Someone hasn't read the Dan Simmons novel, it seems. Well, one would hope, anyway.
Someone hasn't read the Dan Simmons novel, it seems. Well, one would hope, anyway.
> Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale
> Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus
[0]: https://x.com/AlexBlechman/status/1457842724128833538?lang=e...
( The Robert Fripp, Toyah Wilcox Sunday Lunch cover Sympathy is just a distracting nod to growing old disgracefully )
IIRC, the palantír were kind of neutral, and created by elves.
Honestly, I think these techlord LOTR fans identify with the heroes, and lack the insight to realize they'd actually be the villains. They're totally Sarumans raping the forest to build an Orc army to conquer the world.