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They do have the Epstein drive, holographic displays, anti-cancer-cell „dialysis“, a solar-system-wide internet, miniaturized electron microscopes, and insanely
by manmal 5y ago
They do have the Epstein drive, holographic displays, anti-cancer-cell „dialysis“, a solar-system-wide internet, miniaturized electron microscopes, and insanely long-lasting batteries.
But, I must admit that eg the terminals look like phones from 2050. And I‘m sorely missing AI, humanoid robots, and way more bionic implants a la Cyberpunk. However I think those were left out deliberately to allow the story to be mainly about the human experience. AIs like the one in „Her“ might be realistic on a 400 year time scale, but I find stories like that rather awe-inspiring than relatable.
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y agoYes, the tech developments have happened, no question. But the look of the vessels, the homes, the offices, the computing devices ... these are all circa 2030 (or maybe even 2024).
- nirav72 5y ago>I‘m sorely missing AI, humanoid robots I remember reading somewhere that the authors of the book series intentionally left out AI in the story - as to not take away from the human aspects of the story. AI is there, just in the background with context specific voice activated commands.