If you haven't read Greg Egan's Permutation City, the fact that you clicked on this discussion means you'll get get a lot out of it.
If you haven't read Greg Egan's Permutation City, the fact that you clicked on this discussion means you'll get get a lot out of it.
Yes! I was also reminded of the truth mines in Diaspora.
This work feels more like The Truth Mines in Diaspora. Permutation city seems relevant only if you think LLMs are hosts to minds.
I disagree for several reasons, but I don't want to spoil the plot with an explanation of why.
So why comment then
Great book. I first read it 10 years ago, I think it would benefit from a re-read.