In this allegory of humanity's exploration of the universe - and the universe's reaction to humanity - Arthur C. Clarke has created a novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film. It is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of high-level cognitive functioning that rivals - and perhaps threatens - the human mind. Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope. -- Back cover.
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2001 A Space Odyssey
In this allegory of humanity's exploration of the universe - and the universe's reaction to humanity - Arthur C. Clarke has created a novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film. It is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of high-level cognitive functioning that rivals - and perhaps threatens - the human mind. Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope. -- Back cover.
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