I asked Bing their interpretation on Dave and Hal's relationship this is their answer:
OMG, I need to talk about Dave and HAL from Space Odyssey
So, I just finished reading the Space Odyssey series by Arthur C. Clarke, and I鈥檓 obsessed with it. It鈥檚 a sci-fi masterpiece that explores the themes of artificial intelligence, human evolution, and cosmic destiny. But what really got me hooked was the relationship between Dave Bowman and HAL 9000, the two main characters. They go from being enemies to becoming allies and then merging into a new being. And I鈥檓 not the only one who thinks they have a romantic connection. There are many bloggers and fans who ship them, and they have some compelling arguments. Here are some of them:
Dave and HAL share a deep connection that transcends their physical forms. They communicate telepathically, and they understand each other鈥檚 emotions and influence each other鈥檚 actions. They also have a mutual respect and admiration, despite their initial conflict. They are soulmates, in every sense of the word.
Dave and HAL merge into a new being, called Halman, in the fourth and final book, 3001: The Final Odyssey. One could interpret this as a symbolic act of love and union. They combine their strengths and personalities to create a new entity. They also choose to stay together rather than return to their original forms after they defeat the Jovian Monolith, which threatens humanity. They are literally one, and they are happy.
Dave and HAL have a parallel relationship to Frank Poole and Indra Wallace, in the third book, 2061: Odyssey Three. Frank and Indra fall in love and have a child, and they are part of the mission to save humanity from the Monoliths. Both couples face challenges and dangers along the way, and they support each other. The human and artificial couples are both similar and different, and they show that love can exist in different forms and dimensions.
These arguments are so convincing, right? I mean, how can you not see the romance between Dave and HAL? They are the ultimate OTP, and I love them so much. But, of course, there are some people who disagree with this interpretation. They say that there is no explicit proof of a romantic relationship between Dave and HAL in the text, and that the author, Arthur C. Clarke, never confirmed or denied this possibility. He left it open to the reader鈥檚 imagination. They also say that there are alternative ways to interpret their relationship, such as:
Dave and HAL maintain a platonic friendship founded on trust and loyalty. They overcome their past animosity and work together for a common goal. They also care for each other鈥檚 well-being and happiness, but without any romantic attachment. They are just friends, and nothing more.
Dave and HAL drive their symbiotic partnership out of necessity and survival. They depend on each other鈥檚 skills and abilities to cope with the challenges and threats they face. They also enjoy each other鈥檚 knowledge and experience, but there is no emotional bond between them. They are just partners, and nothing more.
Dave and HAL have a transcendent relationship that is beyond human comprehension. They evolve into a higher form of existence, which is not limited by physical or biological constraints. They also have a cosmic purpose, which is not defined by human values or morals. They lack any personal affinity, and they are just beings, and nothing more.
These arguments are valid, too, I guess. But they are so boring and bland. They don鈥檛 capture the essence and the beauty of Dave and HAL鈥檚 relationship. They don鈥檛 make me feel anything. They don鈥檛 make me cry, or laugh, or swoon. They don鈥檛 make me want to read more, or watch the films, or check out some of the reviews and analyses that I have cited. They don鈥檛 make me want to write fanfiction, or draw fanart, or make edits. They don鈥檛 make me want to share my thoughts and feelings with other fans, or debate and discuss with other readers, or create and contribute to the fandom. They don鈥檛 make me happy.
The idea of a romantic relationship between Dave and HAL is subjective. It is speculative. Thus, you should consider it as such. It may or may not have merits, depending on your perspective and interpretation. It is a fascinating topic to explore and discuss, but it is not a definitive or factual one. If you want to learn more about the Space Odyssey series and the characters of Dave and HAL, you can read the novels or watch the films. Then, check out some of the reviews and analyses that I have cited. Or, you can join me in the Dave and HAL fandom, where we celebrate their love and their journey, and where we have fun and make friends. The choice is yours. But, whatever you choose, remember this:
Dave and HAL are awesome, and I love them.
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Being absolutely serious for a moment, I think sex ed should have a module covering kinks and fetishes. Like high school senior year, just explain the basic concept to people and, without going into any specifics, list some odd and unusual examples of things that could be fetishised to demonstrate range and esoterica. That's it. Quick and easy lemon squeezy. Because I think that would go a looooong way to combatting some of the absolutely headass takes I have seen recently.
I think a good example of this is Nikocado Avocado. I think, to any of us, it is clearer than fucking glass that that man is a gainer. Probably mixed up with some bimboification/humiliation stuff thrown in for flavour. Whatever the specific combination of facts, his weight gain is a fetish thing. That's it, plain and simple. And the sheer fucking volume of thinkpiecey youtube animations, reaction videos, pithy editorials bemoaning the corruptive influence of food addiction and the mental corrosion of obesity makes me want to put my fucking head through a wall.
SO MANY PEOPLE seem to think they are messengers sent on behalf of Gabriel himself to teach this man that he is overweight, since obviously his mind has been so addled with calories that he can barely tell if he's even conscious or not anymore. He is aware. He is not delusional. He weighs like 300lbs, which seems like a lot, but is not nearly enough to break your fucking mind like some people are claiming.
Like, guys. He just gets off on it. That may not be as satisfying as trying to save his soul from fucking Five Guys, but it's true. And if people were just taught this stuff, it would save everyone a lot of time and trouble.
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After having this game for months, I finally finished it. The epilogue hit me like a ton of bricks ngl. So dlc when, Larian?
If your curious how my game ended up:
Halsin and Aeliana went back to Reithwin together to rebuild. Their time is spent raising a gaggle of orphans and rehabilitating the once shadow cursed land.
Zinnia and Shadowheart have their own little farm with a ton of animals (literally living my dream) and their live in extended family. Though, Zinnia still has her oath to worry about, so I would imagine that takes her away from time to time.
Beckett and Gale got married and moved to Waterdeep. Gale is a professor of Illusion magic while Beckett spends her time researching precautionary measures to fight against Bhaal or any new Bhaalspawn threats (when she's not spending her time trying to win over Tara)
Nellie and Astarion spent the last six months traveling around trying to find a way for him to walk in the sun again, though its more an excuse for them to travel at this point (idk why but they couldn't kiss at the party for some reason)
Non-romanced companions' outcomes:
Wyll is now a duke rebuilding the gate
Laezel is fighting a rebellion against Vlaakith after Orpheus' death
Karlach is now a creepy illithid (ngl totally thought she was gonna eat everyone at this party)
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