With an academic background in philosophy, physics, and mathematics, Robert Zelenka explores the possibilities of machine consciousness from the perspectives of both algorithmic and structural design. The advent of quantum computers and their potential ability to achieve affective as well as general intelligence has raised questions about their relationship with biological human beings. In what ways can we bring them into existence so that they will be our companions and partners in life? How will our relationship with them change as they evolve beyond our ability to enter their thoughts? How will we see ourselves in such a world?