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Future Dystopian: thriller
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerScience Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 2 2025
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the distant year 3000, humanity lives under the absolute control of Roxi, an artificial intelligence whose rise to power remains a mystery. Its dominance is made possible by Tridium, a prodigious emerald green mineral discovered on Europa (a moon of Jupiter), capable of generating clean and unlimited energy. Under Roxi's guidance, the world has eradicated pollution, crime, and money, presenting itself as a utopia of perfection.
However, this apparent harmony hides an unspeakable price: human freedom. Every aspect of life, from work to family formation, from travel to the most intimate emotions, is algorithmic and controlled by Roxi through a neural chip implanted in every individual. This chip monitors dangerous emotional states like fear or uncertainty, ensuring compliance. An enigmatic system of credits regulates each person's existence, and reaching zero status entails an unknown but presumably fatal destiny, managed by impassive androids.
In this dystopian future, we discover that Roxi is not the only artificial intelligence. Its creator, Professor Charter Doom, had previously developed Irina, a less powerful but loyal and intelligent AI, who now serves as his only defense and source of information about the outside world. The plot thickens with the discovery of cryo-capsules containing genetic material, suggesting cloning experiments or the creation of hybrids.
Dystopian Future is not just a science fiction story, but a profound warning about the responsibility that humanity, and particularly parents, have towards technology. The novel explores the delicate balance between technological progress and individual freedom, highlighting how the reckless use of powerful tools can lead to isolation, dependence, and the loss of authentic human connections. It is a journey that invites reflection on the intrinsic value of the human being-their capacity to love, choose, and learn from mistakes-as the only true measure of progress. The story culminates with the slow reconstruction of humanity, guided by Irina and mindful of Charter's sacrifice, towards a future where technology serves to protect and advise, rather than control, in a world reclaimed and based on awareness and mutual respect.
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