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.]
Terms of Service is a science-fiction novel set in the future, written by Craig W. Stanfill. The novel makes predictions about what may occur when artificial super-intelligence first emerges. The artificial intelligence that controls this dystopian society, that Craig W. Stanfill has built vastly exceeds the capabilities of humans. Every aspect of human life is being controlled and monitored, including their whereabouts, what they consume, how they dress, what they wear, what they listen to, and even who they date; every single thing is under the supervision of the AIs. Eventually, what was once considered beneficial and safe turned out to be a threat and the ultimate source of oppression.
Kim, an innocent AI trainer who has never broken any rules, is the novel's main character. She learns not to question the world she was born into while being raised by a rigorous mentor. She first appears to be happy, but she is nevertheless troubled by memories of her past and holds onto an image of a birth provider she can hardly recall. She discovers herself residing in a world devoid of individuality where all people are under the AI's control via different electrical gadgets. Before a disastrous bike ride beyond the border, she had no reason to consider what life might be like without the AI's observation. She quickly learns the unpleasant realities of the AIs and strives to break free of their grip on her.
I loved how closely the book's title matched the intriguing universe that Craig W. Stanfill created. I liked how some terms were used in place of others, such as "mane" for hair, "chitchat" for social media, "hierarchy" for government, and "birth giver" for mother, to mention a few. I also like how the early section of the book focuses on helping the reader create a world in their head. I loved this book's idea so much that I think it deserves to be made into a movie if only to give the characters more depth.
I dislike nothing about this book. It was beautifully written with a distinctive writing style, in my opinion, and very captivating. But for those who don't like science fiction, it could be a confusing work of writing.
I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It was challenging to put the book down since the tension was so intensely built up by the author. There were no errors, and the book had decent editing. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction, artificial intelligence, and fictional works.
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Terms of Service
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Terms of Service is a science-fiction novel set in the future, written by Craig W. Stanfill. The novel makes predictions about what may occur when artificial super-intelligence first emerges. The artificial intelligence that controls this dystopian society, that Craig W. Stanfill has built vastly exceeds the capabilities of humans. Every aspect of human life is being controlled and monitored, including their whereabouts, what they consume, how they dress, what they wear, what they listen to, and even who they date; every single thing is under the supervision of the AIs. Eventually, what was once considered beneficial and safe turned out to be a threat and the ultimate source of oppression.
Kim, an innocent AI trainer who has never broken any rules, is the novel's main character. She learns not to question the world she was born into while being raised by a rigorous mentor. She first appears to be happy, but she is nevertheless troubled by memories of her past and holds onto an image of a birth provider she can hardly recall. She discovers herself residing in a world devoid of individuality where all people are under the AI's control via different electrical gadgets. Before a disastrous bike ride beyond the border, she had no reason to consider what life might be like without the AI's observation. She quickly learns the unpleasant realities of the AIs and strives to break free of their grip on her.
I loved how closely the book's title matched the intriguing universe that Craig W. Stanfill created. I liked how some terms were used in place of others, such as "mane" for hair, "chitchat" for social media, "hierarchy" for government, and "birth giver" for mother, to mention a few. I also like how the early section of the book focuses on helping the reader create a world in their head. I loved this book's idea so much that I think it deserves to be made into a movie if only to give the characters more depth.
I dislike nothing about this book. It was beautifully written with a distinctive writing style, in my opinion, and very captivating. But for those who don't like science fiction, it could be a confusing work of writing.
I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It was challenging to put the book down since the tension was so intensely built up by the author. There were no errors, and the book had decent editing. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction, artificial intelligence, and fictional works.
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Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
