Freddie Holman was born in the golden era of 1986, but he dreams of escape. To another place and time.
And he can, if only he could get a promotion. But to get ahead at work he needs augmentation. Everyone whoâs anyone gets augmented; itâs the ultimate luxury.
NuReal is the only healthcare company that can help him, but they are more interested in why their prototype synthetic human being is struggling to achieve consciousness.
Initially set in a distant future United States where we have successfully counteracted climate change. âProduction Securityâ reenact cities throughout history with surveillance so focussed on a good performance it is hilarious. Escape isnât part of the Script. You must conform to your eraâs narrative.
The cities are bordered by high walls, and enclosed by the toxic Recycling Belt; where the unsung heroes work. To ensure city life carries on.
But what if NuRealâs technology transcends nation and time? Can it drive the gears of progress back into motion?
Freddie just got a job at Production Security. Where will it take him?
A fresh and exciting adventure for fans of the âWestworldâ TV series, and the international award-winning novel âTime Shelterâ
About the author:
Stephen Cooper began his creative life in the computer games industry and has more recently created concept art for film and television. NuReal is a humorous and thrilling novel that considers the issues of artificial intelligence, consciousness, access to healthcare, borders, and environment.
Follow NuReal at:
NuReal.net
Freddie Holman was born in the golden era of 1986, but he dreams of escape. To another place and time.
And he can, if only he could get a promotion. But to get ahead at work he needs augmentation. Everyone whoâs anyone gets augmented; itâs the ultimate luxury.
NuReal is the only healthcare company that can help him, but they are more interested in why their prototype synthetic human being is struggling to achieve consciousness.
Initially set in a distant future United States where we have successfully counteracted climate change. âProduction Securityâ reenact cities throughout history with surveillance so focussed on a good performance it is hilarious. Escape isnât part of the Script. You must conform to your eraâs narrative.
The cities are bordered by high walls, and enclosed by the toxic Recycling Belt; where the unsung heroes work. To ensure city life carries on.
But what if NuRealâs technology transcends nation and time? Can it drive the gears of progress back into motion?
Freddie just got a job at Production Security. Where will it take him?
A fresh and exciting adventure for fans of the âWestworldâ TV series, and the international award-winning novel âTime Shelterâ
About the author:
Stephen Cooper began his creative life in the computer games industry and has more recently created concept art for film and television. NuReal is a humorous and thrilling novel that considers the issues of artificial intelligence, consciousness, access to healthcare, borders, and environment.
Follow NuReal at:
NuReal.net