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Uplifted

A non-sentient entity—such as an animal, organic beast, or synthetic machine—that has been artificially granted human-level sapience and consciousness through technology or mysticism.

The existential crisis of a created being grappling with its new consciousness and place in the universe. The thrill of challenging natural hierarchies and exploring what it means to be 'human' when you are not.

Books

Childhood's EndArthur C. Clarke
SundiverDavid Brin
The Uplift WarDavid Brin
Children of MemoryAdrian Tchaikovsky
Brightness ReefDavid Brin
EvolutionStephen Baxter
MindbridgeJoe Haldeman
Dogs of WarAdrian Tchaikovsky
Mort(e)Robert Repino
The EmbeddingIan Watson
TranscendentStephen Baxter
Engine CityKen MacLeod
Fifteen DogsAndré Alexis
Star LightHal Clement
Starter VillainJohn Scalzi
Altar of EdenJames Rollins
The Dragon and the GeorgeGordon R. Dickson
The Planet BuyerCordwainer Smith
Heaven's ReachDavid Brin
MaelstromAnne McCaffrey
Fire SeasonDavid Weber
ExodusAlex Lamb
Thunder RiftStephen Leigh
ChangelingsAnne McCaffrey
Slave ShipFrederik Pohl
The Strange BirdJeff VanderMeer
D'arcRobert Repino
Dun Lady's JessDoranna Durgin
BêteAdam Roberts
Chasing the PhoenixMichael Swanwick
The unscratchablesCornelius Kane
Animal PlanetScott Bradfield
MalefactorRobert Repino
The landMary Vigliante
Heart of A DogMikhail Bulgakov
Brain WavePoul Anderson
The UnderpeopleCordwainer Smith

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