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Brandi Lynn's avatar

The parallel between ancient mythology and modern algorithmic warfare is chilling, especially the idea that grief can be automated into a permanent "method." You’ve captured the terrifying moment where human revenge stops being a choice and becomes a self-sustaining piece of firmware that outlives the people it was meant to avenge. It is a powerful warning about what happens when we give our sorrow an instrument that never learns how to stop. Great read ✨

Óðr Sierra Sierra's avatar

thank you Brandy, this is the tension and space. Happy you noticed.

Tony McNichol's avatar

Profound read, as expected. I was put in mind of the sentient robot 'Box' in the film Logan's Run. Tasty read...really enjoyed this

Óðr Sierra Sierra's avatar

thank you Tony, interesting connection with film.

Alicia's avatar

This is profound. Once again, you skillfully illustrate the ancient underlying the modern, the through-line. Excellent writing.

Jesse Davis's avatar

I love this one, an old story born into new skin, telling a timeless moral - all relatable.

I really admire how you've found your voice style, thank you for sharing it

Óðr Sierra Sierra's avatar

thank you so much Jesse, glad you spotted it

Mara Ellison's avatar

Chilling! A brilliant, staggering look at what happens when a defense mechanism forgets why it was built in the first place. That last line leaves a mark.

Celeste Z.'s avatar

Robots as an integral part of systemic evil.