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Halperin, James L.

 
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Synopsis

It is 2004 and one of the most influential businessmen in the world, software prodigy Randall Armstrong, builds an infallible lie-detector. Inevitably, the Truth Machine proceeds to reshape the very nature of humanity. Is humanity level to the challenge?

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Prepare to have your conception of truth rocked to its very foundation, as first-time novelist Halperin creates a prophetic, all-too conceivable world of the near future. A machine is built that can detect lies with 100% accuracy. Lawyers find themselves out of work as crime is eliminated; political candidates can no longer harbour hidden agendas. The Truth Machine reshapes the very nature of humanity. But ultimately the fate of the earth rests with mankind. Are we up to the challenge?

Biographie de l'auteur

James L. Halperin, a Harvard graduate, now directs the world's largest rare coin company. He is already hard at work on his next novel.

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