Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom
Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom," Ted Chiang explores how a device called a Prizm allows individuals to communicate with alternate realities. The story examines free will, identity, and the psychological impact of knowing alternate versions of oneself, while focusing on human relationships and the choices shaping them.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Challenging
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom by Ted Chiang is widely praised for its deep exploration of free will and identity through innovative sci-fi concepts. Critics laud Chiang's intellectual depth and narrative skill, though some find the story’s complexity challenging. Overall, it's acclaimed for its thought-provoking nature and emotional resonance, highlighting Chiang's adept storytelling.
Who Should Read Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom?
A reader who enjoys Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom by Ted Chiang likely appreciates speculative fiction that explores philosophical and ethical dilemmas. Fans of Black Mirror and readers of Exhalation or Stories of Your Life and Others will find its exploration of technology and free will intriguing.
375 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Short Story • Fiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
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