The killer instinct reminds me a bit of Ender.
velcro
Karma: 94
I was binge-reading for a bit, just realized the “enemy’s gate” header was for this chapter. Nice reference.
The killer instinct reminds me a bit of Ender.
I was binge-reading for a bit, just realized the “enemy’s gate” header was for this chapter. Nice reference.
I really love this story, and what you are doing, but I have a few disagreements with what is presented.
Maybe this is just Harry, and not what you are trying to convey, but I do want to counter some of the points made.
Death, right now, is inevitable.
Until we conquer it, we should not fear it. As with all things inevitable, there is value, and wisdom, in trying to derive meaning from it. Right now, simply opposing death, fearing it, and hating it will make our lives worse, not better.
Should we strive for immortality? Maybe. Is it irrational to think that immortality may cause some unintended consequences? Nope. Might sane, rational people decide at some point that they are ready to go, and stop living? I don’t think you can definitively say no, as Harry seems to be saying.
“Love is more important than wisdom,” . This is not a trite cliche.
Love is a consequence of wisdom. Wisdom in the service of evil is still wisdom. Love sets the goals, wisdom helps obtain them.