Agitator

These brief tales transport readers into a dark virtual world where a business-driven digital entity governs both the environment and data centers. Among the strange tales, a narrator struggling with hoarding tendencies and a desperate need for attention seeks spiritual enlightenment through a virtual reality headset. The Bardo simulation then propels him on a psychedelic journey of self-discovery, urging him to confront his attachments. Meanwhile, a disillusioned journalist is recruited to engineer a revolutionary figure. This psychological operation incites public opposition against a billionaire who owns the Copper King Data Center. These short stories examine the intricate psychological landscape of individuals as their minds are shaped and directed by artificial intelligence.