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From the essay: > Indeed, Banks distinguishes himself in having thought carefully about the social and political consequences of technological development. Th
by Bluestein 2y ago
From the essay:
> Indeed, Banks distinguishes himself in having thought carefully about the social and political consequences of technological development.
This we need more of. In any way shape or form.-
- arethuza 2y agoOf the spectrum of possibilities of how (if) we end up co-existing with AIs then anything like the Culture is definitely towards the positive end. Yes it can look like the humans in the Culture are being kept like pets - but if any group or individuals want to leave the Culture then they get support and encouragement - which isn't very pet like?
- Ekaros 2y agoDon't some people let their cats and dogs roam free? Same people would probably give them some resources or tools if they were capable of asking.
- swdunlop 2y agoAnd that is where the drama is frequently found in the Culture series — when Fluffy the Pet Human meets Spot the Feral Human and disaster ensues.