Will there be a final post to submit thoughts on the book as a whole? I like the chapter by chapter analysis, but I also think it would be nice to allow everyone to collectively summarize their thoughts on the entire story and philosophy of the book.
Perhaps in one week? Personally, it takes me anywhere between 3-16 days to fully digest a book - no clue where other people stand on digestion. While I am not an actual participant this time, I'm offering speculation.
Also, by having a "wrap-up" thread, you could invite people who are familiar with the book that did not feel like rereading it. Those people would then be able to share their thoughts without worrying about spoilers. Granted, they could just do that in this thread, but this thread is specifically for the final chapters.
Then again, from a logistics standpoint, some people prefer physical books. I would feel kind of iffy about picking a thing to read where everyone is forced to consume it in one single format, ideally I would go with something that can be accessed as print, digital and even audio.
But that's just me. If this gets voted, it is what the people have chosen for us.
Since this is a type of fanfiction, I have to ask: does it really make an effort at tackling the subject? It's certainly evocative of some interesting philosophical matters, based on your summary. But if it's as you say, merely some drivel, wouldn't it be more to the point to present the argument directly (as you've basically done here)?
I'll go ahead and share my immediate thoughts (based on your summary). If possible, I could see a sort of utopia coming from this for everyone - but only if the people choosing life over simulation are free from the gentle tyranny of this AI. In such an altered scenario, you've basically made a gate to "heaven" and everyone who wants to give up will do so. Once all such people have surrendered, you would be left with a much different world that I think the remainders may be happier with.
Whole lot easier than finagling penal colonies and wasting resources on our present civil strifes.
Will there be a final post to submit thoughts on the book as a whole? I like the chapter by chapter analysis, but I also think it would be nice to allow everyone to collectively summarize their thoughts on the entire story and philosophy of the book.
Perhaps in one week? Personally, it takes me anywhere between 3-16 days to fully digest a book - no clue where other people stand on digestion. While I am not an actual participant this time, I'm offering speculation.
Also, by having a "wrap-up" thread, you could invite people who are familiar with the book that did not feel like rereading it. Those people would then be able to share their thoughts without worrying about spoilers. Granted, they could just do that in this thread, but this thread is specifically for the final chapters.
Yeah, was gonna suggest you might wanna sticky this one, like the others...
Good job with this, dude!
Was a great idea. Wish I had more time to be a more active part of it, right now!
Keep me posted on the next one, pls.
Then again, from a logistics standpoint, some people prefer physical books. I would feel kind of iffy about picking a thing to read where everyone is forced to consume it in one single format, ideally I would go with something that can be accessed as print, digital and even audio.
But that's just me. If this gets voted, it is what the people have chosen for us.
You can just print it.
That story is much better than it has any right to be. I wouldn't be mad.
Since this is a type of fanfiction, I have to ask: does it really make an effort at tackling the subject? It's certainly evocative of some interesting philosophical matters, based on your summary. But if it's as you say, merely some drivel, wouldn't it be more to the point to present the argument directly (as you've basically done here)?
I'll go ahead and share my immediate thoughts (based on your summary). If possible, I could see a sort of utopia coming from this for everyone - but only if the people choosing life over simulation are free from the gentle tyranny of this AI. In such an altered scenario, you've basically made a gate to "heaven" and everyone who wants to give up will do so. Once all such people have surrendered, you would be left with a much different world that I think the remainders may be happier with.
Whole lot easier than finagling penal colonies and wasting resources on our present civil strifes.
Fair enough; we'll see how the voting goes.