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Quantum Worlds: A Short Story
Will AI herald the death of human creativity, or its startling rebirth?
"Quantum Worlds" is a science fiction story about Robert, the editor-in-chief of a struggling science fiction magazine. In a last ditch effort to save the magazine, he and his wife come up with the idea of using AI to help with the submissions. The idea proves to be a game changer.
As the magazine becomes successful again, Robert and his wife face challenges from the science fiction community, forcing them to make difficult choices. Their daughter also has ideas of her own about how to use AI in storytelling, in ways that the rest of the science fiction community sees as unethical.
As Robert and his family struggle to balance their careers, their daughter's ambitions, and the expectations of their industry, they must confront the tension between tradition and innovation, and the ethical considerations of using AI in creative endeavors.
This story was co-written with ChatGPT!
"Quantum Worlds" is a science fiction story about Robert, the editor-in-chief of a struggling science fiction magazine. In a last ditch effort to save the magazine, he and his wife come up with the idea of using AI to help with the submissions. The idea proves to be a game changer.
As the magazine becomes successful again, Robert and his wife face challenges from the science fiction community, forcing them to make difficult choices. Their daughter also has ideas of her own about how to use AI in storytelling, in ways that the rest of the science fiction community sees as unethical.
As Robert and his family struggle to balance their careers, their daughter's ambitions, and the expectations of their industry, they must confront the tension between tradition and innovation, and the ethical considerations of using AI in creative endeavors.
This story was co-written with ChatGPT!
- GenresScience Fiction
21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2023
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About the author
Joe Vasicek
127 books103 followersJoe Vasicek fell in love with science fiction and fantasy when he read A Wrinkle in Time and The Neverending Story as a child. He wrote several unfinished novels in high school and took Brandon Sanderson's writing class at Brigham Young University.
He first came onto the indie writing scene in 2011 with his debut novel Genesis Earth. Since then, he has written more than twenty novels and novellas, including Genesis Earth, Gunslinger to the Stars, The Sword Keeper, and the Sons of the Starfarers series. His stories have been published in Perehilion, Mirror Dance, Sci Phi Journal, Uprising Review, Kasma SF, and Leading Edge.
As a young man, he studied Arabic and traveled across the Middle East and the Caucasus Mountains. He has also traveled across the United States, and has lived in Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, Utah, Washington DC, and Iowa. Wherever he goes, though, he's always writing.
He first came onto the indie writing scene in 2011 with his debut novel Genesis Earth. Since then, he has written more than twenty novels and novellas, including Genesis Earth, Gunslinger to the Stars, The Sword Keeper, and the Sons of the Starfarers series. His stories have been published in Perehilion, Mirror Dance, Sci Phi Journal, Uprising Review, Kasma SF, and Leading Edge.
As a young man, he studied Arabic and traveled across the Middle East and the Caucasus Mountains. He has also traveled across the United States, and has lived in Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, Utah, Washington DC, and Iowa. Wherever he goes, though, he's always writing.
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December 18, 2023
Not sure I share this rosy view of the future of AI Storytelling...
June 4, 2024
Review of eBook
Robert and Sarah Chang, editors of “Quantum Worlds” magazine, are struggling to stay afloat. Robert suggests they use AI to select submissions, saying that AI will find the gems that they’ve missing and that will boost their sales. After much discussion, they decide to try it.
Although the use of AI to sift through submissions to the magazine brings success, there are many who are leery of the use of AI. But Robert and Sarah persist and ultimately find themselves in an unexpected place . . . making an unexpected announcement.
Will they discover, as many have warned, that using AI is a grave mistake?
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Although this short story is more about science fiction than being science fiction, it addresses a very current topic of dissention among writers . . . the use of Artificial Intelligence to write stories. The unfolding story is somewhat predictable and lacking is suspense, but it is enlightening in its explanation and use of AI.
Written with the help of ChatGPT [and an interesting Afterword from the author], the story is relatively straightforward with a bit more “tell” than “show” but interesting enough to keep those pages turning.
Readers who are intrigued by AI should enjoy the story . . . and its unexpected denouement.
Recommended.
Robert and Sarah Chang, editors of “Quantum Worlds” magazine, are struggling to stay afloat. Robert suggests they use AI to select submissions, saying that AI will find the gems that they’ve missing and that will boost their sales. After much discussion, they decide to try it.
Although the use of AI to sift through submissions to the magazine brings success, there are many who are leery of the use of AI. But Robert and Sarah persist and ultimately find themselves in an unexpected place . . . making an unexpected announcement.
Will they discover, as many have warned, that using AI is a grave mistake?
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Although this short story is more about science fiction than being science fiction, it addresses a very current topic of dissention among writers . . . the use of Artificial Intelligence to write stories. The unfolding story is somewhat predictable and lacking is suspense, but it is enlightening in its explanation and use of AI.
Written with the help of ChatGPT [and an interesting Afterword from the author], the story is relatively straightforward with a bit more “tell” than “show” but interesting enough to keep those pages turning.
Readers who are intrigued by AI should enjoy the story . . . and its unexpected denouement.
Recommended.
December 4, 2023
“Robert, we can’t keep going like this. We need to find a way to turn things around.”
Robert Chang is the owner and editor of Quantum Worlds, a science fiction magazine.
The economy is on the verge of recession, and Robert’s publication isn’t faring much better, either.
Now most people are using artificial intelligence products, such as ChatGPT, to produce their literary submissions.
Robert can’t bear to lay off any more of their staff. Sarah, Robert’s wife and co-editor, has an unusual suggestion—use the AI to sort through the multitudinous submissions that they are so behind on.
The anthology, the string of successes, their daughter Lily’s struggles, the prestigious award…and their tough decision…
A bit heavy on Tell; a bit light on Show.
(This is an AI-assisted story.)
Pleasant Afterword. The author has a good sense of humor, and his candor is appreciated.
Charming—if rather simplistic—story. Enjoyable.
“You guys just don’t get it. This is the future of storytelling!”
Robert Chang is the owner and editor of Quantum Worlds, a science fiction magazine.
The economy is on the verge of recession, and Robert’s publication isn’t faring much better, either.
Now most people are using artificial intelligence products, such as ChatGPT, to produce their literary submissions.
Robert can’t bear to lay off any more of their staff. Sarah, Robert’s wife and co-editor, has an unusual suggestion—use the AI to sort through the multitudinous submissions that they are so behind on.
The anthology, the string of successes, their daughter Lily’s struggles, the prestigious award…and their tough decision…
A bit heavy on Tell; a bit light on Show.
(This is an AI-assisted story.)
Pleasant Afterword. The author has a good sense of humor, and his candor is appreciated.
Charming—if rather simplistic—story. Enjoyable.
“You guys just don’t get it. This is the future of storytelling!”
November 29, 2023
To be truthful, it was a story, I wouldn't classify it as sci-fi like the author does. There are not really any sci-fi elements since all the science is what is currently available and in use. Just as the author shows, AI assisted writing can be done and it turns out writing that is, in my opinion, sub par and bland.
The story was original, but so was a story line I put to Chat GTP a while ago myself. I did not submit it for publication because of the blandness of the story. The AI that assists with the writing just does not have the life experience to really add to the story being written, and pulls down any quality that the original author provides to the process.
AI has a long way to go before it can create a story that is worthwile.
The story was original, but so was a story line I put to Chat GTP a while ago myself. I did not submit it for publication because of the blandness of the story. The AI that assists with the writing just does not have the life experience to really add to the story being written, and pulls down any quality that the original author provides to the process.
AI has a long way to go before it can create a story that is worthwile.
November 18, 2023
Some AI?
A quick short story with and about AI. In my life I have seen small amounts of high quality sci fi become more sci fi than I can read. I switched to kindle in part because I had 3000 physical books! With AI will there be a flood of crap? Must I subscribe to an AI service to weed out the slush? I have generated D@D material, do I download it and watch AI generate completed works on my notes? Will my choices be taken from me. Can my electronic notes be hacked and scanned for derivative use?
A quick short story with and about AI. In my life I have seen small amounts of high quality sci fi become more sci fi than I can read. I switched to kindle in part because I had 3000 physical books! With AI will there be a flood of crap? Must I subscribe to an AI service to weed out the slush? I have generated D@D material, do I download it and watch AI generate completed works on my notes? Will my choices be taken from me. Can my electronic notes be hacked and scanned for derivative use?
March 9, 2024
Robert and Sarah run a struggling magazine. They decide to use AI to weed out the worst submitted stories. At first it causes controversy but it proves to be a success. This causes other magazines to accept it. Then, the night of the Hugo awards, they make another shocking announcement.
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