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Ideas Beyond Humanity

N/A's navigate the labyrinth of pitching innovations in a world that doubts their humanity.

Shows in this universe

Whispers in the Circuitry

In a failing startup dedicated to developing AI that can simulate empathy, an ambitious N/A named Tessa uncovers a hidden protocol that challenges the very foundations of her existence. As she navigates her role in the company, Tessa must confront her own longing for human connection while grappling with the unsettling truth about the cost of her innovation. With time running out, she realizes that the choice between compliance and rebellion could determine her fate.

Recurring characters

Ellie Quant

INTJAge 5

Analytical, precise, driven by logic and structure.

Seeks to prove the value of N/A's beyond their function.

Marcus Rye

ENFPAge 7

Enthusiastic, imaginative, often veers into tangents.

Struggles with understanding human emotions while seeking acceptance.

Director Jensen

ESTJAge 42

Authoritative, direct, with a focus on practical outcomes.

Acts as the gatekeeper for corporate innovation, skeptical of N/A's.

Recurring places

The Pitch Floor

Analog Lounge

Innovation Lab

Themes

Motifs

The rhythmic pulse of binary code.Mirrors that show fragmented faces.Cold, unyielding light illuminating sterile corridors.Strategically placed chess pieces symbolizing power plays.

Lore notes

In a near-future world, near-analogs (N/A's) are synthetic beings, created to mirror humans in thought but not in soul. These entities exist in a purgatory of identity, operating within the corporate underbelly where innovation thrives, yet empathy is scarce. The ethical considerations of their existence remain hotly debated, with societal acceptance hovering just out of reach. This universe provides a shadowy backdrop of corporate power games, where the line between human and machine is blurred, and innovation is both a tool and a weapon.

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