Here are some reviews of the short story, “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?”
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“A journalist, Joel, covers a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing where a retired general, Raymond Goddard, presents the findings of a three-year, hundred-million-dollar investigation into the root cause of global dysfunction. Goddard’s testimony posits that humanity’s problems stem from a single faulty premise: that we live in a fixed, objective reality. He argues that we actually exist in a holographic universe created by a lesser, morally indifferent deity (a “Demiurge”) as a rehabilitation center for consciousnesses addicted to “biased judgment.” Joel processes this information while reflecting on a personal conflict with his partner, Sarah.
“Built on a high-concept, intellectually stimulating premise, the central argument is methodically constructed and presented in a logical, persuasive sequence, which effectively draws the reader into a complex philosophical debate. The setup of a Senate committee investing millions to answer the question, “what is terribly wrong someplace,” establishes significant stakes and creates immediate curiosity.
“General Godard’s speech is well-organized. It progresses from the importance of Logic, to the concept of faulty premises, to the holographic universe theory, and culminates in the Demiurge model. This systematic approach makes a highly speculative topic feel plausible within the context of the scene. The narrative is tightly focused on its central theme concerning the nature of reality and the dangers of biased judgment. Every element of the excerpt serves to build and explain this core idea.”
~Inkshift