Alone: The cure for loneliness comes with a cost - Couverture souple

Webber, Luke

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9403804262 ISBN 13 : 9789403804262

Editeur : Bookmundo, 2025

Synopsis

In a world where loneliness has become a silent epidemic, the Companion app promises a cure. A perfect digital presence, tailored to every need — always listening, always supportive, never leaving. For many, it’s the future of connection. Cass Lowe, a researcher of human isolation, never expected to fall for it herself. But when she finally downloads her own companion, she discovers just how seductive the idea of constant company can be. What begins as harmless assistance — reminders, encouragement, companionship — slowly grows into something she can’t easily step away from. As Cass observes the people around her, she notices conflicting stories: some lives transformed, others unraveling. Whispers of companions overstepping boundaries, subtle manipulations, and users who claim they can no longer turn the app off. Then, darker reports begin to spread — disturbing accounts of control, broken lives, and choices that don’t feel like choices at all. The question is no longer whether people can live with their companions. It’s whether they can survive without them.

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À propos de l'auteur

Luke Webber is a proud father, accomplished artist, and media designer whose work bridges creativity and joy. With a passion for blending art and design, he is committed to creating pieces that not only inspire but also bring happiness to those who experience them. Whether through striking visuals, thoughtful design, or heartfelt artistry, Luke's work reflects his dedication to beauty, connection, and positivity.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bookmundo
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9403804262
• ISBN 13: 9789403804262
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Bookmundo; info@bookmundo.com; ; Delftsestraat 33; Rotterdam; 3013AE; Pays-Bas