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One thing I'm asking myself concerning the concept of immortality trough a digital copy and especially the idea of a backup. A digital copy that exists while the body lives on is how consciousness is dealt with. Where would ones perceived self be present. Would that be copied? Would that copy not become another person. Could the copy of me and a new upload merge?

If I backed up myself trough an upload and then died in an accident. What would happen to my perceived consciousness?

I realize these are all hypothetical speculations over a sci-fi novel. But isn't that why we read sci-fi in the first place?

Anyway, would be curious to hear your thoughts on this dilemma?

El Lanzon

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"A well-lit replica of the stela, often assumed to represent a god who is also the axis mundi, or a central pillar connecting the polar ends of a shamanic universe, has pride of place in Peru's Museo de la Nacion; but the 3,000-year-old original still resides at the heart of a darkened maze, illuminated by thin slats, where no single viewer could ever grasp the totality of its form or meaning."

Currently reading Dawn of Everything. I reflect on how this work effectively serves to decolonize our understanding of history by filling in the Blancs left by historians focused primarily on, and perhaps blinded by, imperial displays of grandeur.

The book paints a broad picture with broad strokes and I understand that there are several relevant critiques. Something I would hope the authors would (have had) embraced since it's true value lies in what thoughts and conversations, and mayhaps social experimentation, such a work inspires.

It was a little hard to grasp China Miévilles style in the beginning. I almost miss an info-dump here and there, especially getting into the book. But I was rewarded for being attentive. The world building is impressive and mostly convincing within the premise of Bas Lag. I am not a big fan of horror myself and I sometimes miss nuances of brightness or order in the chaotic nature of New Crobuzon.

I am fascinated by a good story and the story arcs of Perdido Street Station where a captivating and enthralling read once I grasped them.

It was fun to read an unapologetic Steam Punk novel and Miéville does the genre justice. Overall very enjoyable, if you are not to easily scared.