RE: LeoThread 2025-08-16 20:43
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Taking my time to revisit the entire Tolkien legendarium has been a profound experience. It's truly unique; the depth and breadth of this work overshadow much of fiction.
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Imagine a story without a deep-rooted history spanning ages, or detailed mythologies set in separate volumes. Or one that doesn't begin with the creation of entirely new languages for its characters.
How about missing the rich storytelling, powerful themes, and archaic beauty sprinkled with poems and songs? Not to mention decades dedicated to its refinement. So many mysteries linger: Is Tom Bombadil one of the Ainur?
What became of the Entwives? Where are the missing Istari? More stories of Cuiviénen's beginnings, the light of Valinor's trees, and the splendor of Aglarond are eagerly awaited.
What's pressing is the thought of whether the Tolkien legendarium represents a pinnacle of cultural achievement. Does AI, now or soon, make reaching such heights more accessible by enhancing creativity and writing?
Or does it complicate the journey by encouraging quick, effortless results, stifling genuine creativity? If masterpieces of this nature emerge with AI's help, do they evoke the same awe?
Imagine if countless such works appeared with just a command. Is there a sense of being let down when discovering a beloved work was AI-created? Is such disappointment temporary or a matter of quality?
Or does wonder inherently link to the passionate dedication of a single mind, crafting its own creation myth? There are so many intriguing questions to ponder.