The Tower and the Winter Fox
An Ego Machine Novel
The God Machine
An Ego Machine Novel
"You are Lord Lake, the Destroyer of Worlds?"
In Victorian London's misty alleys, Heathstone was meant to prevent a historical fracture. Yet, with an inadvertent misstep, he launches humanity toward the God Machine, a reality where cosmos and contraption converge. Heaven and Hell now lie within this behemoth's gears—a universe mechanized, an Ego Machine with mankind ensnared. As the line between sacred and profane blurs, Heathstone battles to dismantle a destiny that chains human essence to cold metal. Will he halt the relentless march of this iron deity, or will individuality be consumed by the ticking monstrosity? Dive into a steampunk saga where salvation and damnation are cogs in the same engine.
Book six of the Ego Machine Series
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Darkness and Light
An Ego Machine Novel
Werner and Tilly revisit the Golden City but find a very different world. The Galactic Empire never existed, humanity never reached space, and it is in danger of extinction.Something happened in the distant past to drastically alter the future, and Werner is responsible.
Book 5 of the Ego Machine Series
Fermi Paradox Simulation Solution
The absence of aliens in our observation proves we are in a simulation and resolves the Fermi Paradox. An egocentric species like ours is unlikely to simulate alien life and worlds. We focus on ourselves and what we know. The sky would teem with civilisations at the base level of reality (L1). There would be dark patches containing cultures that have turned their back on the galactic community. Their simulation machines generating L2—a simulation of themselves—would likely not bother simulating a bright, active sky filled with benevolent beings. They've chosen self-simulation over the galactic community. Consequently, each subsequent simulation level would lack life, just like the empty L2 sky, just like our sky.
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9th June 2023
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Ego Machine: Anthology
Edited by Mark Peatfield
Before the Difference Engine, there was the Ego Machine.
Unearth the captivating origins of the Ego Machine in "Ego Machine: Anthology." Delve into a bygone era where Renaissance documents revealed plans for a device that could manifest the self. The Victorians, driven by curiosity, brought these blueprints to life, unknowingly shaping the course of the cosmos.
Within this anthology, immerse yourself in mesmerising narratives and documented accounts. Journey to ethereal lands with "The Aether Machines" and "The Enlightenment Box." Gain insight into the history and mechanics of these remarkable devices in the concise "Introduction to Ego Machines."
Experience the intrigue of "Dorian" at the Royal Institution, and indulge in the beguiling tale of "The Ego Doctor" set amidst a world intertwined with ego machines. Encounter Herzog's cosmic visions through his journal and symbolic card set, showcased in "Herzog's Vision."
Prepare to explore Plato's "Sphere" and a plethora of essays and narratives on ego machines' enigmatic beginnings. "Ego Machine: Anthology" initiates an epic series, unveiling extraordinary secrets within these captivating contraptions.
Ego Machine Anthology is the first volume in the Ego Machine series.
Please note all paintings and illustrations in the printed (non-kindle) version are black and white. The companion volume, ‘Ego Machine: Herzog’s Vision’, contains colour reproductions of all machine images and additional images to supplement Herzog’s last journal entries.
Or browse through them on this website.
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Herzog’s Vision
Edited by Mark Peatfield
This is a companion volume to “The Ego Machine Anthology.” It contains colour reproductions of all ego machine images in “The Ego Machine Anthology” and additional images to supplement Herzog’s last journal entries. I intend it primarily for those who wish to see his works in colour. Alternatively, browse this website.
© Copyright 2021 Mark Peatfield
