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  • Vulcan's Hammer, by PKD

    From Pablo Gener@4:900/102 to All on Mon Jul 22 22:09:03 2024
    I recently have read "Vulcan's Hammer" by Phillip K Dick, and found it wonderful.
    Do you guys know the book or this author's works?
    What are your thoughts on it and what else would you recoommend?

    Malvinas.

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  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Pablo Gener on Tue Jul 23 19:17:00 2024
    Hello Pablo Gener!

    ** On Monday 22.07.24 - 22:09, Pablo Gener wrote to All:

    I recently have read "Vulcan's Hammer" by Phillip K Dick,
    and found it wonderful. Do you guys know the book or this
    author's works? What are your thoughts on it and what else
    would you recoommend?

    I haven't read anything by PKD in its entirety yet, but
    Vulcan's Hammer sounds interesting. Apparently it was
    announced in 2021 that a screenplay was in the works for a
    film.

    In my research for similar themes of Vulcan's Hammer, I've come
    across these that explore similar ideas of technology,
    artificial intelligence, and dystopian futures:

    1. **"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick**
    - This novel, which inspired the movie "Blade Runner," explores
    the nature of humanity and artificial intelligence in a future
    where androids are nearly indistinguishable from humans.

    2. **"Neuromancer" by William Gibson** - A seminal work in the
    cyberpunk genre, this novel delves into the world of artificial
    intelligence, cyberspace, and a high-tech dystopian future.

    3. **"1984" by George Orwell** - A classic dystopian novel that
    examines the consequences of totalitarianism, surveillance, and
    the loss of individual freedoms.

    4. **"The Circle" by Dave Eggers** - A contemporary novel that
    examines the implications of a society dominated by a powerful
    tech company and the erosion of privacy and personal freedoms.

    5. **"Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson** - This cyberpunk novel
    combines elements of virtual reality, computer hacking, and
    corporate control in a fast-paced, futuristic world.

    6. **"The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster** - A novella that
    imagines a future where humanity lives underground and relies
    entirely on a vast machine network for all needs, exploring
    themes of dependence on technology and human isolation.

    7. **"I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov** - A collection of
    interconnected short stories that explore the ethical and moral
    implications of artificial intelligence and robotics through
    Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics.

    8. **"The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein** -
    This novel explores themes of artificial intelligence,
    revolution, and the fight for freedom in a lunar colony.

    9. **"Player Piano" by Kurt Vonnegut** - Set in a future
    society where machines have replaced human labor, this novel
    examines the dehumanizing effects of technology and automation.

    These books offer a variety of perspectives on the relationship
    between humans and technology, the potential consequences of
    artificial intelligence, and the nature of dystopian societies.

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  • From Pablo Gener@4:900/102 to August Abolins on Wed Jul 24 20:32:24 2024
    Hello Pablo Gener!

    ** On Monday 22.07.24 - 22:09, Pablo Gener wrote to All:
    In my research for similar themes of Vulcan's Hammer, I've come
    across these that explore similar ideas of technology,
    artificial intelligence, and dystopian futures:
    The first three you mentioned, I've already read. I'd add to taht list:
    *) Fahrenheit 451 *) Brave New World *) (maybe...) A Clockwork Orange

    All the others, I'll be sure to check out as soon as I can

    These books offer a variety of perspectives on the relationship
    between humans and technology, the potential consequences of
    artificial intelligence, and the nature of dystopian societies.

    I believe taht what these books do (and the whole genre...) is coat up in "sci-fi" a commentary of how crooked and flawed humanity is. It doesn't matter how much tech you throw over it, people will be mean to people (and corporations to the common public), in the end.

    Malvinas.

    Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas!

    ... Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas.

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  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Pablo Gener on Wed Jul 24 21:59:00 2024
    Hello Pablo Gener!

    The first three you mentioned, I've already read. I'd add
    to taht list: *) Fahrenheit 451 *) Brave New World *)
    (maybe...) A Clockwork Orange

    I've read those 3 and have seen various movie versions of them
    too.


    All the others, I'll be sure to check out as soon as I can

    The **"The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster** is an interesting
    tale. Apparently it's the earliest known mention of an imagined
    "internet" in print. It is set in a world where humanity lives
    underground and relies on "the machine" for all its needs. It
    predicts instant messaging and the internet; that's pretty
    interesting for something published 115 years ago.


    I believe taht what these books do (and the whole
    genre...) is coat up in "sci-fi" a commentary of how
    crooked and flawed humanity is. It doesn't matter how much
    tech you throw over it, people will be mean to people (and
    corporations to the common public), in the end.

    Many genres allow the author to imagine consequences and
    outcomes of good/bad human behaviour. Some writers are fine
    philosophers.


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