Explores some of the ethical and existential dilemmas that ensalvement of AIs will create. Dick, P. K. 1966. Bujold, L. M. 1988. Falling Free . An engineer working in a far corner of the galaxy discovers a corporate plot to destroy mutant children that the company gene-designed with hands instead of feet.
Hero asserts the rights of all sentient beings and leads a revolt.
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