Books That Influenced Mutual Assent
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
- The Brothers Karamazov By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
- Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Easter Eggs in Mutual Assent
Look for the Easter Eggs hidden in the pages of my debut novel, Dissent: Mutual Assent, once it’s released.
Like the writers I have listed above, I see problems in society and wish to warn people about the direction I see our society heading toward. I remain hopeful that humanity can change its ways if informed of issues. The human mind can be a beautiful thing.
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 I see us currently walking.
A Dissent Against Using Technology to Control the Masses
There is much good that can be done with technology. Like many things, it is a double edged sword. 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. Or, it can help people collaborate to cure illness.
However, it can also be used to enslave the masses and keep them oppressed, handing power and control to a small group of elites and power brokers who determine the fate of humanity based on their inflated sense of importance.
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, Dissent: Mutual Assent, and join the Dissenters community, visit https://phillipwpool.com/mutual-ascent.