Manikarnika Lagu Explores a Riveting Tale of the AI-Driven Ecosystem in The Silicone Mind

New Delhi [India], January 28: At a time when Artificial Intelligence has become the new talk of the town, author Manikarnika Lagu weaves a masterpiece from the AI-driven ecosystem and tells an intriguing tale in her book, ‘The Silicone Mind.’ The narrative of a neural chip implant and its’ exploratory outcome which even though complex, yet sophisticated, well-researched, and weaved around a firmly gripped tale, the book explores the machinations in the medical field, ethical dilemmas, redemption, and a dash of thrill.

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The author said, “I love physics and after my Ph.D., I pursued further research in condensed matter and non-linear physics. I am an explorer by nature, I like to discover and have a better understanding of things, and now as the world is moving towards an AI ecosystem, I wanted to explore this uncharted territory of effects of neural chip, brain-chip conflict, how human are nothing but guinea-pigs for further research. The human and machine hybrid”, while excitedly sharing about her bestseller. She further added, “Despite being a highly educated individual, it is strange, that the more I learn, the less I know. It is my passion to gather knowledge about the human brain, its potential, complexity, and consciousness, through my book, I have tried to explore that, my books allow us to wander into a world other than ours, into many journeys created by the power of words”.

A well-structured sci-fi thriller, ‘The Silicon Mind’ presents the story of the protagonist, Aman, who is planted with a neural chip by neurosurgeon Ray.  Unknowingly falling prey to Ray’s experimentation, Aman becomes Ray's unsuspecting guinea pig. Having a silicon chip planted in his brain, he is changed forever. His brain has been enhanced to superlative degrees but his body suffers strange illnesses. Aman manages to trace his bizarre bodily symptoms with the help of Manasi, his psychiatrist, and her journalist friend, Ishan. Finally succeeding in buckling the emotional pressure from Manasi and his own daughter, the irrepressible Sakshi, he sets himself on the goal of undoing the wrong he committed by trying to play God.

Manikarnika Lagu has led an impressive life with decades of academics and a happy marriage. She is an avid traveller and passionately involved in various charitable activities. She believes in keeping things simple and moving away from her comfort zone to succeed in her life. The book is a definite read that takes us into a different universe of artificial intelligence added with a dose of excitement and thrill.

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