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AI: Final Frontier

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Amoeba

When the door to his cell slammed open at 0610, ten minutes after the bell, Charles was dressed, in his beige robe, and ready. Outside the door, dressed in his usual imperious scowl, was Peter. He was alone. Charles fell … 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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AI: Smokin’ In the Boys Room

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Amoeba

A work of fiction. Standard disclaimers. Smokin’ in the boys’ room Smokin’ in the boys’ room Now, teacher, I am fully aware of the rules And everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in school! – Cub Koda & Michael Lutz, … Continue reading →

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