book-informationExhalation (8)AuthorTed ChiangGenreScience Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Short Stories, Speculative FictionSynopsisA masterful collection of nine speculative fiction stories that explore the nature of consciousness, free will, and what it means to be human. Ted Chiang weaves philosophical depth with scientific rigor, examining alternate realities where time runs backward, software entities gain sentience, and mechanical beings discover the secrets of their own existence. Each story challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about reality, technology, and the boundaries of human understanding.