Do you think this book predicts the future?

ngoccanh · Post by **ngoccanh** » 09 Aug 2018, 18:49

I think that it's entirely possible given the current state of affairs.The political climate in the U.S. right now is really damaging the relationships with other countries, and there does not seem to be an emphasis on advances

David Horta Alonso · Post by **David Horta Alonso** » 10 Aug 2018, 08:14

History is always correct and it says that United States gained supremacy over the world following its dominance in the second world war. It could lose the status of superpower. It is could be ousted.

jcoad · Post by **jcoad** » 10 Aug 2018, 08:19

I think this book does do a good job of pointing out what is already happening with technology today. Most of what he describes in the book is already happening.

David Horta Alonso · Post by **David Horta Alonso** » 10 Aug 2018, 08:24

It is possible that the United States could lose its dominance. The world today is a place where the best ideas wins. At the moment, the are ahead, but they could be outsmarted.

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 10 Aug 2018, 08:50

I think it is hard to say. But, this author certainly gives an excellent foundation for HOW it could come to pass. America is dissatisfied with its government, so his book shows an alternative to try and create what they want by turning to those who seem to possess more greed...the super corporations. It's a fascinating plot that seems realistic to this reader, and it's frightening to think that our liberty is that fragile if not already. Fighting amongst one another unnecessarily could lead to domination and control of the masses for ”our own good.” Scary thought.

Post by **Catevanne22** » 10 Aug 2018, 09:43

The book could be a look at the future in certain ways as far as technology goes. I didn’t finish reading it because it seemed to get political when Kelly was watching the files that Sliver had amassed about world events and politics . But I really enjoyed the character of Sliver, I thought he
was entertaining and charismatic. I could see how the book could be seen as futuristic and the futuristic details the author gave were very realistic but sometimes a bit hard to relate to. That’s all I can say about the book because I stopped reading it about 1/3 of the way through.

Elvy08 · Post by **Elvy08** » 10 Aug 2018, 17:23

Even as it may seem impossible right now, all great empires have eventually fallen. The only thing that is more difficult to predict is the “when”...

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 11 Aug 2018, 09:37

ngoccanh wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 18:49 I think that it's entirely possible given the current state of affairs.The political climate in the U.S. right now is really damaging the relationships with other countries, and there does not seem to be an emphasis on advances

I have similar sentiments. But most people tend to think that US is too powerful to be ignorant of the rest of the world catching up to them and matching them in their powers.

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 11 Aug 2018, 09:39

Elvy08 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 17:23 Even as it may seem impossible right now, all great empires have eventually fallen. The only thing that is more difficult to predict is the “when”...

Exactly! The 'why' and 'how' would be insignificant, but predictable too, since all things great are supposed to go down one time or the other. The only matter remains to be cleared is 'when', like you so significantly note.

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 11 Aug 2018, 09:41

Catevanne22 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 09:43 The book could be a look at the future in certain ways as far as technology goes. I didn’t finish reading it because it seemed to get political when Kelly was watching the files that Sliver had amassed about world events and politics . But I really enjoyed the character of Sliver, I thought he
was entertaining and charismatic. I could see how the book could be seen as futuristic and the futuristic details the author gave were very realistic but sometimes a bit hard to relate to. That’s all I can say about the book because I stopped reading it about 1/3 of the way through.

I'm sorry you had to stop reading in the middle. Advancing on politics, especially when it was meant to be a sci-fi is a difficult factor for me too while reading books. Not everything in the book can be seen as futuristic since no one can actually pertain how things would really turn out in the end, but the author must have done a splendid job indeed if you could see any of it even slightly probable.

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 11 Aug 2018, 09:44

cpru68 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 08:50 I think it is hard to say. But, this author certainly gives an excellent foundation for HOW it could come to pass. America is dissatisfied with its government, so his book shows an alternative to try and create what they want by turning to those who seem to possess more greed...the super corporations. It's a fascinating plot that seems realistic to this reader, and it's frightening to think that our liberty is that fragile if not already. Fighting amongst one another unnecessarily could lead to domination and control of the masses for ”our own good.” Scary thought.

It is a scary concept indeed! But not impossible. Like you say, dissatisfaction with government by the masses could lead to disastrous consequences and other corporations and sources of power would always be more than willing to lend a hand to help, if it would mean them support and power.

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 11 Aug 2018, 09:45

David Horta Alonso wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 08:14 History is always correct and it says that United States gained supremacy over the world following its dominance in the second world war. It could lose the status of superpower. It is could be ousted.

That's what I thought too. I wouldn't go as far to say that we are at the onset of another world war, but US losing power can be seen as a distinct possibility in the future.

Katherine Smith · Post by **Katherine Smith** » 11 Aug 2018, 12:50

I think that this book is a cautionary tale about how intolerance can lead to the downfall of a country. I don't think that it will happen to us considering how many military bases, embassies and consulates that we have all over the world. I also believe that our country will lose its standing in the world momentarily, but never forever because of all of the protests.

FictionLover · Post by **FictionLover** » 11 Aug 2018, 16:39

Fuzaila wrote: ↑01 Aug 2018, 00:35 World, Incorporated depicts the country of United States, which is no longer ruling the world. The unrest and intolerance in present day America is a clear indication that the future is not as secure as the government wants us to believe. Do you think it is a possibility that the country of United States would lose its power in the near future? Do you think the world created by Tom Gariffo is a possibility? Why do you think so? Why not?

I think it predicts the rise of corporate power, which becomes almost equal to the government. I think it is a fair extrapolation from what is happening today. Whether it will come true depends on the citizens to vote out politicians who are corporate stooges.

As an aside, this is not the only place you see this idea. The Sci-Fi TV show, Dark Matter is set in a future where the corporations are the most powerful entity in the galaxy.

Julie Green · Post by **Julie Green** » 11 Aug 2018, 19:17

Of course, the arc of history suggests it is entirely possible that the US will lose power, even if only for a short time. Asia is a rising force and China will inevitably lead the way at some point.