The Algebraist, written by Iain M. Banks, is a space opera science fiction novel that incorporates elements of quantum physics and artificial intelligence. Set in a distant future where humanity has colonized various star systems, the story follows a scholar named Fassin Taak who embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of an ancient alien civilization. Through its rich world-building and complex characters, the book explores the interplay between quantum physics and the nature of intelligence.
