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blight-deception
The Blight's ability to masquerade as other entities, raising trust and identity verification issues.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 526
This chapter appears to be a collection of authorial notes and internal commentary rather than a traditional narrative segment. It discusses narrative challenges such as convincing characters of Pham's authenticity against the Blight's deception, considerations for terminology in AI programs, and reflections on technological obsolescence. Additionally, it addresses pacing concerns related to foreshadowing disaster and hints at ethical organizational writing to be included.