Walden Shock

by Mark D. Robbins, Jack Wylder (Illustrator)

Using current science and technology as a firm foundation, this fictional chronicle provides the reader with a truly positive and optimistic view of a future utopian society. The "common", or "typical" opinion of mankind's future is one of a sterile world devoid of love, freedom or initiative - and where lives are largely under the rigid, scientific control of a global despot. In sharp contrast, this enjoyable story envisions a world in which human ingenuity and family cohesion are the cornerstones of society. Walden Shock makes a vibrant and logical argument for the value of freedom, discipline and integrity in our society (current or future), and this well-spun story is much more fun than lecture. You will be stimulated and entertained as the singularity arrives in West Texas with guns, cowboys and robots - this story is fun!

454 pages, Paperback

Published November 8, 2017

Reviews

[Joann Barry · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I am thinking about this book.

I really wasn't sure about this rating at first. The book is so different than any I have ever read, so after a lot of thought, I feel impressed by the ideas behind it. The premise of the time when these ideas can become reality, they are rather plausible. Many ideas are questionable as for really happening, but in our days of increasing knowledge, who knows. I enjoyed it and would like to read it again.

[Loretta · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the optimism in this book. However, there were some problems which should have been caught in proofreading. Mainly, "it's " is the contraction for "it is". This is not the proper way to show possession, that would be "its", with no apostrophe. I