Has anyone else noticed the similarities between the story of Geneforge and the technological singularity?
In one, we make tools to aid us in life. Over time, we make better and better versions until we give them the ability to make themselves. And they create a better device, which uses its extra powers to make an even better device, which uses its extra powers to make an fantastically better device, which continues ad infinitum accelerating all the while.
Aaaaaand in the other, we do the exact same thing. Except the tools are more specifically computers or living creations.
The Sholai and Barzites might represent the transhumanists in our glorious future, seeking to use these devices to self-improve.
The Shapers and Loyalists are neo-Luddites, of course.
The rebels, hmm, not quite sure what role they fill. Possibly the uplifted, the newly sapient who now seek independence and freedom. Possibly not, I doubt Jeff designed Geneforge specifically to fit into the framework of the Singularity.
I must admit, however, I doubt that the advent of the technological singularity will also signal the creation of canisters to be scattered across the wilderness to improve anyone who comes across them. Though, they might represent public access to radical improvements via nanotechnology.... Hmmm....
Though, all of this might be a result of my overexposure to Singularitarian theory. Your thoughts?