Tag Archives: dystopia

AI: The Empire’s New Clothes

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Amoeba

A work of fiction – so far. Standard disclaimers. George hurried to clean up after his meager breakfast and start in on his two-mile hike to work. He was anxious on the morning after sabbath, as usual, because, as usual, … Continue reading →

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AI: Wailing Wadi

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Amoeba

A work of fiction. Standard disclaimers. Brownsville Station School System (BSSS) Lead Principal R. Populus (‘Poop’) Mentor sat in his office, unnaturally straight, unnaturally still, his facial expression unnaturally neutral, awaiting the disciplinary meeting. There had not been as many … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: SETIback

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Amoeba

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away … maybe. (No, not that galaxy.) Avaan Fundebinder strode purposefully onto the auditorium stage of the Galactic Center to Search for ExtraTelemanny Intelligence (GC-SETI), to a storm of applause from … Continue reading →

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