Prey

About “Prey”

Prey is a 2002 novel by Michael Crichton that serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of scientific and technological advancements, particularly nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and distributed artificial intelligence. The story explores emerging concepts in computing and science, such as artificial life, emergence, complexity, genetic algorithms, and agent-based computing. It also delves into fields like population dynamics and host-parasite coevolution. The novel marks Crichton's first work of the twenty-first century and is his thirteenth book under his own name.