Review of What Do You Think, Mr. Collins?
Posted: 26 Jul 2024, 15:25
[Following is a volunteer review of "What Do You Think, Mr. Collins?" by Neal Bialostosky.]
Neal Bialostosky's science fiction novel "What Do You Think, Mr. Collins?" takes place in a parallel reality where technology, robots, and codes gradually take over and transform human existence.
The author presented Alfred, also known as Nanette, the Abstract Logic Field Recursive Inference Decoder, which was created especially for personal care and acts as a support system for people of all ages. The story raises questions about the possible use of a code system as a human service point and raises uncomfortable concerns about the progressive supplanting of real beings with specific codes to meet emotional demands. Sidney Maddow, the man behind Alfred, is still aiming higher: seizing and managing natural resources. The whole plot of this narrative made me consider how much humanity is trying to outdo itself, become obsolete, and rebel against Mother Nature.
Other stories, such as Evelyn's connection with Nanette, illustrate the orchestration of life's imbalance, as Evelyn only experiences emotion for Nanette—a code. Nanette's feelings come up during one of their conversations. That part struck me because, even though she's using Nan's made-up code as a safety net, she still hopes for feelings that computers can't replicate.
The author made us aware of the possibility of manipulative coding and its capacity to control other people's thoughts via the tales of Eddie, Nigel, and Uncle. This idea makes us wonder how much power we are giving computers and code. Why do we allow the things we create to hurt us?
The narrator examines the status of events today and the degree to which robots are taking over the planet via the tale of the Mayor and the Black Hole. Technology is gradually disrupting the natural equilibrium and claiming human lives. How could humans survive if machines performed all the work? Through a series of gripping vignettes, the author effectively showed the possible effects of technology on humanity. They will penetrate several industries, depriving mankind of all resources.
I give this book a 5 out of 5 rating. The book excels at presenting compelling stories that machine code can easily understand. What happens if we ever let these systems rule us in the future? What are these systems' advantages and disadvantages? At first, I had difficulty following the narrative and had to read it aloud multiple times, but eventually, its well-written storyline captivated my attention. I found the narrative to be fascinating; nothing in the book let me down; it progressed slowly but effectively. The editing staff presented a flawless book, ensuring a pleasurable reading experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about technology, codes, and how they affect people. It will help them comprehend what happens if machines or codes take over the world.
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What Do You Think, Mr. Collins?
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Neal Bialostosky's science fiction novel "What Do You Think, Mr. Collins?" takes place in a parallel reality where technology, robots, and codes gradually take over and transform human existence.
The author presented Alfred, also known as Nanette, the Abstract Logic Field Recursive Inference Decoder, which was created especially for personal care and acts as a support system for people of all ages. The story raises questions about the possible use of a code system as a human service point and raises uncomfortable concerns about the progressive supplanting of real beings with specific codes to meet emotional demands. Sidney Maddow, the man behind Alfred, is still aiming higher: seizing and managing natural resources. The whole plot of this narrative made me consider how much humanity is trying to outdo itself, become obsolete, and rebel against Mother Nature.
Other stories, such as Evelyn's connection with Nanette, illustrate the orchestration of life's imbalance, as Evelyn only experiences emotion for Nanette—a code. Nanette's feelings come up during one of their conversations. That part struck me because, even though she's using Nan's made-up code as a safety net, she still hopes for feelings that computers can't replicate.
The author made us aware of the possibility of manipulative coding and its capacity to control other people's thoughts via the tales of Eddie, Nigel, and Uncle. This idea makes us wonder how much power we are giving computers and code. Why do we allow the things we create to hurt us?
The narrator examines the status of events today and the degree to which robots are taking over the planet via the tale of the Mayor and the Black Hole. Technology is gradually disrupting the natural equilibrium and claiming human lives. How could humans survive if machines performed all the work? Through a series of gripping vignettes, the author effectively showed the possible effects of technology on humanity. They will penetrate several industries, depriving mankind of all resources.
I give this book a 5 out of 5 rating. The book excels at presenting compelling stories that machine code can easily understand. What happens if we ever let these systems rule us in the future? What are these systems' advantages and disadvantages? At first, I had difficulty following the narrative and had to read it aloud multiple times, but eventually, its well-written storyline captivated my attention. I found the narrative to be fascinating; nothing in the book let me down; it progressed slowly but effectively. The editing staff presented a flawless book, ensuring a pleasurable reading experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about technology, codes, and how they affect people. It will help them comprehend what happens if machines or codes take over the world.
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What Do You Think, Mr. Collins?
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
