This series takes you, year by year, into the future, from 2040 through 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.
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Virtual reality addicts live 24/7 in simulate worlds. New tech allows people to leave their bodies behind and fully immerse in VR. Paralyzed people remote-in to robots to help a failing shelter. A person in morning decides to sleep for 100 years and wake up in the future as a way to escape the loss of a loved one. The ghost provider, Medusa, allows…
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In 2054 Capitalism Dies in Space
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When people in space are cut off from Earth an imbalance of owner vs. customers comes to a breaking point. The people in space believe no one is left alive on Earth. As far as they know, the (around) 12,000 in space is all that's left of humanity. Those living on and near the moon form Luna Nation. Space refugees scattered near Earth must find a wa…
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In 2053 Genius Kids at the End of the World
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In a world where gifted children attend an elite academy to shape the future, seventeen-year-old Lenny finds himself an outsider among prodigies. When a mysterious weather event forces the school into an underground shelter, the students must continue their studies in isolation. As days turn to months, tensions rise and the line between genius and …
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A gripping narrative set in a post-apocalyptic Detroit where society has crumbled, and the city is teeming with desperate survivors. The story follows Filipo, an elderly man stranded in the real world after living most of his life in virtual reality. As he struggles with the harsh conditions and the loss of essential supplies to a ruthless gang, he…
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In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of resilient individuals have established the Nursery, a botanical splicing center located in a desert valley surrounded by giant wind turbines, canyons, and mountains. As they prepare for impending environmental catastrophes, they work tirelessly to adapt wild plants to the harsh desert conditions, employing cu…
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In a world ravaged by a catastrophic storm, a daring hacker named Tessa finds herself imprisoned in a maximum-security facility. With the world in chaos and the prison on the brink of collapse, Tessa must use her extraordinary skills to not only escape but also to restore the internet and communication systems that have been destroyed. Teaming up w…
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In a world where technology has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, the Tribes stand as beacons of resilience and adaptation. Set in a not-so-distant future, this riveting tale follows the journey of survivors caught in the midst of a catastrophic storm that has severed them from the world they once knew. Amidst the chaos, augmented reality…
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Meg is a wealthy businesswoman who seeks shelter in her luxury bunker. She watches in horror as her home and businesses are destroyed. Nabo is a young man addicted to virtual reality gaming who gets trapped in an abandoned gas station during the storm. Carlos is an astronaut who volunteers to search for survivors. The storm causes widespread destru…
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As world scientists predict a catastrophic world weather event. On the cusp of such an event follow those who hide from the news of such an event. Who survives a new Earth? Humanity is at an evolutionary bottleneck. Some will survive, but who. And why are they the fortunate ones? Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Usi…
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In 2052 Three Months Before the Apocalypse
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A story set in a dystopian near-future where climate disaster and political unrest have led to extreme prepping and survival measures. Madge loses her job at a data farming company and turns to Tai Chi. As doomsday fears grow, people build bunkers, flood walls, and even convert homes into shelters. What will ascetic Madge do to prepare for a chaoti…
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In 2052 Six Months Before the Apocalypse
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People are scared the world will end when the Moon Canons Project is shut down. A couple move to an Xtian Nationalist state to care for an elderly mother and soon face fanatics and local terrorist. A woman comes to town for revenge on people who killed her family. Moon canon project - Canons on the moon that shoot dust to create cloud trails, inten…
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Twin 15 year old brother. One loves science and evidence based discovery, the other loves magic, ghosts, and conspiracy theories. What fates await these two as their outlooks pull them apart? New addictive games covertly test young minds and children are recruited to an school for brilliant minds hosted by one of the biggest corporations. Moon cano…
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Leia, a war-weary veteran, grapples with the challenges of adapting to civilian life in a future Atlanta where automation has reshaped society. As Leia navigates the complexities of her family dynamics and civilian routine, the narrative unfolds against the canvas of a society marked by political tensions and the ever-present influence of advanced …
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An addict of virtual reality has a one night stand. Now most everyone can afford a humanoid robot. A couple decide to break the law by seeking gene screening for their newborn. A war overseas has ended. Deep mines cause prices to plummet. New military complexes are being built. Why so many babies?! Many of the characters in this project appear in f…
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Someone who works for NPR Detroit rides the waves of change and it's a bumpy ride. She makes use of AI to get legal advice. She interviews self-sustainers, people who maintain methods of surviving completely on their own in case the grid goes down, society collapses, or AI decides people are not needed. She interviews a rich person who lives in the…
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New AIs come out that allow access to personal lawyers and doctors free of cost. Kelly from episode 35 works remote controlling love dolls because people still feel AI lack personality. AIs may be able to fool humans in the short term but over time the lack of a person behind the persona bothers people. Because of her work, Kelly gains expertise in…
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Two new AIs come out. One AI’s purpose and only purpose is to “upgrade your standard of living.” It finds income sources for you but also advises and guides you to maximize the duration and amount of your wealth. The second AI does all the work of finding love interests for you. Someone retrofits their house for storms. A dog/goat chimera come out.…
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The character Beth returns and now she involves herself in cyber crime. This episode focuses on hacking and crime in the future. In a lot of ways it’s nearly impossible to commit a crime. Cameras are everywhere and AI watch through cameras 24/7. DNA forensics can place people who did nothing more than walk through a crime scene. Prison life is also…
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In 2050 A new border wall is completed. A parent takes her kid out of school because the Supreme Court has put on pause secular education. A fem takes weight loss meds that completely bring her to slimness. An elderly person uses muscle building meds designed for spacers. The shadow server Medusa is catching on as people have less choices. A father…
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In this episode people at MIT are working on total VR emersion tech. Great crowds of people protest in part because data farming jobs give them the free time to protest. The Supreme court rules on no messing with fertility and embryo development. Genetically modified pets become popular. A group, Moms for Freedom, attack higher education. Many of t…
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Hums are being hired to scout in space. In a habitat on Luna, People take meds to maintain bone and muscle density. Of all the problems caused by living in space, mental health remains the hardest to solve. A couple fall in love, want to have a baby and learn about the embryo screening and germ-line editing options. Many of the characters in this p…
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The story of Mel and Debby returns as they watch the world around them change and change again. The play the game "Make It into Heaven." Marvin's story continues. He is in a drug den wanting to find a way to get a new ID because though he's 80, he looks 20. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to plac…
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Madge a person who likes to live like a poor person while she saves millions of dollars get a job at a co-op where people stay on special diets so they can grow medical-grade microbiomes in their guts and sell solids for fecal transplants. She also helps train AI to search for talent. Two sisters are among the hoards auditioning at The Talent Agenc…
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The 39% who became unemployed when robots took the jobs can get online jobs giving people input to help develop AI. These new consumers come with some new wants and needs. They want personal survival tech. Tanner returns. Aged 77, she looks 25. She must find a way to escape notice. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. U…
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The era of data farming is taking off. People can make money participating in being farmed for data about people to be used to develop AI. Three lives are followed: Jane, a party fem, Ernesto, a casualty of the media attack featured in an earlier episode In 2042 the First AI Weapon, and Madge, a cunning spin thrift. Many of the characters in this p…
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Body tissue to device synthesis is achieved. Merch and Tessa the hackers talk about making hacker AI. A robot on peep accident makes the news, and two homeless kids attack a Giantess delivery bot. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, …
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Surveillance state or not, it becomes increasingly more likely that everyone can be tracked and recorded. Tessa, the main creator of Medusa Shadow Net Browser, suspects she has been identified by the police after years of thinking she has flown outside of surveillance. She is willing to go to drastic measures to insure her anonymity. Many of the ch…
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The innovation wars begin. Tharon takes part in a worker's camp and finds out about a drug that will make you smart enough to pass the tests required to make $$$ at one of the robot companies. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into…
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In 2047 Undercover Investigations in Virtual Reality
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Guru transitions from an influencer career to investigative reporting. She turns slander attacks on her into a new hit movie, “Slander Backfires.” To follow a lead, she wants to become the first undercover investigator in virtual realities. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time p…
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In 2047 How to Make Deep-Space Travel Tech
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Pen’s story from the previous episode is continued. Kay from episode 23 volunteers for a program dedicated to developing bodily treatments for space travel. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If y…
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With a whole new class of recently jobless, new neighborhoods form where people use social platforms to learn new skills, trade, and form cooperatives. Some say rich people are imploding capitalism. Pen (formally Bud) brings counterfeit yeast meat to a pub potluck. Alarms go off as an attack on the nation goes into effect. Many of the characters in…
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A future where robots replace human hair stylists, causing many salons to close down. New autonomous robot-operated hair salons open, offering a wide range of beauty services. Lynx, a stylist featured on The Ultimate Makeover Challenge, becomes one of the famous beauticians cloned through deep learning and available for selection on kiosk screens. …
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A moon base is under cyber-attack. Topics: Moon-Shot Program, Lunar Mining, Climate Change, Global Warming, Space Travel, Mental Health, Robotics, Medical Science, Gravity Conditioning, Adversity, Success, communication, helmet AI, backup systems, air quality, Vid, reactors, hydrogen, water, dummy tech. Using storytelling to place you in a time per…
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This episode follows an ongoing arc. To follow the arc from the beginning, listen to these episodes in order: 1 – In 2040 Taking Back Life, 10 – In 2043 Immortal, and 19 In 2045 Robot Police. Marvin recovers and the family he stays with cannot believe that he’s in his 70s. He looks like he’s in his 40s. His condition causes debilitating pain, so he…
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Tamika's house is burglarized, so she installs cameras that anyone can watch online. A terrorist group riots at an LGBTQ event and are gone after by people online and hackers. This is episode 23.Av Leon Horn
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This story follows Carlos, a scout, someone who preforms tasks to be recorded to provide data for training robots. New materials change a lot in this time. New deep sea water filters and new long-chain rocket fuel are two of the examples. Carlos and his wife play an MMO where they garden. This is episode 22.…
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This continues Beth's story. Listen to In 2044 Civil War for the first episode of her story. In this episode prisons are being automated, AR glasses are all the rage, AR games take over reality, and Beth gains skills. Beth's family was killed by the Tucker Group last year. Now an orphan, she will make a new path for herself.…
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An influencer retreats to a desert community and learns about their plan to green the desert. This is episode 20.Av Leon Horn
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A small town gets a robot retrofit to their police station and a newbie learns to run the entire police force on her own. A character from episodes 1 and 10 returns in this episode. Marvin may be dying or may live much longer than expected. This is episode 19.Av Leon Horn
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This is the continuation of one of the ongoing characters in the series. Listen to Episode 3 to hear the earlier episode. Bud is working as a rent a cop in the aftermath of a food crisis. Little does he know that he is training his replacement, a robot. This is episode 18.Av Leon Horn
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A food truck chef takes his truck out for the first time after a year as the country recovers from the media attack. This is episode 17.Av Leon Horn
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An extremist group take a famine as a chance to restart America. The take over local food stores. This is episode 16.Av Leon Horn
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This is episode 15. Topics: Automation, robots, jobs, VR.Av Leon Horn
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In 2044 (It'll be Just Like) Starting Over
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This continues the story of the Montana reservation and its strategy for survival. Subscribe to find out what happens to Carl and the other main character. Natives drive cross country to find a geneticist who grows algae into meat products. This is episode 14.Av Leon Horn
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Tessa the hacker returns. She hates her new position but in her free time an app she wrote is making her millions. Listen to In 2042 The Sea Hackers to follow her arc.Av Leon Horn
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An entrepreneur disrupts the rented housing market in the aftermath of the Media Attacks.Av Leon Horn
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As Space Port One, orbiting Earth, finishes its first ring and begins rotating to create artificial gravity, the media attack on Earth cuts the crew in space off from supplies.Av Leon Horn
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A billionaire sets up a facility where terminally ill can volunteer to try new treatments. These treatments may revolutionize medicine and add centuries to people's lifespans.Av Leon Horn
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The media attack that struck other communities (listen to previous episodes) strikes wide, affecting all major communities in the US. The AI generated weapon causes a new condition called Limbic Overload Syndrome. A new drug comes out that corrects for the condition. This episode explores how a religious family reacts. This is episode 9.…
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The US government finds people immune the AI generated media weapon to describe what it looks and sounds like to mental health doctors. Computer experts reverse engineer the weapon and plan on a counterattack. This is episode 8.Av Leon Horn
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