On July 15, Ignition Press launches Minotaur, a science fiction series created by Simon Spurrier and Mike Dowling. The plot begins five years after a government supercomputer nearly triggered a technological singularity. Now, a loose magical creature causes chaos, and a photojournalist, a military veteran, and a tech entrepreneur try to stop it.
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The premise of Minotaur explores the consequences of a global-scale computer failure. The supercomputer, designed to process critical data, was on the verge of causing a technological collapse. Instead of a digital dystopia, the failure releases a magical entity that distorts reality. This shift in register allows Spurrier and Dowling to blend hard science fiction with fantastical elements, creating a conflict that forces their protagonists to face both logical and supernatural threats.
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Of course, when your supercomputer rules the world, the worst thing that can happen isn't a virus or a blackout, but that it unleashes a mythical creature. The photojournalist, the veteran, and the entrepreneur form the most unlikely cleanup crew since someone decided the AI needed an off switch. At least this time, they won't have to deal with a software update.