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July 15th, 2008, 06:53 PM
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Re: Inspiration for Dominions nations
That is, in the context of a morality which centers on avoiding pain. "Pain = bad / pleasure = good," to quote the Culture.
(Sorry, I'm reading Consider Phlebas at the moment. Couldn't resist.)
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July 15th, 2008, 07:28 PM
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Re: Inspiration for Dominions nations
I just finished that book, Max. Was ok, but I didnt feel like it compared with other books of his.
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July 15th, 2008, 07:30 PM
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Re: Inspiration for Dominions nations
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Even if they're cute little baby cows with big brown eyes?
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EXPECIALLY if they are so  Oh well yeah, I invented the lamest example in all human existence ^_^ poor cows
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July 15th, 2008, 07:59 PM
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Re: Inspiration for Dominions nations
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I just finished that book, Max. Was ok, but I didnt feel like it compared with other books of his.
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Really? How odd. I think Consider Phlebas is the best Culture novel, and I have read them all. But then, it was the first one I read, so maybe I am biased towards it.
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