Butcher Block Green: An Artificial Life In Four Parts

"One has to pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while one is still alive." - Friedrich Nietzsche "Bear in mind, when stowing your weapon, an artificial mind breaks down after just a few months without social stimulation. Complete sensory deprivation is something engineering has been unable to overcome. Always perform a safety check before deploying your weapon." - Tesla-Hawkins Ballistics A.I. Maintenance and Service Handbook, 3rd Edition, page 142.