Literary Inquiry [ Video ]

[universal_charm]

[ So, Luceti, you have Kirk showing up today on our totally hi-grade, super deluxe communication system (haha, yeah right). Anyways, he's there, and he currently has a copy of George Orwell's "1984" displayed in hand. ]

So... I have an honest to god sort of question for everyone. 

How many of you ever thought or believed the stuff in books like this would come true in the future? Or better yet, does anyone actually live in a world like these books describe?

Because, really, the twenty-first century view of the future is... interesting. 

Comments

[semper_cogitans]

[Oh. Yes. That. A very faint blush may or may not be creeping into his cheeks now, though it's hardly noticeable. Hardly.]

Er... y-yes, it has been some time, C-Captain Kirk... [Awkward smile.] By 'sh-shacked up', you mean...? [Yes, the slang is going over his head.]

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[padme_amidala]

How does the book portray the "twenty-first century"? ( She rarely has time to read for pleasure, so this is asked out of pure curiosity. )

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[spohkh]

To some degree, does it not?

[There was surveillance everywhere... especially in their universe.]

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[ex_tessen852]

I can't say I believe what's written in books at home about its future, but I do believe the people that happen to be from the future.

[i_speak_softly]

[Off-camera, Don buries his face in his hands.]

Let it go, Rob.

Captain, you were asking about possible futures?

[universal_charm]

'Shacked up' as in living together, Rob.

And yes, Don, I was. I'm just curious, given that I come from a "future" world for most people. So I was curious how other people saw their futures and if they thought the futures in books like 1984 would come true.

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[universal_charm]

Do you know any from the future of your world here? I hear that's happened a couple times, which I am sure has to be a mind-bomb for some.

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[universal_charm]

Well, I suppose it's really the twentieth, since it was written in the 1900s, but they kind of mesh right there when the switch happens.

And it's just a good representation of the fears and mind sets of some of the people. Authors draw from current events, the feelings of nations and their own feelings towards that. Usually, such views are shared given the law of odds.

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[universal_charm]

Well, to a point, sure. But not like this, where every little bit of you is regulated.

Come on Spock, do you really think I'd sit quietly with someone watching over my shoulder like this all the time?

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[spohkh]

[Spock's eyebrow slowly raises...

Kirk just fully described what Spock does to him on a regular basis.]

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[padme_amidala]

It sounds like an interesting book. I should like to read it when I have the time.

Do you read many books?

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[universal_charm]

Just a warning - it is not a feel good book. It came about this close to giving me a real sense of paranoia.

And not until recently. I've always been an action sort of guy, you know? But what else can you do in the down time here? Might as well take it in while they're here.

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[universal_charm]

_{[ Well, Spock is special. He's not some big government thing. And Kirk does what he wants, he isn't regulated. Spock can try and convince him, but Kirk will do what Kirk will do. ]}

Hey hey hey, none of the eyebrow thing. Which you still need to teach me how to do, cause it's cool damn it...

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[spohkh]

I do not see how temperature is related to this conversation Captain.

[Yup, he's an ass.]

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[padme_amidala]

I prefer the truth over fairytales. If the book accurately portrays the era, it is a worthwhile read.

( That causes her to smile a little. Oh yes, she knows all about "action". )

My husband is the same way. ( It feels strange being able to say that out-loud. ) He is here as well. You two would probably get along quite well.

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[girlverine]

Did you experience both lives?

[What? That's not insane where she comes from...]

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[universal_charm]

Heh, thanks for the warning there. I wouldn't want to flirt and then have him come knocking on my door.

_{[ Because Padme was pretty and he would flirt, but now he definitely knew the boundary. Married. Got it. ]}

The book's made-up, but I think it does have a good psychological profile for the era the author lived in. If you're looking for heavy duty reading try the Victorian authors - they got paid by the word.

So, who's your husband?

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[universal_charm]

No, but... I met someone who told me of the other life. He was from that stream, and knew me in that stream. He's a friend now.

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[universal_charm]

_{[ He opens his mouth to start a retort and then clicks it shut, narrowing his eyes at Spock. ]}

Smart ass elf. See if I pick up fresh lettuce for you on the way home.

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[padme_amidala]

It wasn't meant as a warning, I assure you. Your demeanor simply reminded me of his.

( In an achy, longing way. Anakin has drifted so far from her, though there is hope in Luceti. He doesn't seem to remember... )

I wouldn't know who falls under the category of Victorian authors to start with.

Anakin Skywalker.

[semper_cogitans]

[This topic is much less awkward than the initial impression would suggest, and Robert looks a little more at ease.]

It is... truly f-fascinating how the fiction of some time periods d-depicts... technological advancements made in our time. Sometimes it is... almost laughably incorrect, but... there have b-been many interesting incidents of... nearly a-accurate parallels...

[Not a lot of worlds like Terra, yet. If he only knew. Though he hasn't denied the possibility.]

As for 1984... I b-believe I have come across the title before, but I must confess ignorance as to... the contents. [What does the title mean? It makes the book sound like a history book...]

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[ex_tessen852]

Yup. They're from about 70 years in the future. It's actually kinda weird. I mean my friend's granddaughter is here.

[stilldontgotit]

Well, these programs acted just like people. Looked like them, too.

[Just, you know, with neon spandex. Not how he'd envision programs, but at least they're personable.]

And I don't know. I wasn't exactly heroic back then, plus, I wasn't even the first to get swallowed up. Monstro had this habit of chowing down on everything in his path, even space ships.

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[spohkh]

I do not require 'rabbit food' at this time Captain, though I appreciate the sentiment.

What is next on your reading list?

[i_speak_softly]

I'm pretty sure I have it somewhere.

[An aside to Robert. He's continuing to dodge the question by staying out of the main conversation.]