(Epic SF) An alien intelligence, exiled to our solar system, passes the time by interacting with the Earth. (4,527 words; Time: 15m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Little /^^^\&-," by Eric Schwitzgebel [bio] (edited by Neil Clarke), appeared in Clarkesworld issue 132, published on September 1, 2017.
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Pro: The concept that a mass mind is created simply from the daily activities of ordinary people (without the people even noticing it) is an interesting one.
The final sacrifice of /^^^\&- is moving (sort of).
Con: Why couldn’t ^Rth^ deal with the moon itself? Or at least ask /^^^\&- for help.
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The final sacrifice of /^^^\&- is moving (sort of).
Con: Why couldn’t ^Rth^ deal with the moon itself? Or at least ask /^^^\&- for help.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 132)
Eric Schwitzgebel Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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Well, that was weirdly entertaining (sort of).
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