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A stunning first novel that grapples with the definition of consciousness and what it is to be human. The novel is primarily a series of conversations between a computer programmer/psychologist and his invention H.A.R.L.I.E., a self programming computer that has total access to information and knowledge through something similar to the Internet. As the computer matures the question of what is human becomes a serious question for the financial backers of the project concerned with the cost of the program. If HARLIE is conscious then he can't be disconnected...that would be murder. However, to keep him connected and working for the company amounts to slavery. HARLIE must figure out a way to be both financially viable, yet free at the same time. HARLIE reappears in Gerrold's later Starwolf novels.
