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32: The Story of Ted Chiang and Others

The Incomparable Mothership

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Exploring Sentimentality and Loyalty towards Technology in Sci-Fi Stories

The chapter delves into the emotional connections people have with technology and the idea of abandonment in the life cycle of software objects. It discusses a sentimental story about artificial intelligence and the value humans place on it, as well as exploring themes of free will, consciousness, and the consequences of time viewing technology in various science fiction narratives.

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