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Farabi Shayor CSci is a scientist and strategist specialising in AI and emerging technologies. He has delivered research-led programmes across industry and government, advised more than 100 companies and spoken at several international conferences. He is the author of "The Theory of Hope" and the sci-fi series "The Sentience Codex."

He writes sci-fi with the same energy he pours into his passions for filmmaking, guitar, music and design. He now works in UK public service supporting the country’s growth. His mission is simple: use science and innovation to serve the public good. ...more

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	EXPONENTIAL PROGRESS: Mind-Bending Technologies to Evolve Over the Next Decade and Dominate the Century 4.76 avg rating — 17 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Theory of Hope - Story of a Quantum Traveller 4.76 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sentinel: Zero Hour (A Prequel to The Sentience Codex series) 4.73 avg rating — 11 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Proof of Authenticity: Facts About Blockchain: A Look Inside the Decentralised Economy - Is It Advancing or at the Brink of Destruction? it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Edge of Life - Story of a Quantum Intelligence it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Why I Wrote Sentinel: Zero Hour And Why You Can Read It For Free

Today marks the official release of Sentinel: Zero Hour, and it feels far more personal than I expected. When I first started writing it, the plan was simple. I wanted a small introduction to the world of The Theory of Hope, something around 5,000 words, something light that readers could enjoy as a warm up before the main book arrives on 14 January 2026. What happened instead was a familiar write

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Farabi Shayor liked Kerrie Kellner's review of The Theory of Hope - Story of a Quantum Traveller: "A riveting read with interesting characters. I tended to get a bit lost in the plot, at times feeling as confused as the lead Ash; I found it helped to just go with the flow, it is also important to note the chapter heading of who, when and where you" Read more of this review »
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