Books That Influenced Mutual Ascent
Great writers generally come from those who are voracious readers, whose appetite for the written word is never satisfied. I wouldn’t claim to be a great writer, but my writing is shaped by those who are.
A Reading List
Here is a list of just a few of the books that have influenced my thoughts and ideas:
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Animal Farm by George Orwell
- Brave New World By Aldous Huxley
- War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
- Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Easter Eggs in Mutual Ascent
Look for the Easter Eggs hidden in the pages of my debut novel, Mutual Ascent, which was released three months ago.
Like the writers I have listed above, I see the problems in society and wish to warn people about the direction I feel we’re heading that we might turn around and change while we still have the chance.
It is my belief that the ultimate purpose of dystopian science fiction novels like mine is not to rob people of their hope, but to warn them about what awaits us if we allow society to progress further along the path we’re currently walking.
A Dissent Against Using Technology to Enslave the Masses
There is much good that can be done with technology. There’s no doubt about it. In many ways, it can be used to level the playing fields by opening doors of opportunity that those who are in poverty might never have had otherwise.
However, it can also be used to enslave the masses and keep them oppressed, handing power and control to a small group of elites who determine the fate of humanity based on their own personal whims.
It is that second future to which I dissent. I invite all those who also dissent to join my Dissenters community so that we can discuss the problems of today and find solutions that benefit all of humanity, not just a small few.
Join the Dissenters. Join the Conversation.
My book serves only as a starting point to having those conversations, which is why I recommend those who join the community purchase and read a copy, but it isn’t necessary to purchase it to join. It is my firm belief that all voices have value to offer.
To learn more about my book, Mutual Ascent, and join the Dissenters community, visit https://phillipwpool.com/mutual-ascent.