Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 292 - 297: Dimensionality Reduction Strike

Since the end of World War II, the United States managed to maintain its superpower status mainly due to two reasons.

One was leveraging the US Dollar as the global trade settlement currency, continuously wielding the proverbial scissors to reap the world’s wealth.

The other was using its powerful media propaganda tools to spread its universal values around the globe.

Compared to these, what’s called super-strong military power and cutting-edge technological advances are merely important supplementary means.

The two poles of American society have always been New York and Los Angeles—Texas, Miami, even Silicon Valley, aren’t able to replace them.

And Viacom, being on par with Disney, News Group, and Comcast as a large media conglomerate, naturally has a profound influence on American society.

At this moment, inside an office building in Los Angeles.

Legendary Journalist Woodward is stationed at the PR department, orchestrating the busy staff.

"Switch to NBC’s studio!" he looked at his watch and shouted loudly.

Instantly, the office’s large screen displayed the recording site of America’s highest-rated news talk show.

"Mr. Doyle, as a descendant of the famous novelist Sir Conan Doyle, you can be said to have been born into a literary family."

"So, as a writer yourself, how do you view the recent rise of ’online literature’?" The female host held her notes and displayed a warm smile. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

"Heh," Mr. Doyle smiled slightly, showcasing his good upbringing, "The internet is merely a tool for information transmission, like the parchment of the Middle Ages or the paper used today, it is not inherently good or bad."

After saying this seemingly fair point, he changed his tone.

"But the ’online literature’ of today has some rather serious problems."

"Take the recently very popular, even published in Italy by Random, ’Harem Boleyn Family’, as an example."

"That part of history is detailed in the history books."

"But after reading that novel, you’ll find that the ’Hundred-day Empress’, who was executed for lechery, turns into a woman deeply in love with her partner!"

"The same author’s ’Extreme Heavenly Demon’ is even more exaggerated."

"The character just shouted about working hard, and then immediately forgets what they’ve said."

"Also, what is ’Deep Blue Points’? Is it asking readers to experience a video game?"

"So, are you implying that this form of literature should not be promoted?" asked the beautiful host.

"Of course!" Mr. Doyle replied assertively. "Adaptation is not fabrication, and satirical comment is not nonsense!"

"This type of work, which seeks to attract attention without regard for historical truth and only seeks to provide readers with pleasure, is simply literary drugs."

"If we continue on this path, ’Jane Eyre’, ’Oliver Twist’, even ’Sherlock Holmes’, will no longer be written!" he said with heartfelt pain.

Wood watched the screen, his lips curving up slightly.

Members of the Writers Association don’t want to come forward?

No matter!

The writer on television has not produced anything noteworthy, but his ancestors’ fame alone is quite influential!

"Who’s next?" Wood asked.

"A former senator who has retired from politics!" his assistant replied. "Back then, he was a supporter and significant driver behind ’restrictive comic book legislation’."

"A loyal follower of ’McCarthyism’."

An aristocrat with blue blood, an extreme conservative?

Wood’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

After a moment, he shook his head indifferently.

"It’s all for profit, nothing serious."

"So, in your opinion, should we completely ban online literature?"

"Yes!" an elderly white-haired gentleman answered decisively. "The rise of DC and Marvel made many Americans begin to worship superheroes."

"Together with rock music and anti-war rallies, they created the hippies and led to the downfall of a generation in the United States."

"Now online literature, hip-hop music, and video games are showing a similar trend."

"I believe all of these should be banned to avoid repeating the same mistakes of the 50s and 60s!"

So, do you think the type of entertainment should be singing the national anthem together?

Wood thought sarcastically while watching the TV.

However, he soon shifted his focus to the next visuals to be broadcast.

That’s where the real plan begins.

Not this old guy who’s bound to be eliminated by history!

...

In the New England Region, Maine.

A middle-aged Democrat congressman looked at the campaign proposal with a hint of a smile on his lips.

Having that kind of extreme conservative as a contrast would make his proposed suggestions less likely to shake the Democrat’s voter base.

"Congressman, we can start now," a NBC cameraman whispered a reminder.

The congressman reviewed his speech again and nodded.

"Action!" someone called out.

The Democrat congressman immediately revealed the most people-friendly smile.

"The former congressman just now, seems to have forgotten the Constitution First Amendment!"

"Everyone has the right to freedom of speech, a sacred and inviolable right granted by the Constitution to every citizen!"

"So, do you think, congressman, that online literature should not be restricted?" the reporter asked.

"Of course not!" the congressman shook his head and smiled in response. "Literature, after all, differs from other things and has a profound influence on many people’s value systems."

"Therefore, I believe we should regulate online literature."

"We should use this new form of literature to provide a positive influence on the growth of adolescents."

"But," the reporter’s tone was very puzzled, "who would regulate it? There is no such institution at any level of government."

"And online literature is really too novel!"

"Yes!" the congressman nodded in agreement.

However, he quickly smiled and presented a document.

"I have given this a lot of thought already."

"After all, online literature is also a form of literature."

"Thus, there must be common ground between it and physical books."

"So, as part of the Six Major Publishers, like Simon and Schuster, Disney Publishers, it’s their responsibility to step up!"

"Although I know this is not a very profitable endeavor," he shrugged helplessly, "but big corporations need to have a sense of social responsibility."

"The Six Major Publishers can’t just think about making money from the publishing industry, right?"

"I’ll be presenting this proposal soon," the congressman proclaimed with a heroic air. "Although it goes against the interests of big businesses, this is also my responsibility as a legislator!"

"Perfect!" the director snapped his fingers on set.

"Are we done here?" the congressman asked smiling.

"Yes, congressman," the planner responded respectfully. "In the actual broadcast, we will connect live with Prince Charles."

"He will represent the British Royal Family to raise questions about online literature and express appreciation for your proposal."

"By then..." the planner smiled slightly.

"Perhaps, I could even aim for a Senate seat!" the congressman added in his thoughts.

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