2: Alternate reality

[samuraiprosecutor]

Tonight, I had a disturbing conversation over at that strange community. Many of the members make claims of being from alternate worlds or realities. The possibilities, if true, would be staggering, and there is some basis in current scientific thinking that would allow for such theories. This conversation brought up a claim that puts a sinister spin on it all.

The repercussions of this, if it's somehow true...I can't begin to comprehend the why and how. I refuse to believe anyone in such a world would have any controlling influence on my life, but having my decisions and experiences subject to scrutiny, exploited for entertainment...

It's a decidely uncomfortable thought.

The worst part is that some part of me wants to know. There's some morbid curiousity that would be served by actively looking for this content, but I am absolutely certain I'd be horrified by the majority of it.

More and more I find myself giving credence to the possibility of these other worlds. I've been invited by maraihi to visit the zoo on one of them, so perhaps I'll have my answer soon. An answer that will merely lead to more questions, but it would be a start.

Comments

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

It's healthier for you too.

The correct word would be cane.

[samuraiprosecutor]

The healthier things in life are usually less satisfying.

In the literal sense?

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the other side of the statistic.

Quite.

[samuraiprosecutor]

Did you say this person is a member of that community?

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

He used to be, I think right now he's up to his neck in work.

[samuraiprosecutor]

Hm. If he shows up again, he might be someone to avoid. My sympathies for having to put up with him, and his neurotic tendencies.

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

He's brilliant, and I think I can handle him- but thank you.

[samuraiprosecutor]

I don't doubt that.

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

Whenever you're in the area, you should stop by.

[samuraiprosecutor]

Perhaps I will. Though, we apparently might not be on the same worlds. Someone told me there are people who can go between worlds. Maybe a visit should be arranged some time.

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

You know, they may say that Los Angeles is a different place, but I don't think it really is.

[samuraiprosecutor]

I sometimes think Los Angeles is a world unto itself.

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

I say the same thing about New Jersey.

[samuraiprosecutor]

If the opportunity arises in the future, I think we should arrange that visit.

[drcuddles.livejournal.com]

I would like that.