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"The Prisoner" by Ken Lubold is a story about what it will take to be successful in the future. The main character is Brett Richards, the ultra-successful vice-president of TransCorp. TransCorp is the leading developer and manufacturer of cranial implants that do everything from make a person smarter, funnier, more confidante, or in some extreme cases, an implant can completely augment and alter personalities. Strangely, however, Brett Richards, VP doesn't believe in using implants, believing them beneath his awesome prowess as a leader.
On one hand, a Matrix-style download of personal improvement sounds great, but...there is something to be said for hard work and earning a reputation. If everyone can be augmented, everyone is virtually the same. The only difference between people would be their ability to afford the next new upgrade or which upgrade was implanted. Where does that leave the genuine human personality?
Which is the exact question that Brett Richards must confront. Brett Richards must come to terms with the stress of his high profile job and the looming voice that questions his every move. What's at stake for Brett Richards? Money, Women, Prestige all ride on how he handles the next few hours, and his decision will have lasting consequences for his soul.
On one hand, a Matrix-style download of personal improvement sounds great, but...there is something to be said for hard work and earning a reputation. If everyone can be augmented, everyone is virtually the same. The only difference between people would be their ability to afford the next new upgrade or which upgrade was implanted. Where does that leave the genuine human personality?
Which is the exact question that Brett Richards must confront. Brett Richards must come to terms with the stress of his high profile job and the looming voice that questions his every move. What's at stake for Brett Richards? Money, Women, Prestige all ride on how he handles the next few hours, and his decision will have lasting consequences for his soul.
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Special Note: Yes, I have a story in Cifiscape Vol. 1: The Twin Cities - "What's For Dinner" - so I have a vested interest in the anthology selling. However, all the authors in the anthology are local Twin Cities' authors, and the stories are excellent, so I'm going to review them all over the next few days. Cheers!
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