Hello Escapists,
Throughout the years I've gleaned that you're an erudite lot, and so I was hoping you could help me with finding a book that I've only read about briefly, but for the life of me I can't remember either the title or the author. I do remember the theme of the book however, and I hope this will be sufficient indication for a smart fellow like yourself.ESPECIALLY ADRIAN.
It goes like this:
In the far future mankind found a way to create an apparent utopia. Specifically: no-one needs to work, and you can never die. Perfect, right?
Through various technological means mankind has created a world. Green pastures, all kinds of food and drink and narcotic of choice practically (or literally) grows on trees. Every person has been genetically engineered to be more physically fit, healthy, and attractive. No-one physically ages beyond the age of 25 or so. No-one can die of natural causes. If one dies of unnatural causes, they'd instantly 'respawn' at a random location on earth. Some even use suicide as a mode of transportation. No-one ever feels pain. No-one is excessively hirsute, everyone is pretty. No-one can reproduce, but everyone can have as much sex as they want. There are no STD's, no disease of any kind.
Is this an utopia? Or is it the ultimate hell?
As you may have gathered, this book is probably fucking balls-to-the-wall AWESOME. Which is why I really, REALLY want to know the title.
HELP ME!
Throughout the years I've gleaned that you're an erudite lot, and so I was hoping you could help me with finding a book that I've only read about briefly, but for the life of me I can't remember either the title or the author. I do remember the theme of the book however, and I hope this will be sufficient indication for a smart fellow like yourself.
It goes like this:
In the far future mankind found a way to create an apparent utopia. Specifically: no-one needs to work, and you can never die. Perfect, right?
Through various technological means mankind has created a world. Green pastures, all kinds of food and drink and narcotic of choice practically (or literally) grows on trees. Every person has been genetically engineered to be more physically fit, healthy, and attractive. No-one physically ages beyond the age of 25 or so. No-one can die of natural causes. If one dies of unnatural causes, they'd instantly 'respawn' at a random location on earth. Some even use suicide as a mode of transportation. No-one ever feels pain. No-one is excessively hirsute, everyone is pretty. No-one can reproduce, but everyone can have as much sex as they want. There are no STD's, no disease of any kind.
Is this an utopia? Or is it the ultimate hell?
As you may have gathered, this book is probably fucking balls-to-the-wall AWESOME. Which is why I really, REALLY want to know the title.
HELP ME!
