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Issued by MindStir Media on September 28, 2026. Source: EIN Presswire.
The dystopian novel by Volker G. Fremuth asks questions about freedom, memory, and humanity.
“Dreams and Dissension: Lullabies for Voltaire,” the latest novel by speculative fiction author Volker G. Fremuth, blends dystopian tension and philosophical depth in a story about the consequences of humanity’s pursuit of perfect order.
Set in a near-future world designed for stability, the novel introduces a society whose daily life is increasingly governed through Vesta, an omnipresent artificial intelligence. Nearly every aspect of life is observed, managed, and optimized to eliminate suffering, uncertainty, and chaos. But as generations fade and memory and history dissolve, a small faction begins to see what has been lost in the name of engineered stability.
“I wanted to explore more than whether artificial intelligence is humanity’s enemy,” says Fremuth. “The real question is, what are we willing to surrender in exchange for stability? Dreams and Dissension examines what happens as memory fades, suffering is engineered away, and ultimately free will itself is surrendered. It’s a story not just about AI, but about what defines us as human beings.”
The book draws on the dystopian tradition of “1984” and “Brave New World.” Fremuth brings a professional career spent improving products, systems, and processes, along with interests in history, philosophy, and emerging technologies. He is also the author of “The Workshop” and “Nachash’s Narrative.”
“Dreams and Dissension: Lullabies for Voltaire” (ISBN 9798950391262) is available through major retailers, including Amazon.
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