It’s done! After weeks and weeks of writing, editing and running by my peers, my short story contribution for the Yuva Anthology is finally done. Entitled “Winston Agonistes”, the story tells the tale of synthetic human (i.e. AI) who is in the employ of the planetary government. His basic programming centers around the a social science known as Ethical Calculus, a means by which he is able to calculate the outcomes of decisions.
In any case, the story takes a turn when Winston meets another synthetic named Yohanley, an AI who’s been around a lot longer than him. At first, it seems that Yohanley intends to mentor him on what it means to be an artificial human. However, as time goes on, he realizes that Yohanley is in possession of a terrible secret, one which goes to the heart of the planet’s colonization efforts.
When Winston realizes what it is, he faces a terrible dilemma. Compelled to assess the outcomes of ethical decisions, he can see no outcome in which things turn out well. The only question is who it will endly badly for, himself and his mentor, or an entire species!
Expect more updates on the Yuva project soon, including samples from our newest writers, more artwork, and maybe even a surprise or two. The full anthology is due to be released in January 2013. Look for it online and (God willing) your local bookstore!
Congratulations, my friend! A big, hearty mazel tov from a guy his sisters think might be an ailen.
Hey thanks, that’s my first mazel tov to date!
and here’s a yasher koach to you too–it’s basically another way to say mazel tov, but instead of meaning “congratulations”, it means “good job”.
Interesting. Looks like you were influenced by my life as an alien-terminator-human!
I had the honor of speaking to your progenitor lately. However, conversation turned south when I asked about him and Cameron. Seems he didn’t want to comment
James Cameron seems to have that effect on aliens, terminators and humans alike!
I was referring to the Cyborg lately actually, though yes, he does! Wasn’t her name Cameron?
Yes it was! Good call.
Yeah, so what’s the deal with those two? They ever get freaky?
I heard James Cameron got freaky with A LOT of terminators and aliens. That’s why he loved working on those movies.
Noooo, John Conner and Cameron, the female android, not the douche director. Dish!
Ahhhh…well, Uncle John doesn’t admit it but I think something did happen. See, he was with Aunt Kate part of the time, so he doesn’t like talking about Cameron much. She was apparently a great bodyguard though
Riiiight, wink wink! But of course, we won’t talk about that. He was happily married, far as the history books are concerned.
Yup. Luckily no one in my family reads any blogs, so I feel safe telling you about this. Just don’t find Uncle John and tell him! what I said!
Congrats!! Can’t wait for it to come out. It’s been a brilliantly thought out work, from the pieces you’ve showcased so far.