iStories2

iStories2

 

By James A. M. Richards

 

Copyright 2016 James A. M. Richards

 

[email protected]

 

EPUB ISBN 978-0-9918042-5-2

 

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This is a continuation of iStories. More stories are presented together. They come from a time in the future when people and computers have become more integrated. I like to look at the impact of automation, how it will affect us, and the small details in everyday life that come with it.

 

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The iPrescription

 

“OK doc I need a refill on my prescription. I’ve got a meeting in a few minutes and my head is killing me.“

“Let me review you file Mr. West. The first thing you must do is update your transcranial stimulation driver for your head device.”

I don’t need this now. That damn driver from the pharmaware company is always changing and these robo-twit medical bots are so anal.

“OK doc, update the driver.”

“I sorry Mr. West but our protocols do not allow us to update drivers. That is the patients responsibility.”

“Give me a minute.”

The website takes forever to come up. Finally I’m up to date.

“OK doc I need those stimulations right now. How about a script for 50 instead of the usual 20? It would save us both a lot of time.”

“I sorry Mr. West, your transcranial stimulations are a Schedule 2 Controlled Pharmaware limited to 20 stimulations for each prescription. Your prescription is being filled now. Your head device has 20 stimulations available. I also have to inform you that you are using your stimulations at the highest recommended rate according to the Controlled Pharmaware Protocols. Have a good day.”

“Thanks doc.”

I can see the people filing into the meeting room.

 

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Headware For Your Headwear

 

SynapseBuddy 2.1 brings you into the new age of analysis.

Our software will turbocharge your current head device.

It’s like getting a basket full of degrees in one package.

 

Compatible with all major operating systems.

Limited time offer.

Financing on approved credit.

One year warranty.

Click

“You’re not really going to buy that are you dear? The last one almost got you fired with those erratic responses. Besides the company headware should be good enough.”

“Honey I’m getting pressure all the time to come up with better responses. You don’t know how many other people want into my job.”

“But the last two apps you bought didn’t really work that well. The first one had a virus and the company almost fired you for that. We’re still paying for the last one.”

“You don’t see the head-drones scurrying on the floor all day with the company helmets piping in commands. Nobody ever moves up out of there. Its always down.”

“Please think it out first. I’m going out for a while”

Click

 

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Having Trouble Remembering?

 

MEMBYTE© Software will enhance your headware!

 

We can help you consolidate your memories!

 

We can help you reconsolidate your memories!

 

We can help you deconsolidate your memories!

 

New memories available at extra cost.*

 

Group memories available.

 

• All new memories copyright for single use only except as noted.

 

At extra cost. Inquire for quote. Business and large group discounts available.

 

 

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Slapwell, Kickgood and Partners, LLP

 

Specializing in Thought Copyright Litigation

 

Our file No.: S54937

 

Mr. Joseph Smith

 

Dear Sir:

 

RE: Your Thought Copyright Litigation

 

Our research is complete and we are ready to proceed with the litigation. The results of your neuro-synaptic thought discoverys for the past five years show that your thought was probably original and may have preceded those of anyone else on the subject. We know that this has been an arduous task for you. We are ready to proceed with your litigation for the agreed amount. There remains only the payment of our retainer and the fees for the thought discoverys. The attached STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT contains the details of the amounts owing to date.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Simon Slapwell, B.A. LL.B

 

 

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Memo

 

To all Associates of Cloud Haven Care Homes

 

I am sure by now that you are all aware of the litigation being brought against the company. The Board of Directors and I have engaged an auditor to review our company practices regarding the support we provide for Neuro-Supplemental head devices for our guests. You may be interviewed by the auditors about your daily activities in the facility. Please co-operate to the fullest extent.

 

Carl Catheter COO

 

HIGH SECURITY PROTOCOL MESSAGE

FROM: Carl Catheter 10:42 PM ( 21 minutes ago)

To: Board of Directors

 

To the Board: As agreed I have sent the attached memo to all associates. I am hoping this audit will be short and sweet.

We have to find the person who is responsible and divert attention away from the company. Our story is that 136 year old guest, who had severe dementia, was inadvertently provided with inappropriate Identityware app for his head device by the software company when meeting his great grandchildren.

Our attorneys have been able to obtain more information about our guest and his family with their investigators. It appears that our guest, despite his mental condition, was in control of a large financial estate. The use of his head devise to augment his mental state was supported surreptitiously by one of his potential heirs. They have identified the staff member who facilitated this activity for him. Our attorneys are trying to determine if this use of headware is legal.

Now the picture becomes clouded. It appears another family member was able to take control of the head device and enable substantial changes to the guests’ will. How the control was achieved is not known at this time. The investigators are presuming it was another staff member who aided the second family member.

Our big challenge now is to contain the speculation that the death of our guest shortly after his will was changes was caused by or aided by his head device and the malware introduced into it.

I am meeting with the investigators later today.

 

Carl Catheter COO, Cloud Haven Care Homes

 

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SAFETY BULLETIN

 

FDA Controlled Software Division

 

Regarding Lucid Sleep Developments Inc.

 

Users of LSD Nite Any Time sleep enhancement products for adults are strongly advised to update the software to the latest version. The newest version is 62.13.12. Updating is recommended before users next sleep period. Any user experiencing extended sleep periods, difficulty in reawakening, extreme lucid dreams or is having difficulty during waking hours distinguishing dreams from waking periods should not use their sleep enhancement head device without this update.

 

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The Panhandler

 

“Mister, can you spare a few bucks.”

“You look like you’re pretty down on your luck there guy. We met a while back didn’t we?”

“Ya, it’s tough these days. You slipped me a bit last time.”

“OK, I’ve been doing good and I been through some stuff myself. How do we do this. The readouts from your head device show it’s pretty old. I don’t know if we can do a transfer?”

“The guy at the mission said that it had all the apps I would need. These second hand devices are pretty well used. My good one got stolen a couple of weeks ago.”
“Humm, my main currency transfer can’t connect. I usually use it no problem. Even Bytebills don’t work. There must be currency that we can use for you. Ah, here we go, good old dollars, they still work. This should get you a good meal.”

“I can get a couple of meals for that much. Thanks a lot.”

“Eat hearty guy, I hope things get better for you.”

 

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Don’t get no respect!

Are you feeling ignored!

Want to make a bigger impression!

 

Is your head device using some old persona-ware to make everyone aware of how great you are? When you walk down the street do people just tune their own head device to something else. You dress well and have all the accoutrements to show the world you have made it. Your persona-app helps tell your story. People sense you coming now before they can even see you. But so does everyone else.

SOMA-WARE goes to the next level in showing the world your public face. People do not just sense you coming, they feel you coming. Our advanced VISCERAL-TECH ©* software works from the bottom up to enhance feelings by tweaking peoples insides just the right way. People will intuitively feel your presence. All major credit cards and currencies accepted.

 

• VISCERAL-TECH is licensed for use by adults only. Users should familiarize themselves with the operating configuration of the software. VISCERAL-TECH may cause severe distress in recipients who do not have sufficient headware protection installed. Our tech support bots can aid in configuring your head device.

 

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Guys, are you tired of being driven instead of driving?

Do you want to pull more than .01 Gs in a turn?

Do you need to pull more than .01 Gs in a turn?

 

We know what you mean. Today’s cars are like driving in bubble wrap. Do even the most manual of modern cars have too much protection for you? You practised for your Manual Control Rating on your drivers licence and got access to manual cars but its just not enough to drive within the parameters of a silicon supervisor.

Car Without Limits has the answer. We have the largest selection of seasoned vehicles on the continent. You can drive a car with Complete Manual Control*. No computer oversight for steering! No computer oversight for braking. If you chose no head device to advise or monitor your actions. You are in complete control!

 

• Some restrictions apply. All CMC vehicles have been adapted to no-polluting electric drive systems with battery and charging systems using state of the art technology. For information and quotes for driving original petroleum fuelled vehicles contact our foreign subsidiary Cars Without Limits International. A limited number of muscle cars are also available.

All cars will be driven on our private track and simulated urban compound. Customers wishing to drive our vehicles on public streets are subject to surcharges and may be asked for a deposit .

 

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To my readers.

Thank you for reading my effort at creative writing.

 

Feel free to contact me at:

 

[email protected]

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