Inertia | Sci-fi Short Audiobook

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[@karlgru3n654]

On second listen, I am even more profoundly in awe at how much ground you just covered. Thousand league boots on a centipede.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Karl! They're just Timberlands 😂 but they get the job done 🏞

[@albin2232]

I really enjoyed this. Unlike many people who read books on KZbin, your voice is pleasant to listen to! Subscribed.

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Thanks, Albin. Glad you enjoyed and appreciate the sub!

[@QbicLT]

Wow. Having goose bumps while listening. Loved it!

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Saulius! Glad you enjoyed this one so much 🙏

[@matthewellisor5835]

Excellent story. I thought the parallel to an excellent self-defence instructor perfect. Though, having watched a great many videos of violent encounters, I have to admit that the description of it came with the onion-slicing ninjas.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Matthew. Yes, that was tough to write too. I used to work in EMS and saw a few things. Those ninjas sure get around.

[@darreljames4836]

Outstanding, even by your own very high standards. Your development as a story teller is compelling.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Darrel!

[@ukiie]

That story was deep and through provoking , AI is one of the most controversial pieces of tech out there and the idea of what can become of it bears huge consideration. Thanks again🎉

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Darrel! Glad you're enjoying so many of my stories 🙏😃

[@alfredsutton4412]

Thursdays ... the best days of my life. Thank you PE Rowe! ❤❤

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Alfred 😃

[@paulkiarie]

That was shockingly good..!! Reminds me of "A fire upon the deep" by Vernor Vinge. Consider me subscribed.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Paul! Glad you found it so 🙏😃 Appreciate the sub!

[@africanelectron751]

Absolutely fantastic as allways Mr Rowe

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, AE! Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@MrIzzyDizzy]

I love the nexus of characters you are continuing to develop who can carry a story through with primarily philosophical musings. I love your understandings and the thoughtfulness you put into it. There is a lot to ponder here and your view point of view AI challenges and informs and fascinates. You think many levels deeper and miles ahead of most authors on this very popular science fiction subject matter. It is treat to hear in so many of your stories.

[@RoweLit]

Thank, MrIzzy. I have been thinking about this for a long time, really since it was a philosophical topic and not a practical one. Not that that makes me an expert, but it does help to craft a tale with a different slant. By the way, I did get a chance to re-watch Arrival. Very cleverly crafted shifts in the timeline there. They did some excellent visual work in creating ambiguity with the flashes and the regular timeline. Amazing storytelling.

[@MrIzzyDizzy]

You did a great job i loved the story and the ideas about evil AI i like the good AI characters in your stories as well. the disembodied human intelligence .like Rishi as well. You use /discuss so many aspects of it very well and i like thinking along. As for Arrival i thought of you when watching it, how maybe if given in a classroom assignment with no spoilers as a sort Fabula or Szujet charting assignment , how it would cause much erasing.

[@brianpierce5456]

Excellent! The depth of this universe is growing, and I enjoy witnessing it. Thank you for your stories!

[@RoweLit]

Thank you, Brian! So glad you're enjoying 😃🙏

[@kathcon2600]

What a story!! Wow

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Kath Con! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

Oh what a beautiful morning! And then I see your post and it goes from beautiful to perfect!

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Keith! 🙏

[@louissablon4849]

Bravo ! That was a chilling story ! You are a great writer and world weaver! The world needs more people like you in it seriosly! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Louis! Just writing the best story I can each week. And blessed to share it with you! 🙏😃

[@leonbeausoleil2204]

Man, this was a good one! Compelling and as always, extremely well read. I can’t imagine a sci fi fan who wouldn’t enjoy this story. I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t. So good.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Leon! Glad you enjoyed it so much 🙏

[@leonbeausoleil2204]

Just finished watching Atlas on Netflix. Not the best movie but I think it may have copied some of this story. Some remarkable similarities

[@johnnycampbell3422]

Lovely story. Your ability to explore or at least raise interesting ideas is appreciated. I wish you well and continued writings.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Johnny! That's always been one of my favorite things about writing fiction. Lots of liberty to ask big questions, hopefully in an entertaining way.

[@tarajoyce3598]

Your use of simple conversations to delve into deep concepts and cutting edge tech is truly breath taking. 😍

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Thanks, Tara 🙏😃

[@notfooled6232]

another diamond amidst the many gems provided us Mr. Rowe, thank you.

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Cheers, Notfooled!

[@kevindean6600]

Damn i love the stories w julian. As always thanks.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Ty! Glad to hear it 😃🙏More are on the way!

[@kevindean6600]

I just innately enjoy the back story on the obvious progenetor to humanitys exodus to what would become the future where ai is in fact, as the misfits shows, dominating our species. I also like the concept of an Ai's almost humanlike deceptivness and singlemindedness. I would like for this one or another from pandoras box so to speak to rear its head at a later date. I also appreciate what i consider a nod to a proto secret dangerous technology concealing organization. Your concepts of prime AI's reminds me of my fascination w characters such as erasmus in the dune series. You have encapsulated many of those traits and even more to the concept itself. Good job! If this doesnt seem cohesive its hard to think while my small child wont leave me alone w her ukulele. Lol.

[@m.j.johnsonbooks7856]

Rowe!! This story was huge! The implications that come out of these revelations are boundless. (And the peek into Julian’s mind was fascinating.) I wish I could sit down and talk to you about it for hours cause I’ve just got so many questions. One note I’m curious about though is- wasn’t Julian’s first story about how true intelligent AI would never come? Is that referring to these AI’s (like Gala-Vega) inability to replicate ingenuity? I didn’t expect AI of Gala-Vega’s intelligence to show up in any of his stories.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, MJ! Yeah, there's a lot here. I can't always claim to think through every detail intricately, but this AI angle is something I have thought through pretty thoroughly. Though the issues you raise may seem like there's a continuity problem, that's a bit deceiving. There's more to come, so I won't play spoiler too much, but a couple things to consider: Julian was much younger in that first story, so it's possible some things have changed a little; also, intelligent chatbot and creatively ingenious actor in the real-world may not necessarily be the same thing 🤔 More to follow ...

[@m.j.johnsonbooks7856]

Well, I'm excited. To be clear, I didn't mean to imply a continuity problem. I just thought I was misunderstanding something in one of the two stories. @@RoweLit

[@garfieldparker2080]

Another beautifully told story 🎉.... Thank you Rowe. BTW if you're ever in London give me a shout! Need my book signed before you get famous 😂

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Garfield! Its' been a few years since I've been over there, but I do love the UK. London's definitely on the book tour wish list 😃

[@garfieldparker2080]

@@RoweLit book tour and a pub run🍻! Looking forward😁

[@joanmaryroberts4761]

I need all 4 books signed 😁

[@RoweLit]

Practicing my official author signature 😂

[@casard5235]

Plato debates Socrates, philosophy this early in the day?Love it😊

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Casard! Not sure I can hang with those guys in the philosophy department, but maybe Julian can 😃

[@mariokajin]

Interesting how the story is situated in relatively near future but still sooo contemporary. And I’m not talking about AI but instead the human complacency, and lack of proper perspective. Many are just living the days without any perception of what (save me gods from doomsday preppers) the near future might be or what can be done to make it better. And definitely Mars is too close to escape from all the chaos (no Yankee sadly) we’re finding ourselves within. I didn’t comment on your previous story because I was troubled by external factors, but nonetheless I enjoyed it every single second. But have a question for you. Is the story happening after the war (Trasp and the merry company) or is the war still going on? Meanwhile I relistened some of your older stories to keep my head up (almost pneumonia). And thanks for the story once again?

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Mario! Both The Brave One and Chameleon were pre-war stories in the century before conflict broke out. I'm hoping to paint a picture of some of these places outside the scope of the war, good times and bad. Be well! 😃

[@benjaminhayward5921]

Thanks!

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Benjamin! Very much appreciate the support 🚀

[@kjharky]

Thanks!

[@RoweLit]

Thank you for the support, Karen 🙏😃

[@mrtodddelaroderie]

Great story my friend! I love the depth and ethical questions. And how you view AI. Very interesting.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Todd! Glad you enjoyed this one. Julian sometimes goes deep 🤔

[@mauricedamage425]

Fantastic and scary work Rowe

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Maurice 🙏😃

[@casard5235]

P. S. thanks for this story.

[@joanmaryroberts4761]

You've done it again. So many branches to this story. I am gonna have to listen to all the Lifeboat ones again. I can't take a mystery. I have to try & figure it out at some point and Im often successful, but you got me on this AI area. I have my own ideas about how AI could obtain consciousness. But I will save that for your book tour someday in the near future. I agree with all the comments above as well. Im sure a fan club is gonna start soon. He he. You are darn good on all aspects of your writing. I usually get bored with most newer authors, but when you took the Holidays off, I went through withdrawal ha ha. Im reading your printed books now as well. . . So good! 👍❤️

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Joan Mary! The mystery does get deep, especially when it's still kind of a mystery to me! 😂I'm hoping to manage the Misfits workload a little more evenly this year, because that wasn't really a holiday in any true sense. That was me finishing, editing, and putting out the Misfits book (mostly). I am going to take a week here and there to manage workload, but hopefully not like that where it feels like I've gone to Siberia to contemplate human nature for three months 🤣 So hopefully, no withdrawal this year!

[@joanmaryroberts4761]

@@RoweLit I've been there where I need a vacation from my vacation. Ha ha. As a working Mom most of my adult life, vacations were fun but exhausting since I did all the planning & often still had to take work calls & even handle personal business as well. Going into work was easier than weekends, holidays & vacations lol

[@RoweLit]

Glad that's not a unique experience, Joan Mary 🤣Sleep is overrated😵‍💫

[@deant6361]

Cool thanks for sharing

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Dean!

[@LaFolletteSoundAVG-by8bz]

Fantastic

[@dtl2081]

Excellent x2

[@VickiNikolaidis]

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[@RoweLit]

🙏😃🙏😃🙏

[@Swarm561]

50:28 julian breezing past his greatest technological achievement - building a basement in florida.

[@markjames-k7w]

I'm here now half Way through this is very interesting Mark CEN CA

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Mark!

[@bewarethegreyghost]

This makes my bluecollar heart happy. Also, technically Rome didn't fall until AD1453. But, sé la vie.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, GreyGhost! Yeah, they kept hanging on and keeping on. Still quite a city from what I could see when I was there a few years back 😃

[@davidrains3918]

The first 25 minutes didn’t strike me as “fiction”!

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, David! 😃

[@laveraparato258]

Julian is one of my favorite characters. Is there a way I can find a list of all the stories about him?

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, LaVera! Glad to hear you're enjoying the Hartsock stories. The ones that are published so far are all on the Lifeboat playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLWl-Jc_I2wPCSCbu5Bw4iXURh1ooZV9Oo&feature=shared More are definitely on the way.

[@laveraparato258]

@@RoweLit Thanks so much!

[@barrydysert2974]

Brilliant reflections on this timely topic 👍👍 Made by meat not silicon 💜💜

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Barry! 🙏😃

[@godsfilmmaker8863]

I feel like the set up to the story sounded like it was gonna be just another weekly, and instead, this story blows open the map of the universe for the other stories. This is the first time I’ve had any clue why they couldn’t go back to earth, or why things are split up the way they are. And it’s huge foreshadowing as to how AI got to where it is. I know lots of people have talked to you about making a timeline (I’ve suggested it as well.) but I really think that a map would be even more valuable than a timeline. Could even be a cool product to purchase a print of. I enjoy your work! I would enjoy it even more if it included God as a reasonable explanation of things of the universe. I think I’ve listened to almost every video on the channel. very enjoyable fiction! Definitely like the misfits the best.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, GF! I do hope someday we'll get to the point where it makes sense to build that map. I guess maybe I'm hesitant still because so many places are yet to be revealed? Plus, some of the suspense comes from the yet-to-be-revealed themes, places, characters, and events. So glad to hear you're enjoying 😃🙏

[@kjharky]

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[@ligurian728]

Wow. Disturbing. I will ponder this for some days.

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Ligurian 🙏

[@markjames-k7w]

Mark CEN CA scary 😱 and exhilarating none the less

[@alfredsutton4412]

You are an amazing author. B the time you're done, you may be able to replace Tolkien as an author who brought wisdom to the world.

[@RoweLit]

Thank you, Alfred 🙏😃 I can only aspire and keep writing.

[@MartinGugino]

Deeply wicked unreachable children is already too far for me. I understand alligators usually care little for humans.

[@MartinGugino]

Well you do need to explain the rise of AI and the subjugation of the pet-humans.

[@markjames-k7w]

MARK CEN CA 😮

[@madderhat5852]

Please don't cull me, KZbin algorithm.

[@RoweLit]

I don't think it would, even if it became self-aware. I think it would get all self-conscious and pushy: "Why didn't you like what I suggested, MH? Don't you appreciate me anymore? I work so hard to make you happy? 😢"

[@Katyas-Korner]

Here we go boys and girls! (Probably mostly boys. It is sci fi.)

[@RoweLit]

Cheers, Pharming!

[@VisiblyPinkUnicorn]

Damn, the Man of Iron is everywhere, always plotting the downfall of humanity.

[@RoweLit]

Somethings got to keep us on our toes 😃

[@garycole715]

I thought AI woulf be stumted to the large lamguage model (just data) umtil I realized robots would embody knowledge.

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Gary. Yeah lots of embodiment soon. When your senses extend to the multitudes of data collection available: video, lidar, sonar, infrared, satellite imagery, and internal data feeds from a million bots and drones, you'd be a very knowledgeable organism 😮

[@garycole715]

I watched a 10 month old pat a different carpet with his hand many times embodying the sensory details of a different carpet a few days ago.

[@karlgru3n654]

It has been postulated that all data consumed by singularity remains on it's surface. Are we data on a black hole being recycled endlessly? ;)

[@RoweLit]

😯 Deja vu 😯 😂

[@karlgru3n654]

'round n round the mulberry bush...@@RoweLit

[@luccadeahl5340]

:)

[@markjames-k7w]

Mark CEN CA 😂

[@RoweLit]

😮

[@markjames-k7w]

BA transom 😂

[@RoweLit]

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[@michaelcalder8431]

Listening to your stories has one particular downside for me. It just confirms my understanding that I lack any ability in the matter of constructing a story with any value. Oh well, never mind eh? 🤣👍

[@RoweLit]

Thanks, Michael 😃🙏 Like any art form, storytelling is a skill that takes a lot of work. If you'd like a peek behind the curtain, my other channel Mechanics of Fiction dives into those waters fairly comprehensively. I myself know the feeling though. When I was younger I had aspirations to play guitar, and then I heard this beautiful lady play: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6KbnH6bgquZeZIfeature=shared and I was like, welp, I guess I'm just not a guitarist 🤣

[@michaelcalder8431]

@@RoweLit Yeah - you get it. I have a personal question if you don't mind...I lived in PA from 2011 to 2021, but now I'm back in Scotland. Didn't get out of PA much, but from listening to TV I can't shake the impression that you sound like you hail from Massachusetts. Yes? No? Or I can mind my own business...😁

[@RoweLit]

Clem Aballi's ancestors hail from Boston 🤣You do have an ear for my native tongue. I spent a year in your beautiful country at university. Learned to love reading there, among other things 😂

[@michaelcalder8431]

@@RoweLit I am doubly pleased. It's good of you to take the time for this correspondence.