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Gary F. Bengier

Writer, philosopher, and technologist.

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Unfettered Journey

“I want to know the truth. I want to know how and why.”

Joe Denkensmith, Level 42, vidsnap: Year 2161

Set in a richly envisioned future world, Unfettered Journey is the story of a man and a woman who find meaning in their lives. An AI scientist struggles to create robot consciousness. He travels to a small college to progress his quest, but instead finds love, a secret plot to control the world, and the answers to his fundamental questions—the nature of his own consciousness and free will.

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  • "An adventure for the mind on many levels, from the thrilling action scenes to the philosophical examination of society, the universe, and our role in both."

  • “This is a uniquely engaging love story filled with unforgettable characters and an imaginative plot that leaves you holding your breath for the dramatic conclusion.”

  • "Gary has written a fast-paced adventure that simultaneously explores profound problems in the philosophy of mind.”

  • "Gary’s book explores deep questions at the intersection of physics and philosophy, with characters you will love.”

  • "His book presents a compelling hard-science vision of the future."

  • "An adventure for the mind on many levels, from the thrilling action scenes to the philosophical examination of society, the universe, and our role in both."

  • “This is a uniquely engaging love story filled with unforgettable characters and an imaginative plot that leaves you holding your breath for the dramatic conclusion.”

  • "Gary has written a fast-paced adventure that simultaneously explores profound problems in the philosophy of mind.”

  • "Gary’s book explores deep questions at the intersection of physics and philosophy, with characters you will love.”

  • "His book presents a compelling hard-science vision of the future."

Let's Talk About the Future

Let’s have a calm conversation about the future we are creating together. We can make it better. Join the conversation by coming to my blog. Stay well and calm.

Climbing Mytikas-Finding Zeus

By Gary F. Bengier | May 8, 2020

I have had a bit of a climbing bug over the years. Let me be honest: this came about because I was—and still am—a bit afraid of heights. I decided to face that fear head-on. So I started climbing some (relatively easy) mountains. These are not “climbed Everest” stories. These are merely “guy afraid of… Read More »Climbing Mytikas-Finding Zeus

Kent State 50 Years Later: What Have We Learned?

By Gary F. Bengier | May 4, 2020

Today, on the 50th anniversary of the shootings at Kent State, I’ve been thinking about my personal associations with the event. I was in the ninth grade when it happened. I lived in a small town in Ohio 70 miles away, and yet because the news hit the global stage, it felt like it was… Read More »Kent State 50 Years Later: What Have We Learned?

Could You Survive Out There?

By Gary F. Bengier | May 2, 2020

Let’s talk about self-reliance. Life is different now with the coronavirus, and no doubt it will not be the same when the pandemic is at last overcome. Social distancing has left most of us practicing new habits to compensate for things we took for granted: where to find toilet paper; how to fix a leaky… Read More »Could You Survive Out There?

Travel in the Future

By Gary F. Bengier | April 24, 2020

No doubt you notice from my comments and interests posted here that my wife and I love to travel. It adds such fantastic memories for a lifetime, especially when some family members can share the experience. And we find that travel fills in the blank spaces on the globe. They are mysterious no longer, but… Read More »Travel in the Future

Outrunning the Pandemic

By Gary F. Bengier | April 18, 2020

Let me start by saying that no one can “outrun” the COVID-19 pandemic physically. The world of 2020 is too tightly integrated. Our desire to access almost all modern conveniences—including toilet paper—guarantees that there is transmission risk. The way we together can “outrun” it is by transmitting accurate scientific knowledge around the globe more efficiently… Read More »Outrunning the Pandemic

Protecting Ourselves Against the Next Pandemic

By Gary F. Bengier | April 12, 2020

Over the last dozen years, we’ve seen the rise of tech health gadgets. Whether it’s counting our steps, recording our calorie in-take, or recording our sleep patterns, technology is playing a larger role in how we perceive our health. This gamification of our physical fitness not only provides us with insight into our own health,… Read More »Protecting Ourselves Against the Next Pandemic