#29 A Backup

Meaningless Problems

Gina has a fantastic relationship with her seven-year-old son, James. The trouble is James is actually an adult and this seven-year-old is simply a perfect VR simulation of how he used to be. And adult James isn’t willing to share his mummy with anyone - even himself.

Something to consider when reading/listening:

If someone created a perfect VR simulation of you as a child, would you be happy for it to interact with your loved ones?

Sc-fi - Absurdism - Family

A Backup is an original short story by Doe Wilmann

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You might enjoy this episode if you like:

Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror

Sci-fi

VR technology

Fiction that makes you think

Philosophical fiction

Speculative fiction

Contemplating the future

Contemplating the meaning of life

Any form of philosophical enquiry

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Thanks for listening

Credits:

Thanks to Katie Empett and Ross Hindle for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.

Artwork by Katie Empett

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