Metaphors in the book

[Rosa Joy]

I find the statement 'Subject to change without notice' metaphorical.
The terms of service themselves are in constant change but even the people themselves are being changed without notice.

[readingswithsoso]

I aw it pretty straight forward but that's a curious take. People are always changing yes. However, in this world most of them are stagnant: miserably following rules.

[Kelsey Roy]

I agree with you that the title is a metaphor for the dystopian lifestyle of this world. Citizens are forced to bend over backwards to accommodate every little rule change that comes their way, which are rigidly enforced. The hierarchy will do anything to crush freedom in any instance. The book brings to light issues in our society with suppression of freedom- similar to George Orwell’s “1984.”

[Olga Markova]

I think the "Unity, Community and Equality" is a metaphor for the "Conform or Die" way of life expected of humans in this book. One example - which is also a metaphor for conformity - is the "Purple Week" - when everyone and everything becomes purple, from house decorations to clothes, makeup, and even food.

[Hubre De Klerk]

The rules are always changing to suppress humans and to make sure they follow the rules. These rules are very strictly enforced should someone break them. Humans are also constantly changing with the rules as they don't have another choice to follow.

[Amy Luman]

That’s really something to think about. I just wrote in the post about changes that they were so gradual as not to be noticed. Surely that’s what’s happening here.

[Tracy Harris 1]

I think the whole story was a metaphor for a lot of what is happening in todays society. The use of AI's to gather information which then determine our viewing and feed decisions to a degree within governing bodies, the lack of privacy and the harsh enforcement of rules/ laws already happening at a lesser extent today.
"Subject to Change" is very much something we deal with in today's society.

[Israel10]

This is quite an interesting metaphorical analogy which I did not notice as I read this book but now that you mention it I can definitely see your and agree with your point of view.

[Aloe Crane]

I agree with you that the title is a metaphor for the dystopian lifestyle of this world. Citizens are forced to bend over backwards to accommodate every little rule change that comes their way, which are rigidly enforced. The hierarchy will do anything to crush freedom in any instance. The book brings to light issues in our society with suppression of freedom- similar to George Orwell’s “1984.”

I like that take! I hadn't even thought about what they title could mean, I just assumed it was something to do with Kimberly.

[Timothee22]

Yes. It indicates that change is the only thing constant in the universe. Change in technology can alter our lives. We need to prepare and brace up for this.

[Bettny Andrade]

I aw it pretty straight forward but that's a curious take. People are always changing yes. However, in this world most of them are stagnant: miserably following rules.

I agree with you. The changes are increasingly severe for that community, enslaving them and making them even more miserable.

When I look at it from that point of view, I only see cruelty on the part of those in power, who keep themselves hidden.

[Deborah Campion]

I see a metaphor about control. There is an iron-clad control structure in the Directors and the high-level AIs, and very little control, or self control for the ordinary people. Subject to change speaks to me about how one can gain control over self by deciding to change some things in their lives.

[Cynthia Christabel Okolobi]

In my opinion, one strange metaphor in this book is the labeling of several items. For example, "the clothing company." Instead of just giving it a specific name, they only labeled it exactly as it is. That is very metaphorical.

[Carlos Mata Saenz]

I think the "Subject to change without notice" has the meaning as well of how unfair is the relationship between the companies and the people. Users have to accept from the beginning that the terms can change by strict decision of the companies without being able to do anything about it, they have to let the companies assume full control.