Blindsight By Peter Watts.epub Online

Named after a real neurological condition where people can "see" and react to objects without being consciously aware of them, the book explores if the entire universe works this way. Why It's a Must-Read

The central, chilling argument of the book is that .

A genetically resurrected vampire —an extinct, predatory subspecies of human with superhuman processing power but a lethal allergy to right angles (the "crucifix glitch"). Blindsight by Peter Watts.epub

40% into Blindsight, by Peter Watts, and quite bored. Should I give up?

A biologist whose body is so heavily interfaced with the ship that he can "feel" the hull and "taste" radiation. Core Themes: Intelligence vs. Consciousness Named after a real neurological condition where people

A linguist with four distinct personalities surgically partitioned into her brain to process complex alien languages.

A "Synthesist" who had half his brain removed to stop seizures, leaving him a highly analytical observer who lacks traditional empathy. 40% into Blindsight, by Peter Watts, and quite bored

Peter Watts has made the book available for free under a Creative Commons license on his official site, though you can also find it at retailers like Barnes & Noble .