Review of Brian, Created Intelligence

Francis Omotayo Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Omotayo Aderogbin** » 13 Jul 2022, 19:22

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Brian, Created Intelligence" by AJ Pagan IV.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Man will always be in love with his creation and somehow remain attached to it no matter what (even if it is against human ethics). Brian, Created Intelligence is a story about Project Redeye, the primary mission of which is to create an organ that no scientist in the history of AI has ever attempted.

Brian, Created Intelligence is a two-part novel. The first part describes how Dipol recruits Dr. Ellie Parsons and Dr. Drake Bracco to build Project Redeye with Tom Marshall and Joe McNamara. They created a human brain without a body but a stainless steel casing in a white lab. This human brain is named Brian by Ellie. It is incubated for nine months and begins the learning process. The intention is not to reveal who he truly is—a real human brain. Ellie, Tom, and Drake do a fantastic job of training Brian. Even though he did not want to be part of the experiment from the onset, Drake treated him like a son, a replacement for her three-year-old daughter, who had died due to cancer. Ellie sees him as her greatest invention—a true human brain. In the book's second part, Jonathan Volt storms into the Dipol building and demands to take control of Project Redeye. Dipol is perceived to have gone against the law that allowed the production of AI in America because of an explosion that occurred on a Dipol mining site in Madagascar. Now, they have 90 days to save Brian from the hands of these manipulators. What do they want to use Brian for? Are they successful in stopping these manipulators?

AJ Pagan IV indeed displayed his vast knowledge of biology and AI. In this book, he employed an excellent conversational narrative. He uses plain English as much as he can to bring the complex technical words of biology and AI home to what readers can easily relate to. The conversations between the characters are smooth and easy to follow. He created a well-rounded personality for each character, and nothing seemed off. The book is properly formatted except that the page numbers are missing, and dates are used instead of chapters, enabling the smooth flow of the narrative. However, I would have preferred that the dates were bold enough to stand out from the rest of the text. I also like the way he italicised the thought processes of the characters. It made my understanding easier.

My favourite character is Dr. Ellie Parsons. She is feisty, intelligent, and bold. Although she occasionally acts childish, she usually displays her anger by acting arrogant. She is loud and loquacious. This caused her to clash with Dr. Drake, who I sensed had a fatherly affection for Brian. Even though Brian is her creation, she continues to relate to him scientifically until she neurally connects with him. This changed her feelings toward Brian, and she became close to him. It would be safe to say that she treated him like her child, friend, and brother. I always look forward to reading Brian’s thoughts. It is so compact and natural. It vividly shows how he feels. I liked how Brian expressed his sadness. It shows that even though he has no body, he has a fully functional human brain with emotion. Also, the moment Ellie and Brian played a game together made me happy. I like Dr. Drake. He is realistic and compassionate. This could be because he is a psychologist.

I dislike Jonathan so much because of his personality. He is a well-built man, a bully and a manipulator. His introduction speeds the story up and breaks my heart. There were several things the Dipol team could have used to nail him, but it seemed they were helpless. I must confess, the book became so compelling at some point that I got emotional and shed some tears while reading it. I was also in love with Brian, just like every other team member of Project Redeye.

The editors did a great job. It was professionally edited because I found just two errors in this book. Even though the book's pages are not numbered, I have no reason to rate it less than 4 out of 4 stars. I am expecting a screen adoption of this book soon. AJ has won me to his side. I hope to read his subsequent books. I recommend this book to AI programmers and biology students. If you are fascinated by sci-fi books, this will interest you.

Let me leave you with this: "Are you human, even if you don’t know you are?" (Page 202).

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Nwaka Chukwuemeka · Post by **Nwaka Chukwuemeka** » 15 Jul 2022, 13:13

As the title implies 'Brain' this book is full of knowledge on how to do certain things that have not been in existence. Great review.

Precious Oba · Post by **Precious Oba** » 15 Jul 2022, 13:18

I love Science Fiction but I think I might pass on this. I can'not yet wrap my head around a brain without a head, skull; no covering at all...

WriteOn · Post by **WriteOn** » 15 Jul 2022, 14:27

I must confess, the book became so compelling at some point that I got emotional and shed some tears while reading it. I was also in love with Brian, just like every other team member of Project Redeye.

Brian seems like an endearing character and the book must be absorbing. Thanks for a great review. You've given a clear account of an odd story and captured the personality of each character.

Christabel Egbeama · Post by **Christabel Egbeama** » 15 Jul 2022, 15:21

So let me get this, Brian doesn't have a body, just a brain in a container? For a minute I imagined that he could talk. The story line is fascinating, I'll love to learn more about Brian. Thanks for the wonderful review.

Francis Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Aderogbin** » 15 Jul 2022, 19:44

This is a bool out of the blues. I can't imagine the kind of fit Dr. Ellie achieve in creating Brian, the brain from chemicals. It is intriguing and wish to know how the author explained the process. This is a wonderful review you have here.

Oyedeji Funmilayo · Post by **Oyedeji Funmilayo** » 16 Jul 2022, 06:29

I enjoyed reading through your review. The harm technology might outweigh the good it does. The book seems like a good read. I love the relationship between Brian and Ellie. I look forward to reading the book. Welldone!!!

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 16 Jul 2022, 16:20

I am now, and have been ever since I heard of it, fascinated by artificial intelligence. I know some wonder about the ethics, but what we get seems to outweigh the problems. I want to know more about Brian and what he can do.

MsH2k · Post by **MsH2k** » 16 Jul 2022, 19:42

I find this case with Brian to be ambitious, sad, and a bit scary. Thank you for your thorough review and introduction to this book.

GNerd · Post by **GNerd** » 17 Jul 2022, 04:04

Very dope storyline. The strategy of using simple, conversational, and easy-to-understand language made the book suited not only to those in the medical profession but to varying audiences. Great review.

Oluwabiyi Israel · Post by **Oluwabiyi Israel** » 17 Jul 2022, 04:49

It was clever of the scientists to name a brain "Brian". The plot sounds like a very interesting one indeed. I would like to find out how Brian assists his creators to escape Jonathan's reach. Thank you for your review.

Gideon Olomofe · Post by **Gideon Olomofe** » 17 Jul 2022, 06:15

I appreciate the idea in this book as the author bring biology and AI technology into fiction story. I guess the book would bring lots of thrilling and engaging reading experience

Peace10 · Post by **Peace10** » 17 Jul 2022, 06:35

As I read the review, I was trying to visualize a brain without a human body. It sounds somehow to me and funny. I wish to read this science book when I come across it.

Fearnia Laurel · Post by **Fearnia Laurel** » 17 Jul 2022, 10:46

AI and the ethics for it are one of the popular new problems to be further discussed. Would you consider Brian as a human, as it is created? I like how the author incorporate his knowledge of biology and AI to the book. Thank you for the wonderful review.

Kavita Shah · Post by **Kavita Shah** » 17 Jul 2022, 22:42

AI speaks volumes and we cannot perceive in what or which sector they can be used. It's an interesting topic and I'd really love to watch its movie. Thank you for the detailed review Francis_Reads!