I often cite Ray Bradbury's brilliantly poignant short story "The Flying Machine" when talking about this ill-considered headlong rush for an "AI"-mediated society that is being thrust upon us.

Today I learned there's a version of that must-read short story in graphic short story format. Take the time to read and appreciate the point Bradbury was trying to make.

https://www.onverticality.com/blog/bradbury-flying-machine

H/T @stever

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The Flying Machine by Ray Bradbury — On Verticality

With great power comes great responsibility. This is the major theme of Ray Bradbury’s short story from 1953, titled The Flying Machine . It was adapted into a comic in 1954 by Al Feldstein, and the full piece is pictured here. It tells the story of a meeting between an emperor and an inventor who

On Verticality

Three great stories here…

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Graphic short story: Midnight Feast by Rebecca Jones | Comics and graphic novels | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2022/nov/20/graphic-short-story-midnight-feast-by-rebecca-jones

Graphic short story: Midnight Feast by Rebecca Jones

Rebecca Jones has been named winner in the Observer/Faber graphic short story prize 2022. This is her entry

The Guardian