved._x000B__x000B_“Fans of Greg Egan’s Permutation City—a simulation-rich dive into artificial consciousness—or Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun, with its tender AI perspective—will recognize echoes in Sacred Algorithms. Additionally, readers who love speculative Indian narratives like Amitav Ghosh’s The Calcutta Chromosome, Vandana Singh’s poetic ruminations in Ambiguity Machines and Other Stories, or the transhumanist dilemmas of Anil Menon’s The Beast with Nine Billion Feet will find compelling parallels.”"

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