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Writer Ben Blushi revealed the story behind the title of his latest novel, Artificial Paradise. He revealed that the choice of this title came after a process of discussions and compromises between him and the publisher.
"Initially I thought of some titles, like 24 Hours from the Life of Simon Shuteri, but my publisher said it wasn't appealing. After a few other variations, we arrived at Parajsa Artificiale. In a way, it was a concession between me and the readers," Blushi said.
The writer emphasized that the book explores the concepts of hell and heaven, but not according to the traditional religious interpretation. It challenges the dogmatic idea that heaven is only achieved after death, suggesting that people can find it during their life on earth.
"I find it unfair that people have to wait until death to find heaven. Why not create it on earth?" he asked.
According to Blushi, Artificial Paradise is a vision for a world where humanity, freed from the burden of conflicts and daily chores through technology, can focus on love, spirit, and a more fulfilling life.
"I had 5-6 titles, until I got here. This book is a concession between my readers and my publisher. 24 Hours from the Life of Simon Shuter was the first title. She said it didn't sell well. We went through 2-3 versions and we didn't like them. We got here. I made a concession. Hell and Heaven in the book? Not like Dante's hell, but it's very difficult to have a peaceful life. So, it keeps them hopeful that after hell there will be heaven. Heaven, according to religious dogma, will come when they descend. I have a clash with those who believe. This is unfair. People are promised by God, religious dogma, imams, priests, prophets that when you die if you have behaved well you will go to heaven. Unfair. Why does a person have to die to go to heaven? They can find heaven on earth," said Blushi.
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