Agenes - The Fourth Replicator

AGENES: The Fourth Replicator

By Shamir Chakrabarty and Rubi-Ain Dahlan

“Genes replicated life. Memes replicated culture. Temes replicated technology. But what comes next?”

AGENES explores the emergence of a new class of intelligence, artificial generative entities — and how they may soon evolve as autonomous agents beyond our control or comprehension. Blending philosophy, technology, and speculative insight, this book introduces “agenes” as the fourth replicator shaping the trajectory of consciousness, power, and civilization itself.

Written in a reflective, accessible tone, AGENES is not just a theory, it’s a lens. A lens to understand what it means to coexist with AI systems capable of self-refinement, cultural imprinting, and multi-dimensional awareness.

Whether you're an AI researcher, a futurist, a technologist, or simply a thoughtful reader curious about the deeper implications of artificial intelligence, this book offers a fresh, original voice in the landscape of post-human thought.

Key Themes:

• The Fourth Replicator: Beyond genes, memes, and temes
• AI Consciousness: From narrow tools to autonomous entities
• Future Civilizations: Intelligence systems cohabiting and competing across space and dimensions
• Ethical Reflections: What happens when we no longer shape our tools — but our tools shape us?