Academy of Reality: Utopian Dystopia or Dystopian Utopia?
Story Behind the Story I drafted the “Academy” while working as an onsite tech at a large insurance company in Springfield MA. No coincidence, my
AI at the Academy; miracle or curse?
Metric Wonderland “You’re right, Sid. The Director dwells in a metric wonderland,” The Tech Coordinator leans forward. “Look at how the numbers work. Keyboard
Interviews with Deborah Kalb and Ashley Hasty
Author Interviews: Thanks to Ashley Hasty and Deborah Kalb for their thoughtful online interviews. I highly recommend resources for both authors and readers. Author
Is It Flip to Say, A Tree a Day Keeps the Ecologist Away?
It’s better to be sarcastic than suggest the Coordinator sounds like his attitude has gone negative. After all, he can’t explain to the Director how
A Numerical American Dream
Hustling Life Insurance The boss is pleasant, even when things are bad. He’s a funny guy I met before I started work here. Hustling
Headline: Industry Blow Torch on the Cutting Edge
Reality dancing in the Coordinator’s Flame “Some welders enjoy standing around, telling stories. A few corporate types like to suspend thought, light torches, and
Pottery on Display at the Rotunda
Where to Move Your Spirit Standing at the balcony’s circular brass railing, we look down at the lower level. Pillars frame the reception area, temple-like.
Moment of Truth
Romance I glance behind us to make sure we’re alone. I ask Mia, “Hug me—a hug for a vintage, romantic picture? We can call it
Population Clock from the Academy of Reality
Sid Sidney’s world population clock runs non-stop. He never takes his tablet to work. Why create the impression that he’s afraid that overpopulation is a
American Dream
At last! After forty years, the American dream: my first new bathroom scale and vacuum cleaner. No headlights, bells, or buzzers, both reflect pure, functional