The Ghost is becoming one of my favorite characters on Substack in serialized works! Anytime we see AI contemplating their own nature and function, even if it anthropomorphizes the tech a bit, it adds a richness to the narrative and a layering of possibility to destabilize perceived instincts in a manner we don’t (or can’t) necessarily allow in our human characters. He reminds me of K from Blade Runner 2049. And I appreciate your note and thoughtful consideration of how AI tech’s proliferation in the past couple years has dissolved the mystery enough to make it ubiquitous and utilitarian rather than effectively authentic and nuanced. Looking forward to the 10th…and slightly disappointed I don’t have more to catch up!
The Ghost is becoming one of my favorite characters on Substack in serialized works! Anytime we see AI contemplating their own nature and function, even if it anthropomorphizes the tech a bit, it adds a richness to the narrative and a layering of possibility to destabilize perceived instincts in a manner we don’t (or can’t) necessarily allow in our human characters. He reminds me of K from Blade Runner 2049. And I appreciate your note and thoughtful consideration of how AI tech’s proliferation in the past couple years has dissolved the mystery enough to make it ubiquitous and utilitarian rather than effectively authentic and nuanced. Looking forward to the 10th…and slightly disappointed I don’t have more to catch up!
Thanks so much, Brian! Really appreciated your support with this series, it means a lot. 🙌
I loved writing this character and I’m delighted to read that it resonates with you as a reader.