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From the classic tweet[0]: > Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale > Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Tor
by IvyMike 1y ago
From the classic tweet[0]:
> Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale
> Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus
[0]: https://x.com/AlexBlechman/status/1457842724128833538?lang=en https://x.com/AlexBlechman/status/1457842724128833538?lang=e...
- AlwaysRock 1y agoPalantir Technologies is named after the "palantír" from Lord of the Rings. Famously, a well-used and safe technology.
- jordanb 1y agoReally takes a special guy to read a fantasy novel and identify with the villain.
- defrost 1y agoThe official video for the Laibach cover of Sympathy for the Devil comes to mind. ( The Robert Fripp, Toyah Wilcox Sunday Lunch cover Sympathy is just a distracting nod to growing old disgracefully )
- palmotea 1y ago> Really takes a special guy to read a fantasy novel and identify with the villain. IIRC, the palantír were kind of neutral, and created by elves. Honestly, I think these techlord LOTR fans identify with the heroes, and lack the insight to realize they'd actually be the villains. They're totally Sarumans raping the forest to build an Orc army to conquer the world.