How the Detective Novel Became a Foundational Narrative Archetype Overview A comprehensive analysis of the detective novel, tracing its origins and historical evolution before exploring its profound and pervasive influence on all major fiction genres. The central argument is that…
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History of the Detective Novel – The Enduring Legacy of the Logic Puzzle
Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of the Logic Puzzle The detective novel, from its inception in the mind of Edgar Allan Poe, has evolved from a specific genre into a foundational narrative archetype that permeates all of fiction. Its enduring legacy…
Apocalypse Inc.
The Apocalypse (Inc) finally happens. Seems that handy ‘Book of Revelations’ prep section of the bible got it wrong big time. Lucifer and Satan are victorious. When Lucifer’s Ministry of Information database is hacked, a programmer and Consulting Detective, regular…
Magic. A Rough Guide – Chris
Chris, along with Lizzy, is the other hero in Magic. A Rough Guide. Just when Chris’s grandfather tells Chris he is a sorcerer, his home is obliterated by a mystical explosion, and Chris is somehow transported to a mysterious location…
How much of the financial market activity is carried out automatically by AI?
I’m again having conversations with Google Gemini as part of my research into the new story I’m working on. Here’s the first question: How much of the financial market activity is carried out automatically by AI? Gemini’s response:A very significant…
I asked Google Gemini “which version of gemini is best for generating images?”
The reply was a bit more than I expected and took the AI several minutes to give me an answer>This is the first response from Gemini AI Research Websites (1) Search for official Google documentation or announcements detailing the different…
The “Quantum Key”
I spent some time researching different ways in which Alister could get away with having unfettered access to Kyros, the Global AI System running most countries. I finally settle for The “Quantum Key.” model.The key is a physical quantum state…