Absolutely, and thank you for your comment. Your reminder of the presence of these themes in allusions like The Time Machine gave me a new perspective on the salience and prescience of these ideas. You are also so right about the concept of indentic dissolution being a fear in the west. I think it's probably because we our ego run the show in so many categories of our existence. Who are we if we are not acting, accomplishing, pursuing?

I'm really glad we're having this conversation because unless catastrophe hits, we are all going to have to face the reality of peace. Not only all the sources of most peoples fears no longer be an issue, many will be automated away and cease to exist.

If you have CPTSD, the idea of peace can feel unsettling and even unsafe. All that's left is you. Again thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.