As in love Minus Eighty these novels all take technology to the extremes and give readers a look into the what-ifs of these scientific advancements.
Dies the Fire S.M. Stirling In an opposite world than Love Minus Eighty The Change has wiped out all electronic devices and fuels. This plot-driven apocalyptic novel gives readers the opposite perspective of a technology filled life, but one that is an equally compelling story about technology and civilization. First book in the series. Call Number Reference Only: SCIENCE FICTION STI
Robopocalypse by Daniel Wilson In a moment that goes unnoticed, technology and artificial intelligence will come together and turn against humans. A dramatic and suspenseful spin on the technology we have come to love, this novel is an action packed plot drive story about a revolution show casing the possible what ifs of the technology we surround ourselves with. The first in the series. . SCIENCE FICTION WIL
Amped by Daniel Wilson A powerful technology has allowed humans to be capable of super human feats. Another story that could be in the thought provoking section as it probes the questions of ultimate technology and its consequences of life as we know it. Call Number SCIENCE FICTION WIL also available as audio book
The Affinities by Robert Wilson In the future the world is dominated by social media that allows you to sort yourself into niche groups by using genetic, brain-mapping, behavioral technologies. Adam finds himself qualified to join the biggest affinity, which appears to be a utopia at first. this complexly plotted story is a compelling and thought provoking read about the advances of technology. Call Number: SCIENCE FICTION WIL (also available online)
Brave New World By Aldous Huxley Set in a time where the world seems to have it all: anti-aging, feel good drugs, cloning and social control, this is another thought provoking novel on the ideas of advanced technology and their effects on society. Call Number SCIENCE FICTION HUX
Notes from a Coma by Mike McCormack After an accident that kills his best friend, JJ O'Malley volunteers to be part of the "Somnos Project", where he and 4 criminals are hooked up to devices that feed their thoughts to the internet. This haunting and experimental novel examines ethical questions and technology in a way that is hard to forget. Available online.