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Heart of the comet

by Gregory Benford, David Brin

Exiles from a devastated Earth travel to a comet to establish a new colony. Led by a commander, a biologist, and a cyberneticist, the group faces internal conflicts and explores the boundaries between human consciousness and artificial intelligence.

Accession 32488 ISBN 0553051253 Publisher Bantam Books (Firm)
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