The comment in the subbullet makes me question whether this example actually applies:
"Shaggy Dog" Story: The story may not be pointless, but apparently all human endeavour and experience is.
Or at least, has been so far. There's a subtle implication that with the delivery to Titan complete, Rumfoord's departure may signify the beginning of humanity's freedom to pursue our own destiny, for better or worse.
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
The comment in the subbullet makes me question whether this example actually applies:
- "Shaggy Dog" Story: The story may not be pointless, but apparently all human endeavour and experience is.
- Or at least, has been so far. There's a subtle implication that with the delivery to Titan complete, Rumfoord's departure may signify the beginning of humanity's freedom to pursue our own destiny, for better or worse.
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman