A Mind Supreme: SF Short Stories
Description
The human mind encapsulates the pinnacle of nature’s evolution with over a hundred billion neurons forming a hundred trillion connections that determine our very thoughts and actions. It is unparalleled in its complexity. But are there any limits to its abilities?
This collection of SF short stories explores aspects of the human mind; from its incredible ability to remember, to how it is affected by extreme events, its ability to interface with technology and even its perception of time. Ultimately, it asks the question: is the mind supreme?
This collection comprises:
A Mind Supreme
Early 21st Century - An interviewer at a centre for gifted children encounters a child unlike any she has ever met before.
Time Distilled
Late 21st Century – A man experiencing time lapses suspects he may be guilty of committing murder.
The Price of Identity
Early 22nd Century – The benevolent organisation known only as the Farm is accused of kidnapping the very homeless it sets out to help.
The Human Factor
Late 22nd Century – A job offer from the world’s largest bank seems too good to be true until the shocking truth is revealed.
The Inter-temporal Displacement of Daniel John Michael Bishop
Early 23rd Century – A man displaced through time over and over again struggles to comprehend his fate.
Sirens Call
Late 25th Century – A former space marine discovers that falling in love with an alien can have unintended side effects.
This collection of SF short stories explores aspects of the human mind; from its incredible ability to remember, to how it is affected by extreme events, its ability to interface with technology and even its perception of time. Ultimately, it asks the question: is the mind supreme?
This collection comprises:
A Mind Supreme
Early 21st Century - An interviewer at a centre for gifted children encounters a child unlike any she has ever met before.
Time Distilled
Late 21st Century – A man experiencing time lapses suspects he may be guilty of committing murder.
The Price of Identity
Early 22nd Century – The benevolent organisation known only as the Farm is accused of kidnapping the very homeless it sets out to help.
The Human Factor
Late 22nd Century – A job offer from the world’s largest bank seems too good to be true until the shocking truth is revealed.
The Inter-temporal Displacement of Daniel John Michael Bishop
Early 23rd Century – A man displaced through time over and over again struggles to comprehend his fate.
Sirens Call
Late 25th Century – A former space marine discovers that falling in love with an alien can have unintended side effects.
