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Re: Drug and alcohol use in the book.
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As for the unrationed access to Vodka, I think that the logic is that the AIs can control the consequences of its consumption such as tardiness at work and for the commute and a variety of anti-social behaviours. And health-wise the human condition is also monitored by the AIs through the implants, so I suppose the AIs would have rationed Vodka for Kim if the Docbot found it detrimental to her health readings. And another thought - the AIs are trained by humans, so possibly the humans did not want the AIs to deprive them of alcohol and drugs and so left it unrationed
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You're right. They not only let them use whatever drugs they wanted, they recommended and actively suggested drug use, like in the clubs with dates. It just shows that those above know that their system causes humans to break down. They need something to keep them going.Izzy Kruger wrote: ↑06 Dec 2022, 03:58 Did anyone find the alcohol and drug use in the book excessive? I read in someone's review that they didn't enjoy that part of the book.
In my opinion, drug and alcohol use was instrumental in creating the whole scene for the "emotionless" human heard that the AIs and companies basically controlled. So yes, there was a lot of drug abuse, but if you had to go out with someone that a computer program chose for you, you would need to have a certain amount of mind-numbing substances on board. And given the fact that all of Kim's food was selected for her and controlled by the AIs, isn't it strange that she had such free access to Vodka? The AIs wouldn't stop a human from drinking herself into a stupor that makes her easier to control.
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To respond to the OP's question, "Did anyone find the alcohol and drug use in the book excessive?" I can confirm from my own experience as an alcoholic and drug addict, now in recovery, that it is really quite accurate. There is no point, in my opinion, in sugarcoating what is. There are many people suffering in this world and turning to drugs and alcohol to just get through their day. Alcoholism is a progressive disease, and it's about time it was discussed more as such.
I'll certainly post again on this forum once I have completed this book.
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Ahh good luck reading the book! You're in for quite a ride!Donna Walker 1 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2023, 12:06 I will preface this post-reply by saying that I have not yet finished reading this book, though I find it fascinating! As an avid self-help and philosophy book reader, I'm currently really enjoying this book.
To respond to the OP's question, "Did anyone find the alcohol and drug use in the book excessive?" I can confirm from my own experience as an alcoholic and drug addict, now in recovery, that it is really quite accurate. There is no point, in my opinion, in sugarcoating what is. There are many people suffering in this world and turning to drugs and alcohol to just get through their day. Alcoholism is a progressive disease, and it's about time it was discussed more as such.
I'll certainly post again on this forum once I have completed this book.
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I totally agree, Samantha. Allowing the people to escape reality with drugs and alcohol makes the whole group easier to control. I think that the extensive use of VR technology also helps people to think that they are content with their livesSamantha Barnes 3 wrote: ↑09 Dec 2022, 21:25 I thought the use of drugs and alcohol made sense. Many people are unhappy in this society, but by allowing the common people to use substances as an outlet, the people in power can maintain order.
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However, I also find this an interesting aspect of the book because it reflects the views of some countries/politicians/people. People have argued for safe places where people can consume alcohol under supervision (such as bars) and also a place where people can take "clean" and "safe" drugs properly.
Although I don't like the idea of drugs in general, they exist in the world and people who are determined will find a way to obtain them. So why not make it safe? <This has been my thinking, but after reading about it in the book, it doesn't sit well with me.
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