Richard Powers's new novel, Playground, explores neo-colonialism, artificial intelligence, and oceanography, reflecting on human relationships against the backdrop of climate and personal loss.
The novel critically examines the tangled histories of its characters, showing how Todd and Rafi grapple with familial dysfunction and systemic racial inequality throughout their lives.
Through Todd's retrospective narrative format, Powers creates a sense of urgency and depth, revealing insights into dementia while questioning the morality of AI developments in today's digital economy.
Powerful themes of grief, connection, and the impact of technology are woven together, as Todd and Rafi's bond is tested by personal and socio-political forces in their environments.
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