Strange World

[David Chijindu]

Technology, in my opinion, ought to put an end to this. I don't want to live in a world where artificial intelligence rules, if that is what the future holds. There are some things that I really appreciate doing on my own. This world is not one I would enjoy living in.

[Monale Bariyima Ueh]

While some of the technological advancements mentioned in the book can increased the quality of human lives, but there are huge tradeoffs such as freedom which I believe is a basic fundamental human necessity. I do not wish to live in such a world.

[Crs webco]

I like having technology in my life, but I wouldn't like to have it rule my life to the point that I am not really allowed to have my own thoughts or make my own decisions.

Agree

I have to agree with you Tara! There may be some people somewhere who could live in a world of no choices and no freedom. That would not be for me! Much as I have always enjoyed technology, a world ruled by AI is truly terrifying to me. If I thought that my use of technology would lead to that kind of world, I would give up the tech in a heartbeat. But as I don't think that the little tech that I use can make a difference, I will continue to use it to post here, check my email, and keep up with my family. No Facebook or Twitter for me, at least not yet. The only reason that I might, eventually, would be to raise my reviewer score. LOL

[Austin McMichael]

It is interesting to compare this world to our own world. Artificial intelligence is becoming a larger and larger part of everyday life and I think that books like this can help us to keep in mind the dangers of the extremes.

[Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu]

I think in many ways than one, the world presented in the book might be a strangely accurate prediction of our own future in a few decades' time, save, maybe for corporations having that much control. I thought the world built by the author was simple and realistic, with attainable technology for our current world.

[Kirsi Cultrera]

There were a lot of interesting and unusual things about the world presented in this book: a VR-dominated world with AI house appliances, non-genderized colors, "birth-giver" and mentorship arrangements, etc.
While I was amused and intrigued by this new world, I knew almost immediately that I didn't want to experience living in a world as remote as that.
What was your impression of this world? 
Would you like to experience living in that kind of digital world? 

I find this world the author created nothing less than scary. If something like this would ever appear in reality, I do now know what I would do. I very much hope that our world never turns out like anything even close to that.

[Timothee22]

No, I would not. This is a world that would make people immobile. It would make them lazy. I'm an hardworking person. I prefer to work and get results. This would be detrimental to health and social life too.

[Hunter Tester]

It was interesting for sure. The fact that they were controlled even before their birth was creepy.

Technology-wise, I can see that we were close in a lot of ways. We have fridges now that can do just about anything. We have VR headsets that can take you into other worlds. We have robots and self-driving cars. Although technology is great, it can be excessive.

[Smrithi Arun]

Technology is supposed to help us, not rule us. AI taking over humans some day is a very common theory and a rather stretched out one at this point. It was a fascinating world but one that is only tolerable when you look at it from a third person perspective. I don’t think our future is so grim though.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

I don't think I can live in a world where everything is controlled and automatic. For example, Kim eats what the fridge offers. How about the joy of cooking your simple dish, it will be gone. The VR headset tells you what to do, how about your own decision, your heart's desire? The hierarchy dominantly wants you to level up but against your will. Everything was monitored and recorded, and all your private whereabouts are seen in the Chit-Chat. I can't imagine a life like that. AIs are nice but they will not supposedly take away my freedom.

[Ben Madeley]

The main thing that would be the issue for me was the concept of everyone having to give up their children to be raised by someone else. The trauma this would cause would be terrible.

[Savina Visintin]

I agree with you, I did not like the idea of ​​living in such a world from the start. I think a world like this takes away from people the most precious thing they have, their freedom.

[Aisha Yakub]

I place a higher value on my freedom and uniqueness. I have always sought to blend in and not stand out in a crowd. I believe I now have a fresh perspective on the value of unique perspectives, skills, and personalities. I'm hoping I'll never live in a society this dystopian.

[Chinazo Anozie]

There were a lot of interesting and unusual things about the world presented in this book: a VR-dominated world with AI house appliances, non-genderized colors, "birth-giver" and mentorship arrangements, etc.
While I was amused and intrigued by this new world, I knew almost immediately that I didn't want to experience living in a world as remote as that.
What was your impression of this world? 
Would you like to experience living in that kind of digital world? 

The only thing I liked was the housebot who cleaned and delivered coffee and the smart fridge who have healthy food options. Other than that, every other thing was terrifying to even consider.

[Nemanja Jankovic]

I think that the author in a very convincing way designed the society towards which, according to all parameters, we are moving. My impression of this world is that there is almost no freedom in it, but I would like to briefly experience this way of living.