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International Pacific Research Center (IPRC)

Artificial intelligence/Environment/History/Metaverse/Philosophy

A remarkable novel that predicted today’s tech-fueled anxieties 90 years ago

Kevin Hamilton
June 9, 2023

Laurence Manning's novel "The Man Who Awoke" anticipated AI, virtual reality, and sustainability, reflecting current cultural concerns.

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