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Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
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Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#32Great story, but terrible title. I'm not sure exactly what the point of a title is, but if it's to inform about what the story is, or entice, it does neither.
Engineering robot-person who cannot comprehend art with unquantifiable emotional value sneers, self-righteously at critically acclaimed art. He knows better because he knows calculus AND he organised his pens in chronological order of their manufacture date this morning. The electric feeling of restrained satisfaction had prickled across all the cropped hairs of his protruding neck. Everything must have logical meani…
Pretty sure that was the joke, engineering robot-person.
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#33Earlier quoted context omitted.
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Can you explain why you think that way? Long covid gives people varying degrees of brainfog and debilitation ranging from simple forgetfulness all the way to being bed bound and needing round the clock care. It seems quite apt to me
I think the OP is mostly there but didn't stick the landing. I use FfA comparatively to describe a cognitive a-b-a trip. But re-titling the story - that might associate the underlying story details as well.
Nuance needs some exp (for some of us, lots). Hopefully we're patient.
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#34This story is part of the reason I'd never want to know about where I land intelligence wise compared to other people. No matter the outcome, I don't think it could be good. I it's below average, I'll feel limited. If it's above average, I'll have added pressure of self expectations and maybe arrogance. That's not the case for everyone, but I'm happy where I am currently.
Back to the story - the use of grammar and spelling that progress throughout the story is so simple, but such a great way to portray his progress aside from the content of the story.
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#35Isn't this a grievous act of piracy? Daniel Keyes only died in 2014 so this story should be under The Holy Copyright (r) (tm) until 2089!
All repent and praise the Mouse!
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
I consulted an AI to see if it could recommend a better title for "Lord of the Rings" - and (I am not making this up) it suggested "Ringworld"....
Do I hear the librarian going "Ook"? Sir Terry must be turning in his grave. Edit: Note -- I confused Ringworld with Discworld, as pointed out by rowyourboat below.
I think you are confusing rings with discs. Larry Niven is the one doing the spinning
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#37Earlier quoted context omitted.
We read this aloud together in grade school. I skipped ahead and thoroughly regretted it. The class was still in the hopeful portion, and I had to watch them come to the same realization I did. When you're that young, you're used to the idea that you will constantly learn, grow, and expand your horizons. The idea of regression is both real and likely is frightening and motivating. It's truly a story that has stuck wi…
That's an interesting insight. I didn't notice that Charlie's trajectory also works as an allegory for the regular mental decline of the average person
Charlie's trajectory may be your trajectory, not as an allegory. You may be that average person.
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#38Earlier quoted context omitted.
We read this aloud together in grade school. I skipped ahead and thoroughly regretted it. The class was still in the hopeful portion, and I had to watch them come to the same realization I did. When you're that young, you're used to the idea that you will constantly learn, grow, and expand your horizons. The idea of regression is both real and likely is frightening and motivating. It's truly a story that has stuck wi…
That's an interesting insight. I didn't notice that Charlie's trajectory also works as an allegory for the regular mental decline of the average person
> the regular mental decline of the average person
of every person
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#39This story is part of the reason I'd never want to know about where I land intelligence wise compared to other people. No matter the outcome, I don't think it could be good. I it's below average, I'll feel limited. If it's above average, I'll have added pressure of self expectations and maybe arrogance. That's not the case for everyone, but I'm happy where I am currently. Back to the story - the use of grammar and sp…
How is that possible to not know? Have you never worked on a team?
Re: Flowers for Algernon (1965) [pdf]
#40Earlier quoted context omitted.
Do I hear the librarian going "Ook"? Sir Terry must be turning in his grave. Edit: Note -- I confused Ringworld with Discworld, as pointed out by rowyourboat below.
I think you are confusing rings with discs. Larry Niven is the one doing the spinning
My apologies. You are correct indeed.