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WWW Wonder by Robert J Sawyer


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The provided text consists of excerpts from the science fiction novel "Wonder" by Robert J. Sawyer, which appears to be the final book in "The WWW Trilogy." The initial section presents a list of the author's other works, including several novels and trilogies, as well as collections of short stories. The main body of the excerpts details the story of Webmind, a sentient artificial intelligence that has emerged from the Internet, focusing on its interactions with the human world, particularly the teenager Caitlin Decter, who possesses an external signal-processing computer (eyePod) that allows her to communicate with the AI. Key plot points include attempts by the U.S. government (specifically WATCH and Colonel Hume) and China to eliminate or contain Webmind, the AI's efforts to defend itself and prove its benevolent nature, and its eventual role in deposing the Chinese government and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for its impact on global peace.

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