Re:For tech CEOs, the dystopia is the point
by brigadier132 on Wednesday May 15, 2024 @05:24PM
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> It too is a narrative to elevate an inventor--or more often investor--into an ubermensch hero role, one capable of projecting power against a dilemma that is mostly comprised of other people who failed to give the protagonist the respect/worship they were due
I've never read atlas shrugged and don't intend on it. But responding to this specific comment, if this planet had 0 creators and only bureaucrats, critics and consumers it would quickly go to hell.
Meanwhile, if we had no bureaucrats, critics, and consumers and only people that created things I'm fairly certain the world would be fine.
> Sci-Fi Author: "In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale."
Just to be clear, we aren't talking about the torment nexus. We are talking about robots that can be interacted with using human language.
Another media tie-in here might be Atlas Shrugged. It too is a narrative to elevate an inventor--or more often investor--into an ubermensch hero role, one capable of projecting power against a dilemma that is mostly comprised of other people who failed to give the protagonist the respect/worship they were due.
I don't think it's a cynical strategy to sell products per se, but it comes about because the person with influence over the marketing is able to pick and promote a flattering story or framing.
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Also, as referenced in the article, the classic:
> Sci-Fi Author: "In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale."
> Tech Company: "At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from the classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus."