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dsctm3

dsctm3@bookwyrm.social

Joined 1 year, 9 months ago

This is a profile for the whole book thing. My main interaction with the fediverse is currently at Mastodon.

Updated for 2023:

I am a single father working in infosec as a lead Engineer/Architect/Analyst using travel for enlivemenment. Recent destinations included Copenhagen Toronto and WestVirginia. Next up is a trip to iceland.

Proud of and continuing my two years fitness journey via weightlifting and walking, acheiving 70lbs of weightloss.

To relax I enjoy videogames, Audiobooks and exploring new things in IT.

Goal for 2023: Diversify interests (getalife)

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We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (2017) 5 stars

Bob Johansson has just sold his software company and is looking forward to a life …

Dystopian Sci-Fi Space Story

5 stars

An incredible space story starting in a Dystopian future Earth. A few twists here and there, and certainly looked forward to seeing what happened in between breaks. Each chapter left you wanting more.

Ended quite abruptly though, but makes sense as there are more of them in the series.

Animal Farm (Hardcover, 2021, Pengiun Books Ltd.) 5 stars

When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over …

Clearly a preceeding work from George Orwell, reminiscent of his hit, 1984

5 stars

A much shorter and maybe even slightly more relatable dystopian story about a micro-society of intelligent farm animals turned authoritarianism. The story walks you through a process starting with great ideas for the common good, slowly perverted into one "persons" will.

A great, easy read that complimenets or perhaps precedes 1984. At least sets up the "early phase" of what 1984 portrays.

2034 (2021, Penguin Press) 4 stars

On March 12, 2034, US Navy Commodore Sarah Hunt is on the bridge of her …

A plasuble future involving a future world war

4 stars

The story starts relatively slow, giving insight to the characters and the theme of the story. Stick with it, because after the foundation is laid, the story explodes into a foreseeable outcome that draws inspiration from current global tensions experienced in 2022.

A worthy read if you want to explore a realistic outcome based on current day, real world situations.

Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) (Paperback, 2011, Crown Publishers) 4 stars

Ready Player One is a 2011 science fiction novel, and the debut novel of American …

A great book for videogame enthusaists and those who love 80's culture.

5 stars

A great story regarding a late teen engaging in a video game quest with real-world impact. Set in a dystopian future, the tale gives you a blend of a virtual world learing to positive and meaningful real-life changes.

The story is told with enthusiasm and gives you a great insight into a late teen learning there is more to life than a virtual world. It also teaches you persistance, may lead to mindblowing results.

Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life (2002) 5 stars

Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and …

A short, but rich worthwhile cautionary tale for all.

5 stars

A good life lesson regarding adapting to change and letting go of a a complacent, comfortable situation in hopes of avoiding change. The story reads like a children's book, but the book explores the story and gives several real life examples of applying the lesson to all stages of life.

Brave New World (Paperback, 1956, Modern Library) 4 stars

Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today …

Another Authoritarianism dystopian classic. A difficult read however.

3 stars

Read this immediately afte reading the Orwell classic, 1984. I admit, I struggled reading this book. The method of story telling, with the switching of character perspective was difficult to follow. The idea of the book became far more clearer as the book progressed and became clear especially towards the end.

However the ideas presented in the book and their demonstration was thought provoking.

1984 (Paperback, 1963, Dramatic Pub.) 5 stars

The year 1984 has come and gone, but George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision in 1949 …

A masterpiece of dystopia. Incredible story exploring the outcome of fascism.

5 stars

I've read this book wanting to fully understand the concept "Orwellian". I was always able to conceputualize the idea of "Big Brother" but never really full understood.

This book certainly fufilled that quest for knowledge, and masterfully described a dystopian outome potentially arising from a outbreak of fascism. A perfect example of storytellying using a relatively plausible future arising from the Nazi regime and the rise 20th century authoritarianism.