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AI: Fulton’s Sacrifice

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Amoeba

A work of fiction in the alternate history mode, in which Alexa of Alexa Health Services, once again, acts out of time to save humanity from itself. “We are hopeful that the medical strategy, by itself, will suffice, and that … Continue reading →

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AI: The Hero of the Hour

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Amoeba

A work of fiction in the alternative-history mode. Alexander Fleming sat, or, rather, sprawled, on a chair in the second-floor room of his country cottage, the white face under its silver hair a talisman of misery. “The Dhoon” was on … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Alternative Fear

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Amoeba

A work of fiction, standard disclaimers. Inspired by works of alternative history, such as those published by Harry Turtledove, in which a point of departure from recorded history is postulated, and its consequences imagined. And, by the historical evidence that … Continue reading →

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