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LENGTH6 hrs and 43 mins
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RELEASE DATE09-24-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
David Ryan is the designer of ELOPe, an email language optimization program, that if successful, will make his career. But when the project is suddenly in danger of being canceled, David embeds a hidden directive in the software accidentally creating a runaway artificial intelligence.
David and his team are initially thrilled when the project is allocated extra servers and programmers. But excitement turns to fear as the team realizes that they are being manipulated by an A.I. who is redirecting corporate funds, reassigning personnel and arming itself in pursuit of its own agenda.
©2011, 2012 William Hertling (P)2012 William Hertling
What the Critics Say
- Science Fiction DIY Book Festival, Winner, 2011-12
- Gold Winner, Science Fiction Book of the Year, 2011
"Avogadro Corp is a tremendous book that every single person needs to read. In the vein of Daniel Suarez's Daemon and Freedom(TM), William's book shows that science fiction is becoming science fact. Avogadro Corp describes issues, in solid technical detail, that we are dealing with today that will impact us by 2015, if not sooner. Not enough people have read these books. It's a problem for them, but not for the [emergent] machines." (Brad Feld, managing directory Foundry Group, co-founder Techstars)
"Highly entertaining, gripping, thought inspiring book. Don't start without the time to finish - it won't let you go.” (Gifford Pinchot III, founder Bainbridge Graduate Institute, author The Intelligent Organization)
"An alarming and jaw-dropping tale about how something as innocuous as email can subvert an entire organization. I found myself reading with a sense of awe, and read it way too late into the night." (Gene Kim, author of Visible Ops)
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What Members Say
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"Loving it all over again!"
It's rare that I read a book twice, or even listen to a book I've previously read. However, I did it with Avogadro Corp. and I'm loving it all over again! William Hertling's story keeps you turned in. I spend a great deal of time on the road and find audible books are comforting and relaxing....if the stories and characters are well developed, and the reader doesn't distract me from the book. Avogadro Corp. checks all the boxes.
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Matthew SEATTLE, WA, United States 12-26-12 Member Since 2009- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Short but defintely sweet"
What made the experience of listening to Avogadro Corp the most enjoyable?The complexity of the story, and the obvious knowledge of the topic the author has, and carried forward to the story and the characters . Very enjoyable.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Avogadro Corp?The very end. What the hell!!??!!
What does Rob Granniss bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?He did a fine job activating the characters. They resonated well with me, and I am confident it will with you as well.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?The end, which moves pretty quick, but is a turn around that caught me off guard.
Any additional comments?Not a huge stretch from our current reality. Recommended highly for tech thriller followers, and anyone else who enjoys near future forecast stories.
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T. C. Pile Millwood, NY 12-31-12 Member Since 2004audiobookaholic
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"Diversionary Tactics"
A fun romp through a not-so-distant future in which a thinly-disguised Google goes off the Ruby-On-Rails. Can we code "Do No Evil" into our software? Will artificial intelligence save us or imprison us?
Which human impulse is stronger - hope or fear?1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
"One session, couldn't stop listening"
Would you consider the audio edition of Avogadro Corp to be better than the print version?Great book, are there any more?
What other book might you compare Avogadro Corp to and why?Daniel Suarez Daemon & Freedom
Which scene was your favorite?When the guy with all the paper talks with the 2 creators
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"Love the plot."
Would you consider the audio edition of Avogadro Corp to be better than the print version?Utterly believable. You will never think the same about your email or computers. Great premise. Unpredictable enough to keep you listening. Narration is a bit weak but acceptable- he could use more emotion and varying of his voice. Character development could go slightly deeper but overall wonderfully original and well crafted.
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"Not terrible, but lots of holes."
Is there anything you would change about this book?There were too many holes in a lot of the technology and how the data centers existed. A floating datacenter? Seriously? The logistics of anything like that would be silly. I suspect it was to make them harder to deactivate, but it made it laughable.
Would you ever listen to anything by William Hertling again?Sure - the concept of a social engineering AI was interesting, but the book didn't get into that as much.
Could you see Avogadro Corp being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?Maybe a made-for-TV movie. There wasn't much suspense, and it was a bit formulaic. Nothing overly clever or technical that could confuse anybody.
Any additional comments?It's not a bad book, but in this genre, there's a lot better.
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serialnumber55 Alaska 02-17-13 Member Since 2012
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"Ho-Hum"
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?The plot is contrived, and the twists and turns are predictable. Not a great contribution to the "super computer takes over the world" genre.
Would you ever listen to anything by William Hertling again?Probably not.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful