![]() ![]() Outside of really jumping into consciousness and AI in general, Egan also plays with what happens once you become immortal. While I admit they weren't exactly played out as much as some PrintSFers might have wanted, it was still crazy interesting to just think about. The big question: If a Copy keeps changing into other copies, when do they lose who they were originally?Īs a follow up: what happens when you have a billionaire class that never really dies, retaining control over the world’s finances as they pass over to Copies? This scenario opens up to all sorts of consequences. Much of Permutation City centers around the act of scanning yourself and creating a digital (potentially life extending) “Copy.” Personally, I think Permutation City is essential reading for any self-proclaimed science fiction aficionado. Perusing this subreddit over the last year, rarely did I see Egan's work get the kind of praise I think he deserves. The last post about PC was about a year ago and there was a general mix of positive and negative takes. ![]() sometimes you stumble into someone else’s idea pool and you can’t help but wade for hours. Dust Theory, weather control devices, Garden of Eden configurations, bizarro Dorian Gray scenarios, conscious computer software. I found Permutation City incredibly challenging but couldn't stop thinking about Egan's big picture mind candy. Message the mods for flair Print SF Resources || SF Mags and Blogs | Free SF Books | Related Subreddits To conceal spoilers: >!No spaces around spoiled text!< Use common sense when reading about a book or author you don't wanted spoiled. Comments with spoilers will not be moderated, and hidden spoilers are discouraged in discussions about individual books. ![]() The cognitive slurry of generative AI adds no value and will be treated as spam. Users come here for the opinions of and discussion with other human beings. Polls are not allowed without prior permission from the moderators.Ħ: Tag digital book deals with and in post titleĮxample of an acceptable post title: Such-and-such book by so-and-so is $2.99! Text posts containing an image link must include a text explanation of the context around the image. This means no posting, linking, or recommending your own content, or any content produced by a person or company you're affiliated with. This includes, but is not limited to, hate speech and fighting about politics. All mod actions will be taken with these goals in mind. Our guidelines were designed to foster a diverse and welcoming discussion community while avoiding drama, flamewars, and promotional activity. Say "hi" at our sister subreddits- SpecArt and SF Videos-and join our reader-managed Goodreads group. The key is that it be speculative, not that it fit some arbitrary genre guidelines. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. Not sure what counts as speculative fiction? Then post it! Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. Canticle for Leibowitz Rendezvous with Rama Princess of Mars Altered Carbon Foundation Blindsight Accelerando Old Man's War Armor Cities in Flight A Brave New World Children of Dune Stranger in a Strange Land Dhalgren Enders Game Gateway A Fire Upon the Deep Neuromancer A Clockwork Orange Ringworld Diamond Age Lord of Light Hyperion Startide Rising Terminal World The Forever War Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Hunger Games Left Hand of Darkness Man in the High Castle The Martian Chronicles The Player of Games The Shadow of the Torturer Sirens of Titan The Stars my Destination To Your Scattered Bodies GoĪ place to discuss published Speculative Fiction ![]()
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