yes, the machines in the Culture really are benevolent
imlad Send a noteboard - 09/04/2010 05:17:32 PM
At least in the books I've read so far.
I trust them more than any flesh and blood character, that's for sure.
I trust them more than any flesh and blood character, that's for sure.
but that was a nice interview. It made me want to read the Culture novels. Are these machines really benevolent? I cannot imagine how that would have been written without feeling sinister in some way or other.
And I really need to get my hands on Cloud Atlas. It has been recommended to me by virtually everyone.
And I really need to get my hands on Cloud Atlas. It has been recommended to me by virtually everyone.
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Iain [M] Banks – spaceships, AIs and alcohol.
- 08/04/2010 09:53:43 PM
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I have never read anything by Banks (though I fully intend to)
- 09/04/2010 10:28:38 AM
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yes, the machines in the Culture really are benevolent
- 09/04/2010 05:17:32 PM
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But he likes to make you wonder. Read Excession if you haven't already. *NM*
- 10/04/2010 09:23:13 AM
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Consider Phlebas is wonderful. It's the only Culture novel I've read so far, though.
- 10/04/2010 09:26:55 AM
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