Daodan: Difference between revisions

66 bytes added ,  28 November 2025
m
→‎Alienation and loss of humanity: more specific section link
m (link fix)
m (→‎Alienation and loss of humanity: more specific section link)
 
(One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)
Line 160: Line 160:


===Alienation and loss of humanity===
===Alienation and loss of humanity===
The "power vs. alienation" dilemma is best illustrated by the [[Barabas#Added value|Barabas experiment]].
The "power vs. alienation" dilemma is best illustrated by the [[Barabas#Barabas as power without alienation|Barabas experiment]].


Alienation as such is best explored through the characters of Mai and Muro.
Alienation as such is best explored through the characters of Mai and Muro.
Line 189: Line 189:


===Repeated Imago===
===Repeated Imago===
The Imago concept, upon reflection, brings up some unusual questions. If the purest Imago state is achieved, then the Chrysalis has nothing more to adapt to or build upon. Does it simply die, or could it survive? If it lived, could it possibly be implanted with another Chrysalis? If so, then one must wonder at the monsters that may occur….
The Imago concept, upon reflection, brings up some unusual questions. If the purest Imago state is achieved, then the Chrysalis has nothing more to adapt to or build upon. Does it simply cease to exist, having totally integrated with its host? Could the unified Imago symbiote possibly be implanted with another Chrysalis? If so, then one must wonder at the monsters that may occur….


===Meaning===
===Meaning===