Review of Terms of Service
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Review of Terms of Service
[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
The intriguing fictional story Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice by Craig W. Stanfill questions the distinction between reality and illusion. The book is a unique read that explores the idea of extremism and bigotry covered in compassion and kindness. It paints a bleak picture of the future, one that mirrors our own lives today. A warning of what might occur soon.
The narrative was centered on Kim, who exists in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is mostly in charge. Everything is predetermined for her, including what she wears, what she eats, and who she has sex with. Kim trains automatons, or machines incapable of thinking for themselves, as part of her work as an AI trainer at her company's transport assistance division.
In the Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice, society as a whole exists to "avoid self-serving ways," or to keep everyone the same, but at the same time uses social scoring to keep people apart. AIs closely observe everything humans do, including the tiniest interactions with people across the street. This book's premise is a wonderful one. Your attention will be drawn to the terms of service that the title alludes to. The use of "Oneday" and "Twoday" in place of what we refer to as our weekdays is only one of many clever sci-fi touches that distinguish this world from others.
My favorite part of the novel is the way it accurately depicts a bland and neutral environment. The days range from one to seven, and people use feminine pronouns and numbers as second names. However, I did not enjoy the portrayal of the excessive use of a variety of drugs and alcohol to create closeness. The author did a fantastic job of not naming anyone and actually made it so simple as to be "the food company" and "the transportation company." He also did a fantastic job of considering the impact of severed family relations on a child's upbringing.
There are no grammatical or spelling problems in this book, which speaks highly of the excellent editing. A little jargon and scientific terminology are mixed in with ordinary language. There are several descriptions of intimate and sensual scenes but no profanity is used in the novel.
It's a compelling tale of the "rise of the machines" and the struggle for truth and freedom. I recommend it to readers searching for something different. The book deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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Terms of Service
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The intriguing fictional story Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice by Craig W. Stanfill questions the distinction between reality and illusion. The book is a unique read that explores the idea of extremism and bigotry covered in compassion and kindness. It paints a bleak picture of the future, one that mirrors our own lives today. A warning of what might occur soon.
The narrative was centered on Kim, who exists in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is mostly in charge. Everything is predetermined for her, including what she wears, what she eats, and who she has sex with. Kim trains automatons, or machines incapable of thinking for themselves, as part of her work as an AI trainer at her company's transport assistance division.
In the Terms of Service: Subject to Change Without Notice, society as a whole exists to "avoid self-serving ways," or to keep everyone the same, but at the same time uses social scoring to keep people apart. AIs closely observe everything humans do, including the tiniest interactions with people across the street. This book's premise is a wonderful one. Your attention will be drawn to the terms of service that the title alludes to. The use of "Oneday" and "Twoday" in place of what we refer to as our weekdays is only one of many clever sci-fi touches that distinguish this world from others.
My favorite part of the novel is the way it accurately depicts a bland and neutral environment. The days range from one to seven, and people use feminine pronouns and numbers as second names. However, I did not enjoy the portrayal of the excessive use of a variety of drugs and alcohol to create closeness. The author did a fantastic job of not naming anyone and actually made it so simple as to be "the food company" and "the transportation company." He also did a fantastic job of considering the impact of severed family relations on a child's upbringing.
There are no grammatical or spelling problems in this book, which speaks highly of the excellent editing. A little jargon and scientific terminology are mixed in with ordinary language. There are several descriptions of intimate and sensual scenes but no profanity is used in the novel.
It's a compelling tale of the "rise of the machines" and the struggle for truth and freedom. I recommend it to readers searching for something different. The book deserves a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Latest Review: Terms of Service by Craig W. Stanfill
