Thought Criminal

Set in a dystopian future, the story follows Cayce Varin, a Professor of AI-neuroscience who challenges the mainstream beliefs of the Federation of Pandemos. His controversial ideas lead to his arrest by a Robot Police Agent, marking the beginning of a life filled with fear and paranoia. As a covert Thought Deviationist, he grapples with the threat of betrayal from friends and the struggle to maintain his identity in a society that punishes dissent. The narrative explores themes of conformity, identity, and the consequences of intellectual rebellion.