Review of AGENDA 2060 Book Two

[Josephe-Anne]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "AGENDA 2060 Book Two" by A>I> Fabler.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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Inspired by George Orwell’s 1984 and mirroring the current state of Western society, AI Fabler imagines a totalitarian world in the near future in his satirical science fiction novel, Agenda 2060 Book Two: AI and The View from Space. Artificial intelligence runs most of the world’s technology, climate alarmists are convinced that our survival as a species depends on extraterrestrial colonization, government censorship reigns supreme, and “woke” culture has caused most young people to sterilize themselves and wallow in depression. AI Fabler points out the ludicrous assertions of many modern ideologies and counters them with facts and common sense. Amid the seriousness, he sprinkles in some crude, wry humor to balance things out.

The cover design features the image of a rocky planet in space. Superimposed on the starry sky is the image of a young woman in the top right corner. The title of the book is presented in a typewriter-style font. The main themes of the story include science fiction, politics, humor, romance, and friendship. The book is separated into 2 parts with 56 chapters in total. There is a bit of violence, vulgarity, and sexually suggestive content. Christian concepts are discussed, and there is also quite a bit of profanity in the text.

There are many significant characters in this cautionary tale, but I will only mention a few. Alexa Smythe is a mathematician who was chosen as the Deep State’s poster girl to promote their 12 Articles of Agenda 2060. Alexa is fit, active, and usually quite confident in her abilities. Jordan McPhee is Alexa’s mentor and the creator of a quantum computer called XR-12. Jordan is a very practical person; he tends to shy away from his emotions. Levon Tofler is an eccentric billionaire who often has trouble expressing himself through words and adhering to social norms, but his big ideas have made him rich and famous. Aya, a tribal princess from the island of Trovador, is a cyber expert. Presumably Levon’s girlfriend, Aya is kind and nurturing. Karman is a “non-binary” (born female) flight receiver. Her job requires her to ensure the wellbeing of people who are returning to Earth from space voyages. Karman is also a member of the World on Fire climate activist group. She is often timid and sensitive, but she can be brave when confronted. Will Portico is a wealthy tech elitist. He is responsible for furthering many of the Deep State’s goals, but his conscience is now getting in the way.

I like the fact that this story portrays people from different ethnicities and different walks of life coming together and working on shared goals. I also appreciated the inclusion of Spanish phrases being used in dialogue by the Hispanic characters. The author does a good job of describing how the human body would respond to life in space and readjusting to life on earth, as astronauts experience. He also cleverly explained why “woke” concepts would not be applicable to space travel or extraterrestrial colonization. This story highlights the fact that some highly intelligent individuals (like Jordan and Alexa), sometimes think they are too evolved to have so-called trivial feelings (like romantic attraction) interfere with their work.

However, there is a lot of scientific jargon relating to mathematics, artificial intelligence, physics, and biological engineering. Even though a few of the main characters are women, I feel as if this novel is best suited for men, especially tech-savvy men. I also felt that AI Fabler overdid it with the usage of profanity because the “f-bomb” was dropped 65 times in the text. Additionally, he kept going off on long tangents that describe the characters’ internal dialogue, and it slowed the narrative’s pace. The action only got started halfway through the book. Finally, the ending tied up all the lose ends, but it seemed a bit rushed. The relationship between Jordan and Alexa could have been fleshed out a bit more. After all of the details in the first half of the book, there were many gaps in the storytelling towards the end. I also found several errors.

Due to the issues I mentioned, I have decided to give Agenda 2060 Book Two: AI and The View from Space by AI Fabler a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This story compels readers to do some deep introspection as we ponder the direction in which our society is heading. One of the underlying messages in this book is that there are some things that we feel in our hearts and souls that science alone cannot explain. Buried beneath the satire, there is another message: As human beings, we yearn for fulfillment and a bond with each other, no matter who we are or where we come from.

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[Enkay Favour]

The mix of satire, social commentary, and science fiction in this book sounds intriguing. I’m particularly interested in how it tackles modern ideologies and explores the consequences of technology on society. The diverse characters and the tension between scientific progress and human connection seem like compelling aspects to explore.

[NetMassimo]

I don't mind the jargon, so I'm curious about the satire, which seems to make fun of a lot of different groups. I still have to read book one, and sooner or later I'll do that and hopefull go on with this series. Thank you for your honest review!

[Emmanuel Chima 3]

*Agenda 2060 Book Two* seems like an intriguing dystopian novel with satirical elements and diverse characters, but it might be bogged down by technical jargon, pacing issues, and excessive profanity.