![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And as strange as this may seem, it’s a criterion that works – it’s done wonders for preventing intergalactic war. Valente’s Space Opera, the criteria for sentience is one that perhaps goes a little understudied, shall we say? As it turns out – within the greater galaxy – sentience is not based on one’s ability just to think, or feel, or self actualise, but on a much more complex criteria instead – the ability to put together and apreciacte a good pop anthem. How do you determine if a species is sentient? Do you go running and hiding behind René Descartes when asked? Rig-up some kind of ad-hoc test to see if they are capable of a subjective, private point of view? Or are you of the mind that if critters have feelings, that should be good enough? Everything feels the drumline of creation from star to sex to song.’ Everything pulses to a beat laid down by the Big Bang. ![]()
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