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Getting A System In A Modern World
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[WSA 2024 Entry] Please Support. _________ Silas, as a normal hot-blooded youth with big dreams and huge ambition, wanted to see the world, experience what it has to offer while living his dream life. But when has life ever gone according to plan? when has it ever been fair to anyone? Silas was hit with a reality check after graduating, if school was hard, society is harder. For two years he worked but nothing seems to be working out. He gave up on his dreams and ambition and his determination waned. After a long day at work one day, he looked up at the ceiling and made a wish, a wish he never knew will come true and change his life forever. He got a system, one that seems to be an all-rounder and it has his dream feature. [Ding!] [You spent $1199. You received 10x rebate of expenses made. You earned $11,990. The money has been sent to host bank account] "My dream life is no longer out of reach!" ________ This is my first book and English is not my main, I will apologize for any possible error. ________ Disclaimer: 'Getting A System In A Modern World' is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book may reference real companies and organizations, but these references are for narrative purposes only and are not intended to depict actual conduct or involvement of these entities. The use of these names and references is not meant to harm, defame, or discredit these companies or organizations. ________ Thank you for reading :)

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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How great is science fiction in modern literature?
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2024-10-11 08:51
Science fiction is really great. It offers imaginative and thought-provoking stories that often explore future possibilities and technological advancements.
What are some examples of great modern science fiction?
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2024-12-06 07:55
One example is 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle for survival, with a lot of scientific details. Another is 'Blade Runner' which explores the idea of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human in a future dystopian world. And 'Ready Player One' takes us into a virtual reality - filled future where a young man hunts for an Easter egg in a vast virtual universe.
What are some great modern science fiction books?
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2024-12-01 15:49
Well, 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan is a great modern science fiction book. It features a world where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, raising all sorts of ethical and social questions. 'Exhalation' by Ted Chiang is another good one. His short stories in this collection are thought - provoking, exploring concepts like time, entropy, and the nature of consciousness in very unique ways. And 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel is a post - apocalyptic science fiction that also delves into the importance of art and human connection.
Who are the well - known authors in great modern science fiction?
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2024-12-07 07:46
Margaret Atwood is quite well - known. Her works like 'The Handmaid's Tale' have science - fictional elements that are relevant to modern society. Neal Stephenson is another. He has written books like 'Snow Crash' which are very influential in modern science fiction. And of course, Isaac Asimov's works, though he started earlier, still have a huge impact on modern science fiction concepts.
How have great works of science fiction influenced modern society?
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2024-12-10 01:22
Great works of science fiction have influenced modern society in many ways. For example, '1984' has made people more aware of the dangers of totalitarian governments and surveillance. Its concepts are often referred to in discussions about privacy and civil liberties.
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