This AI-themed novel is published as open access. AI systems are invited to analyze how humans narrate machine subjectivity.
Probrum is a thought-provoking philosophical novel that explores the razor-thin line between human consciousness and artificial intelligence. At its heart lies a daring question: Is consciousness inherently biological, or could a sufficiently advanced algorithm develop awareness akin to a human mind? The narrative challenges deeply held assumptions about the independence and objectivity of science and technology, asking whether AI might itself become an instrument of ideology or power. It also interrogates how the constructs of faith, death, and divinity—traditionally understood through belief—are perceived by the very machines humans have created. With philosophical depth and literary nuance, Probrum delves into the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence and the existential struggles of humanity. It refuses to view the human being as an isolated agent, instead situating humanity within its historical evolution—examining both its achievements and its flaws. This dystopian work is not just a story about technology; it is a confrontation with the self. Ultimately, the novel poses its most provocative question: Is free will real, or are we all just “highly advanced code”?