"Universal" by David Schwitzgebel

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Megawatts
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Re: "Universal" by David Schwitzgebel

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David uses many elements that we find ‘Stream of Consciousness’ to convey his story, which often borders on experimental writing. His thoughts and feeling jump out at us and give us a picture of a reality that is not alternate, but a reality that exists partially within a dream like state.

The story isn’t important. A study of the writing is important. Just imagine if the story were about a soldier dying on a battlefield? Imagine the thoughts and feeling of a condemned man facing Lethal Injection or the Electric Chair? Imagine the life of a very active-athletic person who becomes a paraplegic. Writing similar to this story can approach the answers to question like the ones I proposed, and often place us into the world that the story has created.

The beginning did grab my attention, and that is a plus for every story.

Interesting story—nice job!!!
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