Genesis (novel)

"Genesis" is a science fiction novel by Bernard Beckett that explores themes of consciousness, identity, and the nature of humanity. Set in a future where a young girl named Anna undergoes a philosophical examination to determine her humanity, the story delves into questions about what it means to be alive and self-aware. Through her reflections and the dialogue with her teacher, the novel examines how memory, perception, and reasoning contribute to individual identity, raising profound ethical and philosophical issues about artificial intelligence, evolution, and the essence of human life.