Interesting world, one where people
do not need to talk to communicate, but can simply access each other’s mind. In
the Azura Chronicles, my angel planet harbors beings able to read minds… among
other psychic powers. In my new series, Byzantium, starting this June, these
angels and other mind readers interact on a space station.
But would mind reading be such a
rarity in the future? With the help of a little electronic implant, could we
access other peoples’ minds like we access a phone or a computer by asking
Alexa? Of course, it would start with such implants for government spies and
rich magnates. But if it spread to the population at large, what would be the
social repercussions of such technology? No more lies? No more crimes? No more
privacy?
Would we behave the same way if our
mind were an open book? Would thoughts be monitored by the authorities to deter
crime and terrorism? Would people get arrested for criminal intent without
actually committing the crime, like in the Minority Report movie?
Would more people commit suicide to avoid public shame?
Of course, the bad guys would find a
way to circumvent the technology. Some governments might want to do the same.
All governments keep secrets. Can we handle full transparency?
The same way pioneers went
west to escape war, misery, and strict political and religious rules, I believe
people would try to escape such invasive technology to return to a simpler way
of life. And there are plenty of opportunities in space. Wild planets needing
settling, living off the land, etc.
As a writer, I find all
these issues fascinating, and I see many potential stories there. I believe
writing the possible future takes a dose of philosophy... and some
responsibility. I like to think my picture of the future sheds light on
potential future problems, and brings some hope for those who will follow in
our footsteps.
Read my latest Azura Chronicle novel, ANGEL FIERCE, Book Two, a February 2019 release from BWL Publishing:
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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/921518
amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NCXHZJX
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/921518
All Maksou wanted was to rescue his trapped friends and get rich in the process. But this forbidden blue planet crawls with lethal life forms… including Urielle, a gorgeous angel of frightening power, who saves his life but shuns his irresistible charm.
Urielle, Legion Commander of the Avenging Angels, is sworn to protect Azura at all costs. She has no use for a maverick intruder who ignores the rules and endangers the planet by his very presence… no matter how handsome and charming. Especially when the Galactic Trade Alliance (GTA) wages a secret war to get their greedy hands on the priceless crystal at Azura’s core.
When immortal angels turn up dead, Urielle springs into action… and Maksou is in her line of sight.
HAPPY READING!
Vijaya Schartz, author
Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
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Romance with a Kick
http://www.vijayaschartz.com
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