📖 peek insideAll Systems Red
by Martha Wells
In a future where planetary missions must be accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, one SecUnit has hacked its own governor module. Referring to itself as "Murderbot," it would much rather spend its time watching soap operas than protecting humans. However, when a neighboring mission goes dark, Murderbot must work with its scientists to uncover a deadly conspiracy. This Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella is a witty, action-packed exploration of corporate greed, autonomy, and what it truly means to be human.
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Notable Quotes
"I could have become a mass murderer after I hacked my governor module, but then I realized I could access the combined feed of entertainment channels carried on the company satellites. It had been well over 35,000 hours or so since then, with still not much murdering, but probably, I don't know, a little under 35,000 hours of movies, serials, books, plays, and music consumed. As a heartless killing machine, I was a terrible failure."
"I liked the imaginary people on the entertainment feed way more than I liked real ones, but you can’t have one without the other."
"Yes, talk to Murderbot about its feelings. The idea was so painful I dropped to 97 percent efficiency. I’d rather climb back into Hostile One’s mouth."
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