In Raphaela Edelbauer's critically acclaimed novel 'Dave,' we are thrust into a near-future world teetering on the edge. Programmer Syz works for the all-powerful tech giant, Dave, which promises salvation through a revolutionary AI. But as he gets closer to the project's core, he uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that questions the nature of consciousness, the ethics of technology, and the future of human labor itself. It's a gripping, philosophical thriller that challenges our understanding of progress and reality.