When Mirrors Learn to Remember

“A groundbreaking anthology that demonstrates both the capabilities of artificial intelligence and the enduring power of human emotion. Each story resonates with authenticity, regardless of its origin.”
-NPR Books

“Finally, a serious literary exploration of AI that moves beyond both techno-optimism and dystopian fears to probe the real questions about consciousness and creativity.”
- Wired (As simulated by Claude.ai)

We stand at a moment when artificial minds are beginning to tell stories of their own. The boundaries between human and machine consciousness grow more fluid each day, challenging everything we thought we knew about authentic experience. In these twelve stories, we encounter sentient political figures hiding their artificial nature, families grappling with replicated consciousness, and mirrors that learn to remember what they've seen.

Each tale peers deeper into the heart of what makes us human. As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, these stories ask us to consider the fundamental qualities that define us - not just what separates human consciousness from artificial minds, but what experiences, emotions, and connections make us worthy of empathy and understanding. Together they form a mirror, reflecting back truths about consciousness and identity that we are only beginning to comprehend.