The Omega Upgrade - A Short Story

by Raima Larter

Overview

Elaine's son Peter has been after her to upgrade her connection to the web, but she wants nothing to do with the new-fangled device, an implant that will allow her access to the mindweb--whatever that is--using something called an Omega Upgrade. A chance encounter at a fruit stand with a purple-haired girl gives Elaine a scary glimpse of this new technology. What happens later, when Peter arrives for dinner, causes Elaine to make an uncharacteristic decision when she realizes that the Omega Upgrade will provide something she never imagined could be possible. This short story of approximately 6000 words gives an entertaining, somewhat scary, but very intriguing, glimpse of our possible future as more and more of us connect through the web and social media.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012649492
Publisher:	ComplexitySimplified
Publication date:	04/07/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	21 KB

About the Author

Raima Larter is a writer and scientist based in the metropolitan Washington DC region. A former college professor and government scientist, she is the author of the forthcoming book, "Spiritual Wisdom from the New Science," which explores the spiritual lessons that can be drawn from the study of the natural world using complex systems theory. Larter is the creator and author of the blog, Complexity Simplified, which explores matters of science, religion and spirituality. She also contributes articles about scientific discoveries to LiveScience.com and other online publications. She has authored numerous short stories, some of which have won awards, and is working on her second novel, "Belle o' the Waters."