Alastair Chisholm on writing Science Fiction

A world at war as AI robots and humans battle for survival! Author Alastair Chisholm tells us more about writing science fiction and empathy in this ReadingZone Bookclub recording.

Adam-2, an AI robot, has been hidden in a basement for 200 years. When he emerges, he discovers that the world that he knew has been destroyed in a terrifying war between humans and AI robots. Now, he must decide whose side he is on.

During this ReadingZone Bookclub event, Alastair Chisholm talks about his books Adam-2 and Orion Lost (Nosy Crow Books), as well as exploring why we enjoy reading and writing science fiction, why humans are so good at empathy, and how his ideas develop.

You can find out more from Alastair Chisholm in this Q&A, and more about his books Adam-2 and Orion Lost.