Annalee Newitz

Annalee Newitz is an American journalist, editor, and author of both fiction and nonfiction. They are known for their work in science fiction and for founding the science fiction website io9.

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  1. 1. Automatic Noodle

    In near-future San Francisco, a group of abandoned food-service robots in a ghost kitchen take over a delivery app, rebrand themselves as a neighborhood lunch spot, and begin serving hand-pulled noodles. When their feedback page is flooded with fake bad-service reviews, the bots must uncover who’s sabotaging them before their ratings destroy everything they’ve built.

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  2. 2. Autonomous

    In a future where biotech has advanced to create patented drugs with the power to extend life, a pirate with a submarine traverses the seas, distributing cheap generic versions of these medications to those who can't afford them. Meanwhile, a military agent and his robot sidekick are on a relentless pursuit to stop her, enforcing the intellectual property laws of powerful pharmaceutical companies. As the chase intensifies, the boundaries between human and machine blur, raising profound questions about autonomy, individual rights, and the ethics of scientific discovery.

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  3. 3. Stories Are Weapons

    "Stories Are Weapons" by Annalee Newitz explores the evolution of storytelling as a tool for manipulation and control. The book examines how disinformation and propaganda have transitioned from military tactics to instruments in domestic cultural conflicts. Newitz traces this phenomenon from historical instances, like Benjamin Franklin's fake newspaper during the Revolutionary War, to modern-day election disinformation. The narrative highlights how storytelling has been used to influence public opinion, drawing on techniques from advertising and science fiction. The book also presents a counter-narrative, featuring voices of Indigenous archivists, activist storytellers, and tech experts who are working to reshape the landscape of information and storytelling.

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  4. 4. The Terraformers

    Destry, a skilled network analyst with the Environmental Rescue Team, is tasked with terraforming the planet Sask-E into an Earthlike environment. Accompanied by her moose, Whistle, she stumbles upon a hidden city within a volcano, challenging her loyalty and understanding of the planet's history. Centuries later, Misha, Destry's protege, is developing a transit system across the planet. His perspective shifts when he meets Sulfur, an engineer from the secretive volcano city. Together, they uncover a troubling secret about a real estate company threatening the planet's diverse inhabitants. With the help of robots, mole rats, and a cyborg cow, they work to protect their world. As tensions rise, Misha and Sulfur's child must decide whether to use a powerful weapon or risk losing everything their community has built.

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