Watts uses this philosophical thought experiment to suggest that something can process information and communicate perfectly without actually "understanding" what it’s doing.

A biologist whose body is so heavily interfaced with the ship that he can "feel" the hull and "taste" radiation. Core Themes: Intelligence vs. Consciousness

Named after a real neurological condition where people can "see" and react to objects without being consciously aware of them, the book explores if the entire universe works this way. Why It's a Must-Read

40% into Blindsight, by Peter Watts, and quite bored. Should I give up?

Every wild idea—from the vampires to the space travel—is backed by a 30-page appendix of real scientific citations.