The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang

The Lifecycle of Software Objects

Ted Chiang

150 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

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What's the best way to create artificial intelligence? In 1950, Alan Turing wrote, "Many people think that a very abstract activity, like the playing of chess, would be best. It can also be maintained that it is best to provide the machine with th...

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Moods

reflective 81%
challenging 44%
emotional 44%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
informative 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 31%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%

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