Bendy,
I never expected to learn so much from a gorilla. Point of view is everything. I love the format. I'm questioning and answering and postulating right along with the narrarator.
Ishmael's (Quinn's) use of metaphor is fantastic! I love the one on the laws of aerodynamics and how they relate to the Takers' inevitable crash because we (I count me and everyone else a Taker -sorry!) are violating another law - that of the limits of competition in the community of life (chapters 6 -8). I can so clearly see that human captain pedaling and flapping frantically on Doomed Civilization Flight # (yikes - I hesitate to even put a year). The image would be humorous if it weren't so tragic!
I find though that I'm constantly questioning Ishmael's logic and trying to poke holes in his reasoning. What are his assumptions? Are they true? I guess I don't like his prognosis and am looking for a way out that doesn't involve a drastic change in lifestyle.
Is the law of competition in the community of life valid? Are we subject to the law? Can we invent our way out of this scenario?
Cindy, scratching her head.