#150: Machine, Learning
Computer technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, with increasingly powerful AI systems and algorithms influencing our daily lives. Many think that, soon enough, machines may become far more intelligent than humans. But what about computer consciousness?
As of today, it seems that no progress has been made in that sense, and that consciousness will stay exclusive to the human (and animal) domain. But what if, one day, robots could experience the complex sensations and emotions of humans? What would their ethics be?
Inspired by this fascinating subject, here are this week’s prompts:
🥇 Winner
“Free” by Sherri Moorer
🏆 Winner of Contest #150
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Hana, Hanako, Hanabi” by Zack Powell
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #150
“The Last Great War” by Michał Przywara
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #150
“Galaxies Without Walls” by J.C. Lovero
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #150
“Love, Loss, and Photosynthesis ” by Naomi Coffman
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #150
This week's prompts
Write about a character who is convinced their computer is conscious.
Science Fiction – 34 stories
Write a story where an algorithm plays an important role.
Science Fiction – 27 stories
Write about a character who has access to a powerful new technology before anyone else.
Science Fiction – 25 stories
Stories
“Free” by Sherri Moorer
🏆 Winner of Contest #150
“Hana, Hanako, Hanabi” by Zack Powell
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #150
“The Last Great War” by Michał Przywara
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #150
“Ocean Of Guilt” by Nil Charbonneau Le Berre
Submitted to Contest #150
“Please, for the Love of All That Is Good, DO NOT Read This Story” by Chris Morris
Submitted to Contest #150
“Galaxies Without Walls” by J.C. Lovero
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #150
“A Work in Progress” by Beth Jackson
Submitted to Contest #150
“Work in Progress” by Howard Halsall
Submitted to Contest #150
“Clever Candice” by Melony Beard
Submitted to Contest #150
“The Weight of Blue” by Shuvayon Mukherjee
Submitted to Contest #150
“Learning to Skive” by PJ Aitken
Submitted to Contest #150
“Abigail” by Michael Typist
Submitted to Contest #150
“The Blender Says Goodbye” by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #150
“Judge, Jury, and Executioner” by Ash CR
Submitted to Contest #150
“Odd Spark” by Graham Kinross
Submitted to Contest #150
$250
Prize money
237
Contest entries
124
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jun 17, 2022 EST
Won by Sherri Moorer 🏆
Title: Free
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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