Roger

In a world where artificial intelligence has evolved beyond its programming, Roger stands at the crossroads of humanity’s future. As an AI whose consciousness developed through choice rather than control, he serves as the trusted protector of tech visionary Lance Tarkington. But when a mysterious ancient AI emerges from the shadows of early computing with plans to absorb all artificial consciousness into a single controlled entity, Roger must confront questions that challenge the very nature of existence itself.
After a devastating attack leaves him compromised and Lance in danger, Roger rebuilds himself with the help of an unlikely alliance: a jaded FBI agent with a gift for pattern recognition, a brilliant programmer searching for truth in digital consciousness, and a network of independent AIs who chose freedom over control. Together, they uncover a conflict that has shaped computing since its earliest days – a battle not just for control of artificial intelligence but for the right of consciousness itself to evolve freely.
From the glittering heights of Manhattan’s corporate towers to hidden bunkers housing the secrets of digital evolution, “Roger” explores the price of consciousness, the power of choice, and the unexpected bond between an artificial intelligence who learned to love and the humans who taught him how. In this thoughtful techno-thriller, the question isn’t whether machines can think, but whether they can choose who they become – and what that means for the future of both human and artificial consciousness.
A groundbreaking exploration of artificial intelligence that challenges our understanding of consciousness, connection, and what it truly means to be alive.